CALL TO ORDER
The City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Karen Davis, Shaunna Elias, Mendell L. Thompson, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Michael Allawos, 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 Mike Randazzo, Deputy City Manager Marie Ricci, Public Works Director William Wittkopf, Finance Director/City Treasurer Kyle Johnson, Community Development Director Jeff Kugel, Recreation and Human Services Director John Aguirre, Library Director Janet Stone, City Clerk/Communications Director Kathleen Sessman, Captain Shelly Gold, Senior Planner Yalini Siva, Management Aide Shantelle Coria, Digital Media Specialist Craig Gill, Senior Digital Media Specialist Greg Morton, and Deputy City Clerk/Records Manager Roxanne Breceda
CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session title was read into the record. There was no one wishing to provide public comment.
The meeting convened into Closed Session at 6:02 PM.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR – A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code §54957.6 to conduct labor negotiations. City Manager Adam Raymond, City Attorney Danny Aleshire, Assistant City Manager Moises Lopez, Deputy City Manager Marie Ricci, and Human Resources Assistant Director Rita Wendling. Employee Organization: Glendora Police Managers Association (GPMA), and Glendora Police Officers Association (GPOA)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION – A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(4), because the city is considering whether to initiate litigation in two cases.
Closed Session adjourned at 7:00 PM and the meeting was reconvened back into Open Session at 7:03 PM. City Attorney Aleshire reported the following Closed Session actions: 1) Council provided direction to negotiators, and no reportable action was taken; and 2) Council provided direction in the first case to initiate civil litigation and in the second case directed the city’s code preservation officers to find a resolution to the matter.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Invocation was given by Pastor Michael Cordich of First Baptist Church.
City of Glendora Minutes
Regular Joint Meeting
Tuesday, March 11, 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 of the former Community Redevelopment Agency, Housing Authority and Public Financing Authority, which are concurrently convening this evening.
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Regular Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Management Aide Coria.
REORDERING OF AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
There were no requests received.
PUBLIC COMMENT
3. Public Comments Received
There was no one wishing to provide comment.
MEMBER STATEMENTS/REPORTS
Council Member/Commissioner Elias commented on the Glendora Lassie League.
Council Member/Commissioner Thompson commented on the Glendora Lassie League; and thanked Police, Fire, and Public Works for being on call during recent storms.
Council Member/Commissioner Davis commented on events being held on March 14, 2025, Historical Society Pi Day at the Glendora Museum and First Christian Church’s Empty Bowls and Empty Cups event from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Allawos commented on the Air Quality Management District (AQMD) vehicle display held on March 7, 2025; and reported on the Council of Government (COG) Environment and Energy Subcommittee meeting.
Mayor/Chair Fredendall commented on the Glendora Recreation Spring Activities guide.
CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
There were no statements or reports given.
REOPENED PUBLIC COMMENT
The City Council requested and unanimously approved to reopen public comment. Comment was received from: Jack Evanilla.
SPECIAL ITEMS
4. CALCities Update
Update presented and staff directed to receive and file this report.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. A Public Hearing to receive and consider proposed funding recommendations for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds Item title was read into the record, and the Public Hearing was declared opened. There was no one wishing to provide testimony. Public Hearing was declared closed.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Allawos, seconded by Council Member Davis that the City Council authorize the 30-day public comment period for the FY 25-26 Action Plan to begin on March 21, 2025, and end on April 22, 2025. Motion carried 5 - 0 as follows: AYES: Elias, Davis, Thompson, Allawos, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Allawos, seconded by Council Member/Commissioner Thompson, to approve Consent Calendar Items #6 - #9 as presented, affirming the actions appropriate to each item. Motion carried 5 - 0 as follows: AYES: Elias, Davis, Thompson, Allawos, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
6. Review and Affirm Disbursements for February in the Amount of $4,161,510.15 The City Council and Successor Agency 1. Reviewed and Affirmed Disbursements for February in the Amount of $4,161,510.15.
7. Approve an Agreement with Dave Bang Associates Incorporated of California for a New Playground and Pour-In-Place Surfacing Installation at Dawson Avenue Park in an amount not to exceed $130,420.24
The City Council 1. Adopted a CEQA Notice of Exemption for Capital Improvement Project New Playground and Pour-In-Place Surfacing at Dawson Avenue Park; 2. Approved an Agreement with Dave Bang Associates Incorporated of California for New Playground and Pour-In-Place Surfacing Installation at Dawson Avenue Park in an amount not to exceed $130,420.24; and 3. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute the agreement with Dave Bang Associates Incorporated of California including minimal and/or non-substantive changes.
8. Approve an Agreement for Contract Services with The Sauce Creative Services for Design, Publishing, and Distribution of the Activity Guide and City Newsletter in the amount of $240,546
The City Council 1. Approved an Agreement for Contract Services with The Sauce Creative Services for Design, Publishing, and Distribution of the Activity Guide and City Newsletter in the amount of $240,546; and 2. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute the agreement, including any minimal and/or non-substantive changes.
9. Notice of Completion for Pour-In-Place Surfacing for South Hills Park, Ole Hammer Park, and Willow Springs Park
The City Council 1. Accepted and Approved the Notice of Completion for the Pour-In-Place Surfacing for South Hills Park, Ole Hammer Park, and Willow Springs Park projected by Miracle Playground Sales; and 2. Authorized the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion for recordation.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10. City Facilities Capital Needs and Funding Options
Following discussion, a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Allawos, seconded by Council Member Thompson, that the City Council directed staff to research and come back next quarter with a report that: 1. Provides a general description of all major City Facility needs, clearly identifying estimated costs for each facility; 2. Provide a summary of financing scenarios involving bond issuance; and 3. Explore contracting with a consultant to document the visual impact of the needed improvements. Motion carried 5 - 0 as follows: AYES: Elias, Davis, Thompson, Allawos, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
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11. 2024 Annual General Plan Progress Report and Housing Element Implementation Annual Progress Report
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Allawos, seconded by Council Member Thompson, that the City Council 1. Receive and file the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report and the Housing Element Implementation Annual Progress Report. Motion carried 5 - 0 as follows:
AYES: Elias, Davis, Thompson, Allawos, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
12. Approve the updated Contract with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health for public health services
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Allawos, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the City Council 1. Approve the updated Contract with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health for public health services. Motion carried 5 - 0 as follows: AYES: Elias, Davis, Thompson, Allawos, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
13. Adopt a City Council Resolution Providing Notice of Intent to Withdraw from the Independent Cities Risk Management Authority (ICRMA)
Following discussion, a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Allawos, seconded by Council Member Thompson that the City Council 1. Adopt Resolution CC 2025-05 entitled, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL PROVIDING NOTICE OF INTENT TO
WITHDRAW FROM THE INDEPENDENT CITIES RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (ICRMA),” providing notice of Intent to withdraw from the Independent Cities Risk Management Authority (ICRMA). Motion carried 5 - 0 as follows: AYES: Elias, Davis, Thompson, Allawos, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
MEMBER/STAFF CLOSING COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Allawos wished everyone a Happy St. Patrick’s Day and Mrs. Allawos a Happy Birthday.
Council Member/Commissioner Thompson commented on traveling safely in the rain.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:42 PM.
Kathleen R. Sessman, MMC
City Clerk/Communication Director
Minutes were approved on March 25, 2025.