City of Glendora Minutes
Regular Meeting
February 10, 2026
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 6:00 PM by Mayor/Chair Fredendall.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Michael Allawos, Shaunna Elias, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Karen Davis, Mayor/Chair David Fredendall
Members Absent: Mendell L. Thompson
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, Finance Director/City Treasurer Kyle Johnson, Assistant Public Works Director Valerie Velasquez-Santoya, Assistant Public Works Director Paul Zampiello, Interim Library Director Cindy Romero, Interim Recreation and Human Services Director Annie Warner, Information Technology Director Sam Robbin (via Zoom), City Clerk/Communications Director Kathleen Sessman, Digital Media Specialist Craig Gill, Senior Digital Media Specialist Greg Morton, and Deputy City Clerk/Records Manager Roxanne Breceda
CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session titles were read into the record. No members of the public addressed the Council, and no written correspondence was received. The meeting convened into Closed Session at 6:03 PM.
1. CLOSED SESSION
CS. 1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1), to confer with legal counsel regarding pending litigation to which the City is a party.
The title of such litigation matters are as follows: Dana Sukarieh vs. City of Glendora, Los Angeles Superior Court Case Number 24PSCV03167; Diane Bularz v. City of Glendora, Los Angeles Superior Court Case Number 24PSCV02188; Clara Ann Hernandez vs. City of Glendora, Los Angeles Superior Court Case Number 24PSCV03956; Brandon Perucho vs. City of Glendora, Los Angeles Superior Court Case Number 24PSCV02539; Cameron Crenshaw vs.
City of Glendora, Los Angeles Superior Court Case Number 25PSCV03695; and Karla Hernandez vs. City of Glendora, Los Angeles Superior Court Case Number 26PSCV00377
Closed Session adjourned at 6:47 PM and the meeting reconvened into Open Session at 7:00 PM with Councilmember Allawos, Councilmember Elias, Mayor Pro Tem Davis and Mayor Fredendall present and Councilmember Thompson absent.
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Regular Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority City Attorney Aleshire reported the following actions taken in Closed Session:
CS1. The City Council tentatively authorized settlement of the matter of Dana Sukarieh v. City of Glendora, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24PSCV03167, in the amount of $150,000, subject to review and execution of a final settlement agreement.
CS2-CS6. The City Council discussed; however, no other reportable action was taken.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Invocation was given by President Rajan Zed from Universal Society of Hinduism.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Gianna Royes.
REORDERING OF AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
There were no requests received.
PUBLIC COMMENT
2. Public Comments received
Members of the public address the Council: Jack Arton and Jonathan Hughes.
MEMBER STATEMENT/REPORTS
Mayor/Chair Fredendall reported that the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted 4–1 to place a countywide ballot measure on the June 2026 ballot that would increase the County’s sales tax rate by 0.5% for a proposed five-year period to fund County healthcare and related services. In closing, he commented on the City’s opposition to the proposed measure and noted that a letter of opposition was submitted on behalf of the City in coordination with other cities and associations.
Councilmember/Commissioner Elias commented on the proposed countywide ballot measure and expressed hope that community members remain healthy, noting that influenza has been circulating.
Councilmember/Commissioner Allawos commented on the proposed countywide ballot measure.
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Davis announced upcoming community events, including The Great Trivia Challenge and the Wine Walk, encouraged residents to review the City’s Activity Guide for additional programming and thanked the Chamber of Commerce for its continued support of community events, and ribbon cuttings, and efforts to welcome new businesses.
CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
City Manager/Executive Director Raymond clarified that the proposed countywide sales tax measure is anticipated to be structured as a general tax, which would require a simple majority vote of 50%+1, contingent upon state legislation authorizing the County to exceed the current statutory sales tax cap. In closing, he explained that the City’s position letters, and related correspondence are available on the City’s website and may be accessed by searching relevant keywords (such as Legislative Advocacy Correspondence).
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilmember/Commissioner Allawos, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Davis to approve Consent Calendar Item #3 as presented, affirming the action appropriate to the item.
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Regular Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority Motion carried 4-0 as follows: AYES: Allawos, Elias, Davis, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: Thompson; ABSTAIN: None.
3. Review and Affirm Disbursements for January 2026 in the amount of $4,290,954.08 The City Council and Successor Agency reviewed and affirmed disbursements for January 2026 in the amount of $4,290,954.08.
NEW BUSINESS
4. Consideration of a Contract Services Agreement with Civiltec Engineering Inc., for the Water Facility Assessment and Improvements Project in an amount not to exceed $352,840
Following discussion, a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, seconded by Councilmember Elias, that the City Council approve the following actions: 1. Award an Agreement to Civiltec Engineering Inc., for Professional Engineering Design Services for the Water Storage Facilities Assessment, Safety Upgrades, Rehabilitation, and Water Quality Improvements Project in amount of $352,840; 2. Authorize a ten percent (10%) contingency in an amount $35,284; and 3. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the Agreement including minimal and/or non-substantive changes.
Motion carried 4-0 as follows: AYES: Allawos, Elias, Davis, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: Thompson; ABSTAIN: None.
5. Award a Public Works Agreement to Paveco Constructions, Inc., for the On-Call Asphalt Repair and Maintenance Services in an amount not to exceed $850,000 per fiscal year (RFP No. 9905735)
Following discussion, a motion was made by Councilmember Allawos, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, that the City Council approve the following actions: 1. Adopt a Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the California Code of Regulations; 2. Award a Public Works Agreement to Paveco Construction Inc., for as-needed asphalt maintenance and repair services in an amount not to exceed $850,000 per fiscal year; 3. Authorize a ten percent (10%) contingency in the amount of $85,000; and 4. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee to execute the agreement including making minimal and/or non-substantive changes.
Motion carried 4-0 as follows: AYES: Allawos, Elias, Davis, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: Thompson; ABSTAIN: None.
MEMBER/STAFF CLOSING COMMENTS
City Manager/Executive Director Raymond clarified that the proposed Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors sales tax measure, intended for placement on the June countywide ballot, is currently structured as a general tax unless amended by the Board of Supervisors.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 7:37 PM.
Kathleen R. Sessman, MMC
City Clerk/Communication Director
Minutes were approved on February 24, 2026.