City of Glendora Minutes Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Regular Meeting 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 CommunityRedevelopment 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 7:00 PM.
ROLL CALLMembers Present: Karen Davis, Shaunna Elias, Mendell L. Thompson, Mayor Pro TemlVice Chair Michael Allawos, Mayor/Chair David FredendallMembers Absent: None Staff Present: City Manager/Executive Director Adam Raymond, City/Agency AttorneyDanny Aleshire, Assistant City Manager Màises Lopez, Chief of Police Mike Randazzo, PublicWorks Director William Wittkopf, Library Director Janet Stone, Assistant Public Works DirectorValerie Velasquez-Santoya, Assistant Public Works Director Paul Zampiello, Police Lieutenant Matt Fenner, Officer Joshua Bruner, Captain Chris Stabio, Captain Shelly Gold, Business ServicesManager Paul Fisher, Library Services Manager Cindy Romero, Office Coordinator Laura Chenelia, Management Aide Shantelle Coria, Management Aide Armando De Jesus, Media Specialist Craig Gill, Senior Media Specialist Greg Morton, and Deputy City Clerk/Records Manager Roxanne Breceda
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEThe Invocation was given by Pastor Dr. Michael Cordich of First Baptist Church Glendora.The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Eric Tomas.
REORDERING OF AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDAMayor Pro Tern Allawos, seconded by Council Member Thompson requested that agenda bereordered as follows, Special Items Agenda Item No. 2 and 3 be prior to Public Comments. Seeing no objections, agenda was reordered.
SPECIAL ITEMS
2. 2025 Water Awareness Poster Contest Recognitions
Management Aide De Jesus conducted recognitions.
3. Recognition of Youth Library Volunteers who are Graduating SeniorsGlendora Public Library Friends Foundation Executive Director Maggie Lara, Library Director Stone, Library Services Manager Romero conducted recognitions.
PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Public Comments received
Comments were received from: Chief of Police Randazzo, Eric Tomas, John Saatistevan, and Bob Moore.
COMMISSIONER STATEMENTS/REPORTS
Council Member/Commissioner Davis announced the upcoming Peace Officer Memorial Day onMay 15, 2025, and Culture Fest on May 17, 2025.
Council Member/Commissioner Thompson also announced Peace Officer Memorial Day andCulture Fest; and extended well wishes to the high school baseball and softball teams competingin the CIF playoffs.
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Council Member/Commissioner Elias commented on the Glendora Station Area Vision Plan, announced two upcoming virtual open houses, and encouraged the community to visit glendorastationplan.com for more information.Mayor Pro Tern/Vice-Chair Allawos announced the 2025 Cuisine on the Foothills event scheduledfor May 14, 2025.Mayor/Chair Fredendall announced the State of the City address on May 8, 2025, the Glendora5K Memorial Run on May 26, 2025, and Memorial Day observances at Oakdale Mortuary andFairmount Cemetery. He requested to adjourn the meeting in memory of National Police Week.DIRECTOR/STAFF LIAISON AND ATTORNEY STATEMENTSThere were no statements or reports given.
SPECIAL ITEMS
4. A Proclamation proclaiming May 11 — 17, 2025 as Police Officer Memorial Week A Proclamation was accepted by Police Lieutenant Fenner and Officer Bruner.
5. A Proclamation proclaiming May 19 — 24, 2025 as National Public Works Week A Proclamation was accepted by Office Coordinator Chenelia.
6. Police Department Quarterly Update
An update was given by Police Lieutenant Fenner.
PUBLIC HEARING
7. Conduct a Public Meeting to Receive Testimony Regarding the Proposal to Levy and Collection of Assessments for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for the Glendora VillageBusiness Improvement District Item title was read into the record and the Public Hearing was declared opened. There was no onewishing to provide testimony. Public Hearing was declared closed.A motion was made by Council Member Davis, seconded by Council Member Thompson, that the City Council 1. Receive testimony. 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 Tern/Vice-Chair Allawos, seconded by Council Member/Commissioner Thompson, to approve Consent Calendar Items #8 - #15 as presented, affirming the actions appropriate to each item. Motion carried 5 — 0 as follows: AYES: Davis, Elias, Thompson, Allawos, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
8. Affirm minutes from the City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority April 22, 2025 meetings
The City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority affirmed the minutes as presented.
9. Review and Affirm Disbursements for April 2025 in the Amount of $3,997,019.96 The City Council, Successor Agency reviewed and affirmed disbursements for April 2025 in the amount of $3,997,019.96.
10. Accept the Notice of Completion for Pedestrian Enhancement at Elementary Schools, HSIP Cycle 9, Plan No. 1318
The City Council 1. Accepted the completion of Pedestrian Enhancement at Elementary Schools, HSIP Cycle 9, Plan No. 1318 by FS Contractors, Inc.; 2. Approved the final contract amount of $478,603.11; 3. Authorized the Mayor or his designee to sign and file the Notice of Completionwith the County of Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder; 4. Authorized the release of the Payment Bond in the amount of $453,800, six months after recordation of the Notice of Completion, if no claims have been received; and 5. Authorized the release of the Performance Bond one-year Minutes Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Page 3 of 4
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following recordation of the Notice of Completion if the improvements remain free from defects in materials and workmanship.
11. Accept the Notice of Completion for Grand and Bennett Avenue Traffic Signal Modification, Left Turn Phasing, Plan No. 1351
The City Council 1. Accepted the completion of Grand and Bennett Avenue Traffic SignalModification, Left Turn Phasing Project, Plan No. 1351, by California Professional Engineering,Inc.; 2. Approved the final contract amount of $302,296.75; 3. Authorized the Mayor or his designee to sign & file the Notice of Completion with the County of Los Angeles RegistrarRecorder; 4. Authorized the City Manager to release the project retention in the amount of $15,114.83 to California Professional Engineering, Inc., 35 days following recordation of the Notice of Completion, if no claims have been received; 5. Authorized the release of the PaymentBond in the amount of $278,439, six months after recordation of the Notice of Completion, if no claims have been received; and 6. Authorized the release of the Performance Bond one-yearfollowing recordation of the Notice of Completion if the improvements remain free from defectsin materials and workmanship.
12. Authorize an Expenditure in an amount not to exceed $85,000 with Vulcan Materials Company for the purchase of Cold Mix and Construction Aggregates for Fiscal Year 2024-25 The City Council authorized an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $85,000 with Vuican Materials Company for the Purchase of Cold Mix and Construction Aggregates.
13. Award the Contract to JB Bostick, LLC. ofAnaheim for Glendora Bus Yard Improvements (Phase 1), Plan No. 1398 in the amount of $128,350
The City Council 1. Adopted a Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental QualityAct pursuant to Title 14, Section 15301(c) of the California Code of Regulations; 2. Approved the Plans and Specifications, including Addenda Numbers 1, 2 and 3, for Glendora Bus YardImprovements; 3. Awarded the Capital Improvement Projects Contract Services to JB Bostick, LLC. of Anaheim, California for the Glendora Bus Yard Improvements (Phase 1), Plan No. 1398in the amount of $128,350; 4. Authorized the Public Works Director to execute any necessary change orders in an amount not to exceed 10% of the original contract amount; and 5. Authorizedthe City Manager or his designee to execute the agreement including minimal and/or nonsubstantive changes.
14. Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Services between Lance, Soil & Lunghard, LLP (“LSL CPAS”, “LSL”), and the City of Giendora dated November 13, 2023for Accounting and Consulting Services for a total not to exceed amount of $350,000 The City Council 1. Approved Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement withLSL CPAS increasing the contract amount by $250,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $350,000; and 2. Authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement.
15. Approve Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement for Purchase and Sales of Real Property and Joint Escrow Instructions related to the sale of surplus property (Location: Southernterminus of Woodland Land, extending easterly to San Jose Drive and southernly to Big Dalton Wash; APN’s: 8655-007-900, 8655-007-90 1, 8655-007-902 and 8655-021-900) The City Council 1. Approved Amendment No. 3 to the Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions related to the sale of surplus property APN’s: 8655-007-900, 8655-007-901, 8655-007-902 and 8655-021-900.NEW BUSINESS
16. Resolutions Relating to the Levy of Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment in Connection with Landscape Maintenance District Number 1
Following discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Thompson, seconded by CouncilMember Davis, that the City Council 1. Adopt City Council Resolution CC 2025-08 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDORA INITIATINGPROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT LEVY WITH RESPECT TO THEZONES WITHIN LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE STREETS Minutes Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Page 4 of 4
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AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA;” 2. Adopt City Council Resolution CC 2025-09 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITYOF GLENDORA APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY ENGINEER’S REPORT FILED WITHRESPECT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 LEVY OF THE ASSESSMENT INCONNECTION WITH CITY OF GLENDORA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTNO. 1;” and 3. Adopt City Council Resolution CC 2025-10 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THECITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDORA STATING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY THEASSESSMENT ZONES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025- 26 IN CONNECTION WITH CITY OF GLENDORA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 AND SETTING A TIMEAND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING. Motion carried 5—0 as follows: AYES: Davis, Elias, Thompson, Allawos, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
17. Resolutions Relating to the Levy of Fiscal Year 2025/26 Assessment in Connection with Streetlight Maintenance District Number 1
Following discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Thompson, seconded by MayorPro Tem Allawos, that the City Council 1. Adopt City Council Resolution CC 2025-11 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDORA INITIATING
PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT LEVY WITH RESPECT TO THE STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA;” 2. Adopt City Council Resolution CC 2025-12 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDORA APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY ENGINEER’S REPORT FILED WITHRESPECT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 LEVY OF THE ASSESSMENT INCONNECTION WITH CITY OF GLENDORA STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1:” and 3. Adopt City Council Resolution CC 2025-13 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THECITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDORA STATING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY THEASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 IN CONNECTION WITH CITY OF GLENDORA STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 AND SETfING A TIMEAND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING.” Motion carried 5—0 as follows: AYES: Davis, Elias,Thompson, Allawos, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
COMMISSION/STAFF CLOSING COMMENTS
There were no statements or reports given.
ADJOURNMENTMeeting adjourned at 8:26 PM in memory of National Police Week.Roxanne Breceda, CMC Kathle n R. Sessman, MMCDeputy City Clerk/Records Manager City Clerk/Communications Director Minutes were affirmed on May 27, 2025.