City of Glendora Minutes
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
City Hall Council Chamber
116 E. Foothill Boulevard
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, and Housing Authority, which are concurrently convening this evening.
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority meeting was called to order at 7:03 PM.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Karen Davis, Shaunna Elias, Mendell L. Thompson, Mayor Pro Tem/ViceChair 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, Chief of Police Mike Randazzo, Deputy City Manager Marie Ricci, Public Works Director William Wittkopf, Finance Director/City Treasurer Kyle Johnson, Recreation and Human Resources Director John Aguirre, Information Technology Director Sam Robbin (via Zoom), City Clerk/Communications Director Kathleen Sessman, Media Specialist Craig Gill, Senior Media Specialist Greg Morton, and Deputy City Clerk/Records Manager Roxanne Breceda
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Invocation was given by Pastor Dr. Michael Cordich of First Baptist Church Glendora.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mitchell Gibbins.
REORDERING OF AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
There was no request received.
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT REPORTS
1. High School Student Reports
Student reports were presented, and the City Council recognized Charter Oak High School Student Representative Mitchell Gibbens, Glendora High School Student Representative Lily Lusk, Whitcomb High School Student Representative Amy Vargas, and Saint Lucy’s Priory Student Representative Alexa Straite.
PUBLIC COMMENT
2. Public Comments received
Comment was received from: Kent Sommer.
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Regular Meeting City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority
COMMISSIONER STATEMENTS/REPORTS
Council Member/Commissioner Davis announced Glendora’s Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on April 30, 2025, Earth Day on April 26, 2025, and the National Day of Prayer on May 1, 2025.
Council Member/Commissioner Thompson announced the National Day of Prayer on May 1, 2025; and commented the passing of Pope Francis.
Council Member/Commissioner Elias expressed appreciation to Public Works for repairing the light at Elwood and Foothill; and Recreation and Human Services Department for organizing the Easter Egg Hunts.
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Allawos reported attending the Saint Lucy’s Bash Gala; and provided an update on the Council of Governments (COG) meeting.
Mayor/Chair Fredendall thanked staff for their efforts on the Easter Egg Hunts; Gladstone Cornerstone Church for hosting the pancake breakfast; and announced Glendora’s Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on April 30, 2025, the State of the City Address on May 8, 2025, Memorial Day observances at Oakdale Mortuary and Fairmont Cemetery, and Glendora 5K Memorial Run.
DIRECTOR/STAFF LIAISON AND ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
City Manager/Executive Director Raymond provided a report on the results of the Glendora 2025 Community Survey.
SPECIAL ITEMS
3. A Proclamation proclaiming May 4 -10, 2025 as National Correctional Officers Week A Proclamation was presented to Jailer Fallon Atkins.
4. A Proclamation proclaiming May 4 – 10, 2025 as Professional Municipal Clerks Week A Proclamation was presented to Deputy City Clerk/Records Manager Roxanne Breceda.
PUBLIC HEARING
5. A Public Hearing to Consider the FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
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 Council Member Thompson, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the City Council 1. Approve the CDBG Annual Action Plan FY 2025-2026; 2. Authorize staff to adjust funding levels based on actual allocation; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to submit the Annual Plan for CDBG funding to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Motion carried 5 – 0 as follows: AYES: Davis, Elias, Thompson, Allawos, Fredendall; NOES:
None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Allawos, seconded by Council Member/Commissioner Davis, to approve Consent Calendar Items #6 - #7 as presented, affirming Minutes Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Page 3 of 3
Regular Meeting City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority the actions appropriate to each item. Motion carried 5 – 0 as follows: AYES: Davis, Elias, Thompson, Allawos, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
6. Affirming City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority minutes for April 8, 2025 Meeting
The City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority affirmed the minutes as presented.
7. City of Glendora and Glendora Successor Agency Investment Report for March 2025 The City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority reviewed and affirmed the City of Glendora and Glendora Successor Agency Investment Report for March 2025.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8. Consideration of Approval for the 2025 – 2027 Strategic Plan Following discussion, a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Allawos, seconded by Council Member Thompson, that the City Council approve the 2025 – 2027 Strategic Plan. Motion carried 5 – 0 as follows: AYES: Davis, Elias, Thompson, Allawos, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT:
None; ABSTAIN: None.
COMMISSION/STAFF CLOSING COMMENTS
Mayor/Chair Fredendall announced that tickets are still available for Glendora’s Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:04 PM.
Kathleen R. Sessman, MMC
City Clerk/Communications Director
Minutes were affirmed on May 13, 2025.