City of Glendora Minutes
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 27, 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, Community Development Director Jeff Kugel, Recreation & Human Services Director John Aguirre, City Clerk/Communications Director Kathleen Sessman, Assistant Public Works Director Paul Zampiello, Captain Chris Stabio, Captain Shelly Gold, Management Aide Shantelle Coria, 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 Bruce Butler of Glendora Friends Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Shantelle Coria.
REORDERING OF AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
There were no requests received.
PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Public Comments received
Comments were received from: Joe Cina, Oliva Lesch, and Ellen Straw.
COMMISSIONER STATEMENTS/REPORTS
Mayor/Chair Fredendall addressed public comment on e-bikes and the Glendora Police Departments educating efforts throughout the school year.
Council Member/Commissioner Thompson announced the Glendora Station Dedication Ceremony on June 5th at 1:00 PM; and extended congratulations to the Glendora High School baseball team on winning tonight’s game and making it to the CIF finals for D3.
Council Member/Commissioner Elias reported on the Glendora 5K Memorial Run on May 26, 2025; and extended congratulations to all upcoming high school graduates.
Council Member/Commissioner Davis commented on the Glendora 5K Memorial Run; and announced Pride in the Foothills event on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
DIRECTOR/STAFF LIAISON AND ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
City Manager Raymond announced a Special meeting for June 3, 2025 that will include the FY 2025-2027 Budget Workshop and a Special Item relating to a request from the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments for representatives to sit on a 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games Ad Hoc Committee.
SPECIAL ITEMS
2. A Proclamation proclaiming June 9, 2025 as Louie Pompei Day A proclamation was accepted by Chief of Police Randazzo.
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PUBLIC HEARING
3. Public Hearing to Consider a Resolution to Levy and Collect Assessment from Glendora Village Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2025-26 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.
No ballots were received, a majority protest was not met; therefore, a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Allawos, seconded by Council Member Thompson, that the City Council adopt City Council Resolution CC 2025-14 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GLENDORA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF
ASSESSMENTS FROM THE GLENDORA VILLAGE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26" as permitted by the Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 1989 (California Streets and Highway Code Section 36500 et seq.) Motion carried 5 – 0 as follows: AYES: Davis, Elias, Thompson, Allawos, Fredendall; NOES:
None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
4. Public Hearing on the Reporting on City of Glendora Vacancies, and Recruitment and Retention Efforts
Item title was read into the record and the Public Hearing was declared opened. Under separate cover, a revised Attachment D – PowerPoint, dated May 27, 2025, distributed to the City Council and made available to the public. There were no requests to provide public testimony. The Public Hearing was declared closed.
Following brief discussion on the exit interview, a motion was made by Council Member Thompson, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the City Council receive and file the report.
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 Thompson, to approve Consent Calendar Items #5 - #8 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.
5. Affirm minutes from the City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority May 8, 2025 meeting
The City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority affirmed the minutes as presented.
6. City of Glendora and Glendora Successor Agency Investment Report for April 2025 The City Council and Successor Agency received and filed the Monthly Investment Activity Report for April 2025.
7. Final Tract Map No. 84292 (Applicant - Owner: Glendora 39, LLC, A Delaware Limited Liability Company: Location - 723-731 East Route 66)
The City Council 1. Adopted City Council Resolution CC 2025-15 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING TRACT MAP NO. 84292 FOR A NEW SUBDIVISION CONSISTING OF 39 RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM UNITS ON A SINGLE LOT, GLENDORA, CALIFORNIA"; 2. Authorized the Mayor to execute the Indemnity and Subdivision Improvement Agreements; and 3. Authorized the City Engineer and City Clerk to sign Final Tract Map No. 84292.
8. Authorize the Purchase of Water Meters and Water Meter Parts The City Council authorized the Purchase of Water Meters and Water Meter Parts from Thirkettle Corporation dba Aqua Metric Sales Company in an amount not to exceed $90,000.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9. Update of Scheduled Vacancies for the City Council Advisory Boards and Commissions Recruitment with Terms Ending June 30, 2025
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Following discussion, a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Allawos, seconded by Council Member Thompson, that the City Council 1. Approve the appointments to the Business Improvement District (BID) Advisory Board as follows: Callan Banos (Ramon’s Tacos y Tapas) to Office No. 1, for the term 7/1/2025 – 6/30/2029; and Crystal Manke (Cindy Jane Boutique) to Office No. 4, for the term 7/1/202 – 6/30/2029. Additionally, City Council selected Option 1, directing staff to reappoint incumbents and initiate contact with Community Services Commission applicants to explore their interest in serving on an alternate board or commission, given the absence of vacancies on that commission. Motion carried 5 – 0 as follows: AYES: Davis, Elias, Thompson, Allawos, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
NEW BUSINESS
10. Award an Agreement to J. De Sigio Construction, Inc. for the Oak Park Road Project in the amount not to exceed $314,804
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Allawos, seconded by Council Member Thompson, that the City Council 1. Adopt a Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant to Section 15269(b), Emergency Projects, of the California Code of Regulations; 2.
Declare an emergency existed that posed an imminent danger and required immediate action to repair the waterline on Oak Park Road to prevent further damage to private property and disruption of a vital public service; 3. Award an Agreement to J. De Sigio Construction, Inc., for the Oak Park Road Project in the amount of $314,804; and 4. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the Agreement with J. De Sigio Construction, Inc., including minimal and/or nonsubstantive changes. Motion carried 5 – 0 as follows: AYES: Davis, Elias, Thompson, Allawos, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
10. AB 481 Annual Military Equipment Policy and Use Report A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Allawos, seconded by Council Member Thompson, that the City Council receive and file the report. 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.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 8:35 PM.
Kathleen R. Sessman, MMC
City Clerk/Communications Director
Minutes were affirmed on June 10, 2025.