City of Glendora Minutes
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, September 9, 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, 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 5:00 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, Deputy City Manager Marie Ricci, Chief of Police Mike Randazzo, Public Works Director William Wittkopf, Finance Director/City Treasurer Kyle Johnson, City Clerk/Communications Director Kathleen Sessman, Captain Chris Stabio, Assistant Public Works Director Valerie Velasquez-Santoya, Specialist Craig Gill, Senior 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.
The meeting convened into Closed Session at 5:02 PM.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code§ 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(1) because there is a significant exposure to litigation but which the City believes are not yet known to a potential plaintiff or plaintiffs, which facts and circumstances need not be disclosed.
2. 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 Analyst Jaclyn Brown. Employee Organizations: American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Closed Session adjourned at 6:18 PM and the meeting reconvened into Open Session at 7:00 PM with all members present. City Attorney Aleshire reported confidential briefings were held and no reportable actions were taken.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Invocation was given by Pastor Karen Rouggly of Vineyard Church Glendora.
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REORDERING OF AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
Mayor Fredendall requested that the agenda be reordered and that Special Items, Agenda No. 4 and 5 be conducted prior to Public Comment. There were no objections, agenda was reordered.
SPECIAL ITEMS
4. Charter Oak Unified School District – Banner Program from Superintendent Dr. Danny Kim
Presentation given by Superintendent Dr. Danny Kim.
5. Moka Sister City Student Exchange Program
Presentation given by Assistant City Manager Lopez and introduced exchange students Haruto Hiwata and Maya Kokubo.
PUBLIC COMMENT
3. Public Comments received
Comments were received from: Andrew Jared, Erica Landmann, Braedon Elias, and Bob Moore.
MEMBER STATEMENT/REPORTS
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Allawos requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Daniel Chakbazof; provided a report on the Council of Governments Executive Committee meeting; commended Charter Oak Superintendent Dr. Danny Kim for the banner program; shared comments regarding the Glendora Skate Park and the proposed revamp; inquired about the City’s official policy on flags flown at half-staff; and requested information on past Mayor photographs.
Councilmember/Commissioner Thompson announced that the Glendora Station Metro A Line official opening date is scheduled for September 19, 2025; and commented on the Glendora Tartan Band performance at a University of Southern California (USC) football game and the recent article published in the San Gabriel Valley Examiner relating to the Civic Center renderings.
Councilmember/Commissioner Elias commented on the Glendora Skate Park and revamping request.
Councilmember/Commissioner Davis commented on the City’s partnership with Sister City Moka Japan; announced upcoming September 11th Remembrance Ceremony in front of City Hall on September 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM.
Mayor/Chair Fredendall commented on Glendora Vision Plan community educational workshop scheduled for Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM in Bidwell.
CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
There were no statements or reports given.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Allawos, seconded by Councilmember/Commissioner Thompson, to approved Consent Calendar Items #6 - #11 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.
6. Affirm minutes from the August 26, 2025 and August 28, 2025 Meetings The City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority affirmed minutes as presented.
7. Review and Affirm Disbursements for August in the Amount of $7,557,057.23 The City Council and Successor Agency reviewed and affirmed disbursements for August 2025 in the amount of $7,557,691.19.
8. Consideration of a City Council Resolution Approving the Los Angeles Region Safe, Clean Water Program Municipal Transfer Agreement with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for Fiscal Years 2024/25 through 2027/28 The City Council adopted Resolution CC 2025-33 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDORA, APPROVING THE LOS ANGELES REGION
SAFE, CLEAN WATER PROGRAM MUNICIPAL TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEARS 2024/25 THROUGH 2027/28 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SAME.”
9. Consideration of a City Council Resolution Approving the updated Sewer System Management Plan for the City of Glendora and Authorize the Legally Responsible Official to certify and submit to the California State Water Resources Control Board The City Council adopted Resolution CC 2025-34 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDORA APPROVING THE 2025 UPDATE TO THE
SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
CERTIFY AND SUBMIT THE UPDATED PLAN TO THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD."
10. Approve an Agreement for Contract Services with Pestmaster Services, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, for Pest Control Services for a three-year term in an amount not to exceed $82,500
The City Council 1. Approved an Agreement for Contract Services with Pestmaster Services, LP., a Delaware limited partnership, for Pest Control Services for a three-year term in an amount not to exceed $82,500; 2. Authorized the Public Works Director to execute any necessary contingency in an amount not to exceed ten percent (10%) of the original contract amount; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
11. Authorize the Purchase of Backfill Materials in an amount not to exceed a total of $125,000
The City Council authorized the Purchase of Backfill Materials in an amount not to exceed $125,000 from All American Asphalt.
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MEMBER AGENDA ITEMS
12. Consideration of a Resolution adopting a Code of Conduct Policy for the Glendora City Council (Fredendall and Elias)
Following discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Allawos requested the following revisions:
• Page 2, Section III. General Conduct Guidelines, Section D., Bullet 6: Strike the first sentence: “Council Members will frequently be asked to explain a Council action or to give their opinion about an issue as they meet and talk with constituents in the community.”
• Page 5, Section D. Remedies, Item 7: Replace the words “Penalties” with “Remedies.” A motion was made by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember Thompson, that the City Council 1. Adopt Resolution CC 2025-35 entitled, “RESOLUTION ADOPTING A CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDORA POLICY ESTABLISHING A CITY COUNCIL CODE OF CONDUCT,” incorporating the requested amendments to Exhibit A as noted above.
Motion carried 4-0-0-1 as follows: AYES: Davis, Elias, Thompson, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: Allawos.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
13. Continuation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2024
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Allawos, seconded by Councilmember Thompson, that the City Council 1. Receive and file the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024. Motion carried 5-0 as follows: AYES: Davis, Elias, Thompson, Allawos, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
14. Civic Center Update
Following discussion, a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Allawos, seconded by Councilmember Thompson, that the City Council 1. Receive the report on civic center renderings and cost estimates. Motion carried 5-0 as follows: AYES: Davis, Elias, Thompson, Allawos, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
15. Glendora Bus Fleet Electrification – Acquisition of Three Electric Minibuses Following discussion, a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Allawos, seconded by Councilmember Thompson, that the City Council 1. Authorize the purchase of three (3) Karsan Model eJEST battery-electric minibuses in the amount of $937,676.25; 2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the purchase order and related documents; and 3. Approve a supplemental appropriation and an increase in estimated revenues in the amount of $1,000,000 in Proposition C funds (Fund 232). Motion carried 5-0 as follows: AYES: Davis, Elias, Thompson, Allawos, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
MEMBER/STAFF CLOSING COMMENTS
Councilmember/Commissioner Davis announced that the yellow ribbons displayed on trees in Glendora Village signify observance of September as Mental Health Awareness Month, and that this week marks Suicide Prevention Week.
Mayor/Chair Fredendall wished his wife a Happy Anniversary.
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ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 9:01 PM in memory of Daniel Chakbazof.
Kathleen R. Sessman, MMC
City Clerk/Communications Director
Minutes were approved on September 23, 2025.