City of Glendora Minutes
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, November 12, 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 (via Zoom), Deputy City Manager Marie Ricci, Chief of Police Mike Randazzo, Police Captain Chris Stabio, Community Development Director Jeff Kugel, Public Works Director William Wittkopf, Finance Director/City Treasurer Kyle Johnson, Information Technology Director Sam Robbin (via Zoom), City Clerk/Communications Director Kathleen Sessman (via Zoom), Assistant Public Works Director Valerie Velasquez-Santoya, Building Official David Collett, Management Analyst Stephanie Ryan, Civil Engineering Assistant II Abel Paguio, Management Analyst Stephanie Ryan, Management Aide Shantelle Coria, Records Specialist Julie Vargas, Community Services Officer Christina Verduzco, Media Specialist Craig Gill, Senior Media Specialist Greg Morton, and Deputy City Clerk/Records Manager Roxanne Breceda
CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session titles were read into the record.
Request to add Urgency Item
City Attorney Aleshire announced that an urgency item regarding a Conference with legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation, New Commune DTLA LLC v. City of Redondo Beach, Second Appellate District Appeal No. B336042 arose after the posting of the agenda and requires a 4/5 vote to add to the agenda required immediate City Council action and requested a motion. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Allawos, seconded by Councilmember Thompson, that the City Council add requested Urgency Item to the agenda.” Motion carried 5-0 as follows: AYSE:
Davis, Elias, Thompson, Allawos, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
There was no one wishing to provide comment. The meeting convened into Closed Session at 5:04 PM.
1. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
CS 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 Manager.
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Regular Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority CS 2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code §54957.6 with the City Council as the city negotiators, regarding labor negotiations with unrepresented employees - City Manager.
CS 3. Added Urgency item “CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9 (d)(4) because the City is considering whether to join as amicus curia in a petition to the California Supreme Court seeking review of the decision of the Second Appellate District in that certain case styled New Commune DTLA LLC v. City of Redondo Beach, Second Appellate District Appeal No.
B336042.”
Closed Session adjourned at 6:55 PM and the meeting reconvened into Open Session at 7:02 PM with all members present.
City Attorney Aleshire reported the following actions: 1) Review conducted, privileged and confidential discussion was held, and there was no reportable action taken; 2) Direction was given to prepare a future contract amendment to the City Manager’s employment agreement to be presented at the next City Council meeting, and approval was given for a $15,000 retention bonus for this year. Motion carried 5-0 as follows: AYES: Davis, Elias, Thompson, Allawos, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.; and 3) Council approved to join as amicus curia in a petition to the California Supreme Court seeking review of the decision of the Second Appellate District in that certain case styled New Commune DTLA LLC v. City of Redondo Beach, Second Appellate District Appeal No. B336042. Motion carried 5-0 as follows: AYES:
Davis, Elias, Thompson, Allawos, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
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 Gino Ricci.
REORDERING OF AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
There were no requests received.
PUBLIC COMMENT
2. Public Comments received
Comment was received from: Bob Moore.
MEMBER STATEMENT/REPORTS
Councilmember/Commissioner Elias expressed appreciation for working parents; and commented on Veterans events.
Councilmember/Commissioner Thompson thanked Veterans for their service; commented on reopening of the federal government; and announced the Holiday Stroll scheduled for November 21, 2025.
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Regular Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority Councilmember/Commissioner Davis promoted happiness, well-being, and opportunities for gratitude; announced volunteer opportunities at Shepherd’s Pantry, upcoming food distributions, and giving efforts; and requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Dr. Pat Bushman.
Mayor Pro-Tem/Vice-Chair expressed thanks to Veterans for their service; acknowledged Dr. Pat Bushman; announced St. Dorthy’s upcoming collection of coats and shoes that ends November 30, 2025; St. Vincent de Paul food distribution services and financial aid program; requested an overview of the City’s homeless outreach services; and noted various foundations collecting toy donations.
Mayor/Chair Fredendall reported on the City’s recognition at the Los Angeles County Economic Development Council 30th Annual Eddy Awards.
CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
Public Works Director Wittkopf provided an update on preparation efforts for the incoming weather event.
Information Technology Director Robbin provided an update on the City’s recent phone outages and steps being taken to mitigate it moving forward.
SPECIAL ITEMS
3. Proclamation proclaiming November 10-14, 2025 as Law Enforcement Records and Support Personnel Appreciation Week
Proclamation presented to Records Specialist Julie Vargas and Community Services Officer Christina Verduzco.
4. Presentation on an Update on SB 1383 Three-Stream Commercial Program from Athens Services
Update presented by Athens Vice-President of Government Affairs Johnathan Hughes and Division Vice-President Brandon Mills.
5. Small Business Saturday: Shop Glendora
Updated presented by Management Aide Shantelle Coria and Chamber of Commerce President and Chief Executive Officer Joe Cina was presented.
6. 2025-2027 Strategic Planning Update for November 2025 Update presented and City Manager Raymond announced that under separate cover, a revised PowerPoint, dated November 12, 2025 (attachment B), was distributed to the City Council and made available to the public.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. Public Hearing to Adopt a Master Schedule of Fees for Services and a User Fee Cost Recovery Policy
Item title was read into the record, and the Public Hearing was opened.
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Regular Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority A staff presentation was made. Public Testimony period was opened. There was no one wishing to provide testimony, the Public Testimony period and Public Hearing were closed.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Allawos, seconded by Councilmember Thompson, that the City Council 1. Adopt the User Fee Cost Recovery Policy; and 2. Adopt Resolution CC 2025- 39 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE MASTER SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR SERVICE." Motion carried 5-0 as follows: AYES: Davis, Elias, Thompson, Allawos, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
8. Public Hearing to conduct the Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2097 adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Codes
Item title was read into the record, and the Public Hearing was opened.
A staff presentation was made. Public Testimony period was opened. There was no one wishing to provide testimony, the Public Testimony period and Public Hearing were closed.
Councilmember Elias inquired about the special noticing requirements for this item and asked why the other second-reading ordinances listed on the Consent Calendar did not require a public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Allawos, that the City Council 1. Adopted on second reading Ordinance 2097 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GLENDORA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE 2025 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE; CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE; CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE; CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE; CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE; CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE; CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE; CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE; CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE; CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE; CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE; AND CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE; INCLUDING SELECTED APPENDICES THERETO;" and 2. Direct the preparation of a summary of ordinance for publication pursuant to Govt. Code 36933 and Resolution CC 2018-40. Motion carried 5-0 as follows: AYES: Davis, Elias, Thompson, Allawos, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Allawos and Mayor/Chair Fredendall requested clarification on Item#15.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Allawos, seconded by Councilmember/Commissioner Thompson to approved Consent Calendar Items #9 - #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.
9. Affirm minutes from the October 28, 2025 Meeting
The City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority affirmed minutes as presented.
10. Review and Affirm Disbursements for October 2025 in the Amount of $5,841,894.18 Minutes Tuesday, November 12, 2025 Page 5 of 7
Regular Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority The City Council and Successor Agency reviewed and affirmed disbursements for October 2025 in the amount of $5,841,894.18.
11. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Krzysztof Chris Balasinski for Glendora Youth Basketball Referee Services in an amount not to exceed $100,710 The City Council 1. Award an Agreement to Kriciazysztof Chris Balasinski (Ref Union) in an amount not to exceed $100,710; and 2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the Agreement with Krzysztof Chris Balasinski (Ref Union).
12. Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 2095 Amending Title 21 (Zoning) of the Glendora Municipal Code to Establish Objective Design Standards and Streamline Existing Regulations in Alignment with the City’s Adopted Housing Element and State Law
The City Council 1. Waive full reading, read by title only and adopt on second reading Ordinance No. 2095 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL AMENDING TITLE 21 (ZONING) OF THE GLENDORA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH OBJECTIVE
DESIGN STANDARDS AND STREAMLINE EXISTING REGULATIONS IN ALIGNMENT WITH THE ADOPTED HOUSING ELEMENT AND STATE LAW (File# PLN22-0042).
13. Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 2096 approving the 2025 City-Wide Engineering and Traffic Speed Surveys and Declaring Speed Limits The City Council 1. Waive full reading, read by title only and adopt on second reading Ordinance 2096 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDORA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE 2025 CITYWIDE ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC
SURVEY AND AMENDING THE GLENDORA MUNICIPAL CODE TO DETERMINE AND DECLARE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS."
14. Consideration of a Resolution approving Final Parcel Map No. 83617 (Applicant: Dmitriy Kazakov; Property Owner: John B. Cashion; Location: 445 N. Oak Drive and 960 W.
Leadora Avenue)
The City Council 1. Adopted Resolution CC 2025-40 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDORA APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 83617
SUBDIVIDING A SINGLE PARCEL INTO TWO SEPARATE INDIVIDUAL PARCELS, LOCATED AT 445 N. OAK DRIVE AND 960 W. LEADORA AVENUE, GLENDORA, CALIFORNIA”; and 2. Authorize the City Engineer and City Clerk to sign Final Parcel Map No. 83617.
15. Approve the Acquisition of Public Works and Police Department Vehicles The City Council 1. Approved the acquisition of one (1) 2026 Ford F-650 with Thermo-lay hot asphalt system from Haaker Equipment company, at a cost of $266,298.38; 2. Approved the acquisition of five (5) 2026 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Explorers from National Auto Fleet Group, including taxes and fees, in the amount of $330,511.15; and 3. Approved a supplemental appropriation from Internal Services Fund for Vehicles and Equipment (Fund 554) in the amount of $186,000.
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MEMBERS AGENDA ITEMS
16. 2025 Election for San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority (WQA) Board Member Representing Cities with Prescriptive Pumping Rights (Term 2026 - 2030) A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Allawos, seconded by Councilmember Thompson, that the City Council 1. Adopt Resolution CC 2025-41 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDORA, CALIFORNIA, CASTING ITS VOTES FOR
COUNCILMEMBER ROBERT GONZALES, CITY OF AZUSA TO REPRESENT CITIES
WITH PRESCRIPTIVE PUMPING RIGHTS ON THE BOARD OF THE SAN GABRIEL BASIN WATER QUALITY AUTHORITY (WQA)" to represent cities with prescriptive pumping rights. Motion carried 5-0 as follows: AYES: Davis, Elias, Thompson, Allawos, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
17. Award of a Public Works Contract to Select Electric, Inc. for Traffic Signal Modifications, Plan No. 1388 in the amount of $2,087,197
Following discussion, a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Allawos, seconded by Councilmember Thompson, that the City Council 1. Adopt a Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Title 14, Section 15301(c) of the California Code of Regulations; 2. Approve the Plans and Specifications for the (Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Funded Cycle 11-Traffic Signal Modifications, Plan No. 1388; 3.
Award an Agreement to Select Electric, Inc., for the HSIP Funded Cycle -11 Traffic Signal Modifications, Plan No. 1388 Project in the amount of $2,087,197; 4. Authorize 10% contingency in the amount of $208,720; and 5. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the Agreement with Select Electric, Inc., including minimal and/or non-substantive changes. Motion carried 5-0 as follows: AYES: Davis, Elias, Thompson, Allawos, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
18. Award the Professional Services Agreement with Craftwater Engineering, Inc. for the Stormwater Master Plan Project FY 2025/26 for an amount not to exceed $341,895 A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Allawos, seconded by Councilmember Thompson, that the City Council 1. Award a professional services agreement to Craftwater Engineering, Inc. for the Stormwater Master Plan Project FY 2025/26 (Plan No. 1376) in the amount of $341,895, with a 10% contingency of $34,190, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $376,085; 2. Authorize the Public Works Director or designee to execute any necessary change orders up to 10 percent of the original contract amount; 3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Agreement, including any minor or non-substantive changes; and 4. Approve a supplemental appropriation from the Measure W Fund (250) in the amount of $126,085 to fully fund the project. 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 commented on the lighting of outdoor trees for holidays.
Mayor/Chair Fredendall announced that the next City Council meeting will be held on December 9, 2025; and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Mayor Pro-Tem/Vice-Chair Allawos wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
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ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:46 PM in memory of Dr. Pat Bushman.
Kathleen R. Sessman, MMC
City Clerk/Communications Director
Minutes were approved on 12/9/2025.