City of Glendora Minutes
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, October 14, 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 6:00 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, Public Works Director William Wittkopf, Finance Director/City Treasurer Kyle Johnson, City Clerk/Communications Director Kathleen Sessman, Human Services Manager Debbie Lopez, Business Services Manager Julie Linger, Human Resources Management Analyst Jaclyn Brown, Media Specialist Craig Gill, Senior 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 comment. The meeting convened into Closed Session at 6:02 PM.
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code §54957 to conduct an employee performance evaluation for the position of City Attorney.
Closed Session adjourned at 6:55 PM and the meeting reconvened into Open Session at 7:01 PM with all members present. City Attorney Aleshire reported that a confidential briefing was held, feedback was provided, and that no reportable action was taken.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Invocation was given by Pastor Dr. Michael Cordich of First Baptist Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Robert Johnson.
REORDERING OF AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
There were no requests received.
PUBLIC COMMENT
2. Public Comments received
Comments were received from: Jack Artan, Cristina Lopez, Robert Johnson, Bill Bertonneau, Michael Baron, Erica Landmann, April Veralto, and Roxanne Hoge.
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MEMBER STATEMENT/REPORTS
Councilmember/Commissioner Thompson commented on Councilmembers Davis and Elias “disagreeing better” video clip and recent rainstorms.
Councilmember/Commissioner Elias commented on the “disagreeing better” video clip.
Councilmember/Commissioner Davis commented on the “Disagreeing Better” video clip; Sunday’s Glendora Together forum; the upcoming 32nd Annual Pumpkin Festival on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Centennial Heritage Park; and the Rain Bird ribbon cutting and debut of Orton Engelhardt at 10:00 a.m. Davis also announced that Charter Oak High School’s varsity football team won the 2025 Mayor’s Cup by defeating Glendora High School and noted the team’s second-place ranking in the California Interscholastic Federation.
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Allawos commented on Senate Bill No. 79 regarding housing development; the Air Quality Management District (AQMD) Invest Clean Funding application process; and the Glendora Kiwaniannes Designer Bag Bingo fundraiser scheduled for Saturday, October 18, 2025.
Mayor/Chair Fredendall announced several upcoming community events, including the 32nd Annual Pumpkin Festival on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Centennial Heritage Park; the Rain Bird ribbon cutting and debut of Orton Engelhardt at 10:00 a.m. the same day; the Halloween Movie in the Park on Friday, October 17, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.; the Halloween Carnival on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.; and the Homecoming Parade and Football Game on Friday, October 17, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.
CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
Chief Randazzo announced the Glendora Police Department’s 10th Annual Pink Patch Program fundraiser for cancer awareness, with a dinner at Luca Bella on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., and a Sugar with Your Coffee event on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Classic Coffee from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. All proceeds will benefit cancer research.
SPECIAL ITEMS
3. Proclamation presentation for National Friends of the Library Week October 19 - 25, 2025 Proclamation presented to Glendora Public Library Friends Foundation Executive Director Maggie Lara.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Allawos, seconded by Councilmember/Commissioner Thompson to approved Consent Calendar Items #4 - #7 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.
4. Affirm minutes from the September 23, 2025 Meeting
The City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority affirmed minutes as presented.
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5. Review and Affirm Disbursements for September 2025 in the Amount of $8,042,525.18 The City Council and Successor Agency reviewed and affirmed disbursements for September 2025 in the amount of $8,042,525.18.
6. Notice of Completion for Slurry Seal FY 2024-25 Project, Plan No. 1392 The City Council 1. Approved Change Orders No. 1 - 3 totaling $91,693.75; 2. Accepted the completion of Citywide Slurry Seal FY 2024-25 Project, Plan No. 1392 by Doug Martin Contracting Company, Inc.; 3. Approved the final contract amount of $401,635.75; 4. Authorized the Mayor or his designee to sign and file the Notice of Completion with the County of Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder; 5. Authorized the Public Works Director to release the project retention 35 days after the recordation of the Notice of Completion; 6. Authorized the release of the Labor and Materials Bond in the amount of $309,942, six months after recordation of Notice of Completion, if no claims have been received; and 7. Authorized the release of the Faithful Performance Bond one (1) year following recordation of Notice of Completion if the improvements remain free from defects in materials and workmanship.
7. Notice of Completion for Glendora Bus Yard Improvements (Phase 1) Project, Plan No. 1398
The City Council 1. Accept the completion of Glendora Bus Yard Improvements (Phase 1) project, Plan No. 1398 by JBBostick, LLC.; 2. Approve the final contract amount of $135,673; 3.
Authorize the Mayor or his designee to sign and file the Notice of Completion with the County of Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder; 4. Authorize the Public Works Director to release the project retention 35 days after the recordation of the Notice of Completion; 5. Authorize the release of the Labor and Materials Bond in the amount of $128,350, six months after recordation of Notice of Completion, if no claims have been received; and 6. Authorize the release of the Faithful Performance Bond one (1) year following recordation of Notice of Completion if the improvements remain free from defects in materials and workmanship.
MEMBERS AGENDA ITEMS
8. Proposition 50: Authorizes Temporary Changes to Congressional District Maps in Response to Texas' Partisan redistricting. Legislative Constitutional Amendment (Fredendall and Allawos)
Following discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Allawos motioned that the City Council oppose support Proposition 50. The motion failed for lack of a second.
Then, a motion was made by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember Thompson, that the City Council 1. Receive and file the report on Proposition 50. Motion carried 5-0 as follows: AYES: Davis, Elias, Thompson, Allawos, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9. Approval of Amendment No 1 to the Contract Services Agreement between UMS, Inc., a California Corporation (dba “United Maintenance Systems”) and the City of Glendora for Janitorial and Park Litter Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $446,625 for the Period of the Extension
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Regular Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Allawos, seconded by Councilmember Thompson, that the City Council 1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Contract Services Agreement with UMS, Inc. (dba "United Maintenance Systems"), extending the term of the original 2021 Agreement for an additional one-year period in an amount not to exceed $446,625 for the Period of the Extension; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment. Motion carried 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Davis, Elias, Thompson, Allawos, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN:
None.
10. Measure A and Local Solutions Fund (LSF) Agreement
A motion was made by Councilmember Thompson seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Allawos, that the City Council 1. Approve Memorandum of Agreement with the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) and the City of Glendora for distribution and use of Measure A Local Solutions Funds; and 2. Approve an increase in estimated revenues and a supplemental appropriation of $180,536 in the FY2025-27 Adopted Two-Year Budget in Measure A (Fund 245). Motion carried 5-0 as follows: AYES: Davis, Elias, Thompson, Allawos, Fredendall; NOES:
None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
NEW BUSINESS
11. Consideration of a Contract Services Agreement with PMAM Corporation for the Management of a False Alarm Program
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Allawos, seconded by Councilmember Thompson, that the City Council 1. Award a contract services agreement to PMAM Corporation to provide for a 17% revenue share for the management of the City's False Alarm Program; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. Motion carried 5-0 as follows: AYES: Davis, Elias, Thompson, Allawos, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
12. Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Glendora and Glendora American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME Local 3915) for the three-year term of September 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028 A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Allawos, seconded by Councilmember Thompson, that the City Council 1. Adopt Resolution CC 2025-36 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDORA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A 2025-2028
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES;” and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any and all non-substantive changes to the draft Memorandum of Understanding. Motion carried 5-0 as follows: AYES: Davis, Elias, Thompson, Allawos, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
MEMBER/STAFF CLOSING COMMENTS
Councilmember/Commissioner Thompson announced Dodgers won 5-1.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:38 PM.
Kathleen R. Sessman, MMC
City Clerk/Communications Director
Minutes were approved on October 29, 2025.