City of Glendora Minutes
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, December 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, 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 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, 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, City Clerk/Communications Director Kathleen Sessman, Recreation and Human Services Director John Aguirre, Assistant Director of Human Resources Rita Wendling, Assistant Public Works Director Valerie Velasquez-Santoya, Economic Development & Housing Manager Tiffany Chew, Human Resources Analyst Jacklyn Clark, 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. There was no one wishing to provide comment.
The meeting convened into Closed Session at 5:04 PM.
1. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
CS 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code §§ 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(3) because there is a significant exposure to litigation in one (1) case related to a written threat to initiate litigation against the City under the California Tort Claims Act.
CS 2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code 54956.8, to enable the City Council to give direction to its negotiators City Manager Adam Raymond, City Attorney Danny Aleshire, Assistant City Manager Moises Lopez, Community Development Director Jeff Kugel, and Housing and Economic Development Manager Tiffany Chew regarding that certain real property located at 1762 Dale Road, APN 8631-013-023. The City's real property negotiators will seek direction from the City Council regarding the property and negotiations pursuant to an Minutes Tuesday, December 9, 2025 Page 2 of 7
Regular Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority Exclusive Negotiation Agreement, between the City and Mercy Housing California.
CS 3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8, to enable the City Council to give direction to its negotiator(s) City Manager Adam Raymond, City Attorney Danny Aleshire, Assistant City Manager Moises Lopez, Community Development Director Jeff Kugel, and Housing and Economic Development Manager Tiffany Chew regarding certain real property located at 1133 S. Grand Avenue APN: 8632-019-039. The City’s real property negotiators will seek direction from the City Council regarding the property.
CS 4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code §54957.6 with the City Manager Adam Raymond, City Attorney Danny Aleshire, Assistant City Manager Moises Lopez, Deputy City Manager Marie Ricci, and Human Resources Assistant Director Rita Wendling, regarding labor negotiations with the Glendora Management Association (GMA).
CS 5. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code §54957.6 with the City Manager Adam Raymond, and City Attorney Danny Aleshire regarding labor negotiations with Unrepresented Employees (Executive Management Team: Assistant City Manager, Deputy City Manager, Chief of Police, Library Director, Public Works Director, Community Development Director, Information Technology Director, Finance Director, Recreation and Human Services Director, and City Clerk/Communications Director).
Closed Session adjourned at 6:55 PM and the meeting reconvened into Open Session at 7:03 PM with all members present. City Attorney Aleshire reported the following actions: CS 1. Council authorized legal counsel to defend the City in Andrew Hwang vs. City of Glendora (Case No.
25.0072) filed under the California Tort Claims Act; CS 2. A briefing was provided, direction was given and no reportable action was taken; and CS 3 - 5. Discussions were conducted, questions were asked and answered, and 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 Assistant Fire Chief Cabrera.
REORDERING OF AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
There were no requests received.
PUBLIC COMMENT
2. Public Comments received
Comments were received from: Bob Moore, Joe Cina, Mark Davis, Marsha Moore, John Field, Marsha Mason, Mark Davis, George Aloupes, Nicole Castronovo, and Ryan Senneff.
MEMBER STATEMENT/REPORTS
Councilmember/Commissioner Elias commented on her first year of service as a Councilmember; and offered an apology to Councilmember Davis.
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Regular Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority Councilmember/Commissioner Thompson commented on Councilmember Elias’ remarks; thanked the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority (JPA) Board for reappointment; and commented on the Glendora Holiday Parade.
Councilmember/Commissioner Davis thanked Councilmember Elias for her comments and for being a role model; encouraged everyone to make a difference; and provided public safety reminders, including not leaving candles unattended and checking dry trees to prevent fire hazards.
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Allawos reported attending the Merry Mingle San Gabriel Valley Partnership event and the “Christmas is Play” Citrus College Singers performance; commented on the Los Angeles Sanitation District raising rates; and requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Bonnie Bidwell.
Mayor/Chair Fredendall recognized Holiday Stroll; City’s sponsorship of the Gingerbread House event; and announced the Glendora Holiday Parade on Saturday, December 13, 2025.
CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
City Manager/Executive Director Raymond recognized Recreation and Human Services Director John Aguirre and Public Works Director William Wittkopf for their dedicated years of service and congratulated them on their retirement.
City Attorney Aleshire commented on the retirements.
SPECIAL ITEMS
3. City Net Homeless Count Results
Presentation made by City Net Chief Operating Officer Matt Bates.
4. Glendora City Council Reorganization
City Clerk/Communications Director Kathleen Sessman conducted the City Council Reorganization, including the selection of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem for the 2026 term, effective January 1, 2026.
Selection of Mayor
City Clerk/Communications Director Sessman called for nominations for the office of Mayor. The following nominations were received:
Nominated by Nominee
Mendell Thompson David Fredendall
Micael Allawos Michael Allawos
Hearing no further nominations, the nomination period was closed.
City Clerk/Communications Director Sessman announced that nominations would be considered in the order received and that a nominee receiving a majority vote would be declared Mayor for the 2026 term, effective January 1, 2026.
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Regular Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority An oral roll call vote was conducted to appoint David Fredendall as Mayor for the 2026 term. The vote carried 4-1 as follows: AYES: Davis, Elias, Thompson, Fredendall; NOES: Allawos; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
David Fredendall was declared Mayor for the 2026 term.
Selection of Mayor Pro Tem
City Clerk/Communications Director Sessman called for nominations for the office of Mayor Pro Tem. The following nominations were received:
Nominated by Nominee
Michael Allawos Michael Allawos
Shaunna Elias Karen K. Davis
Hearing no further nominations, the nomination period was closed.
An oral roll call vote was conducted to appoint Michael Allawos as Mayor Pro Tem for the 2026 term. The vote failed 1-4 as follows: AYES: Allawos; NOES: Davis, Elias, Thompson, and Fredendall; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
A subsequent oral roll call vote was conducted to appoint Karen K. Davis as Mayor Pro Tem for the 2026 term. The vote carried 4-1 as follows: Vote carried 4-1 as follows: AYES: Davis, Elias, Thompson, Fredendall; NOES: Allawos; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
Karen K. Davis was declared Mayor Pro Tem for the 2026 term.
Presentations to 2025 Mayor David Fredendall
City Clerk/Communications Director Sessman conducted a special presentation honoring David Fredendall’s service and leadership as Mayor during the 2025 term and invited special presentations from distinguished representatives and community partners Senator Sasha Perez, Congresswoman Chu, Congressman Cisneros, Assemblywoman Blanca Rubio, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Dr. Seth Bond Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Dr. Seth Bond, Glendora Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Joe Cina, Citrus College Executive Director of Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs Lisa McPheron, Citrus College Board of Trustees Member Steven Flowers, West Covina Councilmember Ollie Cantos, Assistant Fire Chief Steve Cabrera.
City Manager Raymond presented David Fredendall with the Mayor’s gavel plaque on behalf of the City Council and the City of Glendora.
The meeting recessed at 8:30 PM and reconvened at 8:45 PM, with all members present.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro-Tem/Vice-Chair Allawos requested clarification on Item #11 relating to the requested increase.
Mayor/Chair Fredendall announced that, in connection with Item #9 updated attachments—including the staff report, the Chamber of Commerce Memorandum of Understanding, Ordinance No. 2008 relating to the Glendora Village Business Improvement District, and the Notice of Scheduled Vacancy—were distributed to the City Council and made available to the public under separate cover.
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Regular Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Allawos, seconded by Councilmember/Commissioner Davis to approved Consent Calendar Items #5 - #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.
5. Affirm minutes from the November 12, 2025 Meeting
The City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority affirmed minutes as presented.
6. City of Glendora and Glendora Successor Agency Investment Report for October 2025 The City Council and Successor Agency received and filed the Monthly Investment Activity Report for October 2025.
7. Review and Affirm Disbursements for November 2025 in the amount of $3,547,639.72 The City Council 1. Reviewed and affirmed disbursements for November 2025 in the amount of $3,547,639.72.
8. Notice of Completion for Dawson Park Playground and Pour-In-Place Surfacing The City Council 1. Accept and Approve the Notice of Completion for the Dawson Park Playground and Pour-In-Place Surfacing adjacent to the Teen Center; 2. Approve the final contract amount of $141,978; and 3. Authorize the Mayor or his designee to sign and file the Notice of Completion for recordation with the County of Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder.
9. Ratify and accept the recommendation of the Business Improvement District (BID) Advisory Board to fill the unscheduled vacancy on the Business District Advisory Board, Office No. 2 for the term expiring June 30, 2027
The City Council 1. Ratified and accepted the recommendation of the BID Advisory Board to fill the unscheduled vacancy on the Business Improvement District Advisory Board, Office No. 2 for the term expiring June 30, 2027.
10. Conduct the 2026 Annual Review of City Council Appointments to Various Regional Organizations as City Representatives/Delegates and adopt proposed Resolution that becomes effective January 1, 2026
The City Council 1. Reviewed the proposed 2026 City Council Appointments; and 2. Adopted Resolution CC 2025-42 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPOINTING
DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES TO VARIOUS REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEES THAT THE CITYOF GLENDORA IS A MEMBER FOR 2026 EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026 AND RESCIND RESOLUTIONCC 2025-03.”
11. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Contract Services Agreement for Pre-Design Services with DLR Group, Inc. for additional renderings, animations, and conceptual floor plans for a Civic Center Revitalization project, increasing the Agreement in the amount of $64,716, to a total of $103,291
The City Council 1. Approved Amendment No. 1 to the Contract Services Agreement for PreDesign Services with DLR Group, Inc. for additional renderings, animations, and conceptual floor Minutes Tuesday, December 9, 2025 Page 6 of 7
Regular Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority plans for a Civic Center Revitalization project, increasing the Agreement in the amount of $64,716, to a total of $103,291; and 2. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute the Amendment.
NEW BUSINESS
12. SB 707 (Durazo) Open Meetings: Meeting and Teleconference Requirements Following discussion, a motion was made by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember Thompson, to provide direction to staff regarding implementation of SB 707 (Durazo) related to open meeting and teleconference requirements. The City Council provided the following direction:
• Teleconferencing and Hybrid Participation:
Proceed with implementation of SB 707 teleconferencing requirements for the City Council only and not extend those provisions to Boards and Commissions. Hybrid meeting access, including phone and video participation, shall be implemented for City Council meetings only.
• Language Accessibility:
Explore the statutory thresholds for language translation services and return to the City Council in April 2026 with a proposed resolution establishing language accessibility standards.
• Participation Standards and Public Engagement:
Direct staff and the City Attorney to prepare and incorporate into the proposed resolution:
o A uniform disruptive behavior policy applicable to all modes of participation; o SB 707 social media participation provisions;
o Amendments to public engagement practices; and
o Provisions addressing remote access outage procedures, interpretation requests, multilingual participation information, electronic access to meeting materials, and outreach to underrepresented communities.
Motion carried 5-0 as follows: AYES: Davis, Elias, Thompson, Allawos, Fredendall; NOES:
None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
13. Update on Citywide Pavement and Sign Study, and Review of Pavement Management Program
Following discussion, a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Allawos, seconded by Councilmember Thompson, that the City Council 1. Receive and file the 2025 Pavement Management Program Update prepared by Bucknam Infrastructure Group, Inc. Motion carried 5- 0 as follows: AYES: Davis, Elias, Thompson, Allawos, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT:
None; ABSTAIN: None.
14. Consideration of an Agreement with California Skateparks, Inc. for Resurfacing of Finkbiner Park Skatepark in an amount not to exceed $98,500 A motion was made by Councilmember Elias, seconded by Councilmember Thompson, that the City Council 1. Approve an Agreement with California Skateparks, Inc. for resurfacing and repairs Minutes Tuesday, December 9, 2025 Page 7 of 7
Regular Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority at the Finkbiner Park Skate Park in the amount of $98,500; and 2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the agreement with California Skateparks, 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.
15. Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Glendora and Glendora Management Association for the three-year term of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028 A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Allawos, seconded by Councilmember Thompson, that the City Council 1. Adopt Resolution CC 2025-43 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDORA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A 2025-2028
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH THE GLENDORA
MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION”; and, 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the MOU with any and all non-substantive changes to the draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Motion carried 5-0 as follows: AYES: Davis, Elias, Thompson, Allawos, Fredendall; NOES:
None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
16. Approve Changes to Compensation and benefits for the Executive Staff for the Three-Year Term of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028
A motion was made by Councilmember Thompson, seconded by Councilmember Davis, that the City Council 1. Adopt Resolution CC 2025-44 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDORA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING COMPENSATION
AND BENEFITS ADJUSTMENTS FOREXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT CONTRACT EMPLOYEES." Motion carried 5-0 as follows: AYES: Davis, Elias, Thompson, Allawos, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
17. Consideration of Amendment No. 1 to the City Manager's Employment Contract A motion was made by Councilmember Thompson, seconded by Councilmember Davis, that the City Council 1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the City Manager's Employment Contract. Motion carried 5-0 as follows: AYES: Davis, Elias, Thompson, Allawos, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
MEMBER/STAFF CLOSING COMMENTS
There were no statements or reports given.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 10:00 PM in memory of Bonnie Bidwell.
Kathleen R. Sessman, MMC
City Clerk/Communications Director
Minutes were approved on January 13, 2026.