CALL TO ORDER
The City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority meeting was called to order at 5:00 PM.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Karen Davis, Shaunna Elias, Mendell L. Thompson, Mayor Pro Tem/ViceChair Michael Allawos, and Mayor/Chair David Fredendall Members Absent: None
Staff Present: City Manager/Executive Director Adam Raymond, City/Agency Attorney Danny Aleshire, Assistant City Manager Moises Lopez, Police Chief Michael Randazzo, Deputy City Manager Marie Ricci, Public Works Director William Wittkopf, Finance Director/Treasurer Kyle Johnson, Community Development Director Jeff Kugel, Recreation & Human Services Director John Aguirre, Information Technology Director Sam Robbin (via Zoom), Library Director Janet Stone, City Clerk/Communications Director Kathleen Sessman, Captain Chris Stabio, Interim Assistant Public Works Director Valerie Valesquez-Santoya, Interim Assistant Public Works Director Jacob Chavira, Principal Planner Hans Friedel, Digital Media Specialist Craig Gill, Senior Digital Media Specialist Greg Morton, City Clerk Specialist Lorena Cordova, and Deputy City Clerk/Records Manager Roxanne Breceda
CLOSED SESSION
Closed session titles were read into the record. There was no one wishing to provide comment.
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, and Jeff Kugel regarding that certain real property 1762 Dale Road, APN 8631-013-023. The City's real property negotiator will seek direction from the City Council regarding Exclusive Negotiating Agreement.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1)), to confer with legal counsel regarding pending litigation to which the City is a party. The title of such litigation is as follows: Roger White v. The City of Glendora; Case Number: 24-179539.
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(1) because a point has been reached in the opinion of the City Council on the advice of legal counsel that there is significant exposure to litigation based on: Facts and circumstances that might result in litigation against the City but which the City believes are not yet known to a potential plaintiff City of Glendora Minutes
Regular Joint Meeting
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
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, Housing and Financing Authority, which are concurrently convening this evening.
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Closed Session adjourned at 6:38 PM and the meeting reconvened into Open Session at 7:00 PM with all members present. City Attorney Aleshire reported the following actions: Staff provided a briefing to Council regarding each Closed Session item. No reportable actions were taken.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Invocation was given by Reverend Michael Cordich.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Alexa Straite.
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT REPORTS
4. High School Student Reports
Student reports were presented by Charter Oak High School Student Representatives Mitchell Gibbens, Glendora High School Lily Lusk, and St. Lucy Priory High School Student Representative Alexa Straite.
REORDERING OF AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
There were no requests received.
PUBLIC COMMENT
5. Public Comments Received
Comments were received from: Karen Fortus Garcia.
MEMBER STATEMENTS/REPORTS
Council Member/Commissioner Elias congratulated colleagues on their regional appointments, the appointment of Davis to the San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust (SGVRHT) JPA and Allawos to the Governance, Transparency and Labor Relations Policy Committee, and announced her appointment to the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) regional council; and announced that she will be attending the League of California Cities 2025 SoCal Mayors and Council Members Academy.
Council Member/Commissioner Thompson commented on recent fires.
Council Member/Commissioner Davis commented on a recent article on rent gouging that mentioned the City of Glendora following the Eaton Fire, and reminded community that California prohibits price hikes and that it is illegal to increase the cost of hotels housing, gas and other goods by more than 10%.
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Allawos reported on League of California Cities – Governance, Transparency, and Labor Relations Policy Committee meeting.
Mayor/Chair Fredendall commented on recent fires.
CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
City Manager Raymond commented on special City Council meetings in Duarte and Azusa related to Minutes Tuesday, January 28, 2025 Page 3 of 5
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SPECIAL ITEMS
6. Glendora Police Department Quarterly Update
Update presented.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilmember/Commissioner Davis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem/ViceChair Allawos, to approve Consent Calendar Items as presented, affirming the actions appropriate to each item. An oral roll call vote was conducted, and the motion carried 5 - 0 as follows: AYES Davis, Elias, Thompson, Allawos, Fredendall; NOES None, ABSENT None; ABSTAIN None.
7. Affirm Minutes from January 14, 2025 Meeting
The City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority affirmed minutes as presented.
8. City of Glendora and Glendora Successor Agency Investment Report for December 2024 The City Council and Successor Agency reviewed and affirmed the City of Glendora and Glendora Successor Agency Investment Report for December 2024.
9. Approve an Agreement with Sports Facilities Group, Inc. for the installation of new bleachers at the Crowther Teen and Family Center in the amount of $46,965 The City Council 1. Approved an agreement with Sports Facilities Group, Inc. for the installation of new bleachers at the Crowther Teen and Family Center in the amount of $46,965; and 2. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute the agreement with Sports Facilities Group, Inc. including minimal and/or non-substantive changes; and 3.
Approved a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $50,000 in Capital Projects Fund 301.
MEMBER AGENDA ITEMS
10. Update to fill an Unscheduled Vacancy on the Community Services Commission, Office No. 3 with a Term expiring June 30, 2027
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Allawos, seconded by Council Member Thompson, that the City Council 1. Received update; and 2. Approve Option 2, to schedule a Special Meeting for Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM to schedule interviews with all applicants.
An oral roll call vote was conducted, and the motion carried 5 - 0 as follows: AYES Davis, Elias, Thompson, Allawos, Fredendall; NOES None, ABSENT None; ABSTAIN None.
NEW BUSINESS
11. Approval of a contract service agreement with RSG, Inc. for consulting services related to annexation of unincorporated areas within the City of Glendora's sphere of Influence (Project # PLN24-0027)
Following discussion, a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Allawos, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the City Council 1. Approved a contract services agreement with RSG, Inc. for professional services to assist the City to annex five remaining unincorporated areas within the City of Glendora’s sphere of influence; and 2. Approved a supplemental Minutes Tuesday, January 28, 2025 Page 4 of 5
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Mayor Fredendall announced agenda items #12 and 13 relating to awarding contracts to EXP U.S.
Services Inc. and TKE Engineering Inc. for Professional Design Services of the Water and Street Improvement Projects would be made as one presentation.
12. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with EXP U.S. Services Inc. for Design Services and Construction Project Management for the Glendora Avenue Water and Street Improvement Project in the amount of $806,172
Following discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Davis, seconded by Council Member Thompson, that the City Council 1. Awarded a Professional Services Agreement to EXP U.S. Services Inc. for Design Services and Construction Project Management for the Glendora Avenue Water and Street Improvement Project in the amount of $806,172; and 2.
Authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute the Agreement, including any minimal and/or non-substantive changes; and 3. Approved a supplemental appropriation in Measure M Fund (234) in the amount of $242,000 and Water Capital Fund (502) in the amount of $565,000 for this project. An oral roll call vote was conducted, and the motion carried 5 - 0 as follows: AYES Davis, Elias, Thompson, Allawos, Fredendall; NOES None, ABSENT None; ABSTAIN None.
13. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with TKE Engineering Inc. for Design of Water and Street Improvements and Construction Project Management for Colorado Avenue, et al. in the amount of $195,225
A motion was made by Council Member Davis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Allawos, that the City Council 1. Awarded a Professional Services Agreement to TKE Engineering Inc. for design of Water and Street Improvements and Construction Project Management for Colorado Ave, et al., in the amount of $195,225; and 2. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute the agreement, including any minimal and/or non-substantive changes; and 3.
Approved an appropriation from the Measure M Fund (234) in the amount of $59,000 and the Water Capital Fund (502) in the amount of $137,000 for this project. An oral roll call vote was conducted, and the motion carried 5 - 0 as follows: AYES Davis, Elias, Thompson, Allawos, Fredendall; NOES None, ABSENT None; ABSTAIN None.
MEMBER/STAFF CLOSING COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Allawos wished everyone a Happy Lunar New Year.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:28 PM.
Kathleen R. Sessman, MMC
City Clerk/Communication Director
Minutes were approved on February 11, 2025.
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