City of Glendora Minutes
Regular Meeting
February 24, 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 7:00 PM by Mayor Fredendall.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Michael Allawos, Shaunna Elias, Mendell L. Thompson, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Karen Davis, Mayor/Chair David Fredendall Members Absent: None
Staff Present: City Manager/Executive Director Adam Raymond, City/Agency Attorney Danny Aleshire, Assistant City Manager/Interim Public Works Director Moises Lopez, Deputy City Manager Marie Ricci, Chief of Police Mike Randazzo, Finance Director/City Treasurer Kyle Johnson, Community Development Director Jeff Kugel, Interim Library Director Cindy Romero, Interim Recreation and Human Services Director Annie Warner, Information Technology Director Sam Robbin (via Zoom), Assistant Community Development Director Sean McPherson, Digital Media Specialist Craig Gill, Senior Digital Media Specialist Greg Morton, City Clerk Specialist Lorena Cordova, and Deputy City Clerk/Records Manager Roxanne Breceda
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Invocation was given by Dr. Michael Cordich of First Baptist Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Julie Michael.
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT REPORTS
1. High School Student Reports
Student report was presented by Saint Lucy’s Student Representative Julie Michael.
REORDERING OF AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
There were no requests received.
PUBLIC COMMENT
2. Public Comments received
Members of the public addressed the Council, Successor Agency and/or Housing Authority, included Fred Sparling, Frank Artura, Gary Boyer, Joe Cina, and Bob Moore.
No written correspondence was received.
MEMBER STATEMENT/REPORTS
Councilmember/Commissioner Thompson announced that Luca Bella Fine Foods will be closing after 16 years of service to the community and wished them success in their future endeavors.
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Regular Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority Councilmember/Commissioner Elias clarified that the bond measure is a citizen-sponsored initiative and not a City Council or the City.
Councilmember/Commissioner Allawos reported attending the American Legion “Four Chaplains” event honoring Reverend George Fox, Rabbi Alexander Goode, Reverend Clark Poling, and Father John Washington; announced the Glendora A Line Night Market scheduled for March 7, 2026, sponsored by 99 Open Market and co-sponsored by Metro, and noted that interested businesses may obtain booth information at 909openmarket.com.
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Davis reported attending the Night Market at the Pomona Station and announced the annual Crop Walk scheduled for March 8, 2026, at the Methodist Church.
Mayor/Chair Fredendall encouraged community members to stay engaged and participate in upcoming community events.
CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
There were no statements or reports given.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor/Chair Fredendall highlighted Item #6 for the benefit of the community.
A motion was made by Councilmember/Commissioner Allawos, seconded by Councilmember/Commissioner Thompson, to approve Consent Calendar Items # 3 - 7 as presented, affirming the actions appropriate to the item.
Motion carried 5-0 as follows: AYES: Allawos, Elias, Davis, Thompson, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
3. Affirm minutes from the January 27, 2026 and February 10, 2026 Meetings The City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority affirmed the minutes as presented.
4. Authorize the Purchase of Five Workstations, a Multipurpose Room and Related Furniture
The City Council authorized the Purchase of Five Workstations, Multipurpose Room and related Furniture from Government & Business Interiors, LLC in an amount not to exceed $55,000.
5. City of Glendora and Glendora Successor Agency Investment Report for January 2026 The City Council received and filed the Monthly Investment Activity Report for January 2026.
Receive and file the Monthly Investment Activity Report for January 2026.
6. Consideration of a Construction Contract with SAVI Construction, Inc. for the CDBGFunded Curb Ramp Improvements Project FY 2025-2026 in an amount not to exceed $250,360
The City Council 1. Adopted a Categorical Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the California Code of Regulations (CEQA Guidelines); 2. Approved the Agreement with SAVI Construction, Inc. for the CDBG-Funded City of Glendora Minutes February 24, 2026 Page 3 of 4
Regular Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority Curb Ramp Improvements Project FY 2025-2026, Plan No. 1402, in the amount of $227,600;
3. Authorized a contingency for necessary change orders in an amount not to exceed 10% (i.e., $22,760) of the total contract amount for a total authorization not to exceed $250,360; and
4. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute the Agreement and approve change orders within the approved contingency amount, including minimal and/or non-substantive changes.
7. Final Tract Map No. 83901 (Applicant - Owner: Enclave Oak Glenn, LLC; Location – 1201-1215 E. Highway, Glendora)
The City Council 1. Adopted Resolution CC 2026-02 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING TRACT MAP NO. 83901 FOR SUBDIVISION OF LAND TO CREATE 46 RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM UNITS ON A SINGLE LOT, GLENDORA, CALIFORNIA”; 2. Authorized the Mayor to execute the Indemnity and Subdivision Improvement Agreements; and 3. Authorized the City Engineer and City Clerk to sign Final Tract Map No. 83901.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8. Conduct a Mid-Year Budget Review and Adopt a Joint Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26
Following discussion, a motion was made by Councilmember/Commissioner Allawos, seconded by Councilmember/Commissioner Thompson, that the City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority adopt the following action: A Joint City Council Resolution CC 2026-03, CC 2026-03 (SA), HA 2026-01 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND HOUSING AUTHORITY AMENDING THE FY 2025-26 FISCAL BUDGET PER THE MID-YEAR REVIEW RECOMMENDATIONS." Motion carried 5-0 as follows: AYES: Allawos, Elias, Thompson, Davis, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
9. Use of One-Time Funds
The City Council discussed the importance of maintaining adequate reserves for emergency response and economic changes; the scale of citywide deferred maintenance and major facility needs (including the Library, Public Works Yard, and City facilities); infrastructure priorities such as streets and Pavement Condition Index (PCI) targets; pension and other post-employment benefits (OPEB) funding considerations; and the need for public transparency regarding restricted versus discretionary funds; potential value of a Council subcommittee or similarly framework to further evaluate capital improvement priorities and one-time funding options, and emphasized the need to define the scope, parameters, timeline, and expectations before establishing any committee structure.
By consensus, the City Council directed staff to return with a proposed framework and scope for a sub-committee (Council or citizen) focused on current capital needs and one-time funding options. City Council policy decisions on a sub-committee, would include, but not limited to parameters such as, purpose, scope, timeline, staffing approach, and options to evaluate the committee’s work. Staff indicated the item could return as early as the second meeting in March 2026, subject to agenda workload.
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Regular Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority An initial motion was made by Councilmember Allawos, seconded by Mayor Fredendall, to direct staff to develop a scope for a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) subcommittee. The motion was withdrawn by the maker and seconder.
An alternate motion was made by Councilmember Allawos, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, that the City Council, receive and file the report.
Motion carried 5-0 as follows: AYES: Allawos, Elias, Thompson, Davis, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
MEMBER/STAFF CLOSING COMMENTS
Mayor/Chair Fredendall reported observing the contractor commencing pavement improvement and patchwork previously approved by the City Council and expressed appreciation for the progress made.
Councilmember/Commissioner Thompson commented that the City had received the final bid for the Council Chamber roof repair project and noted that the project is moving forward.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 9:25 PM.
Kathleen R. Sessman, MMC
City Clerk/Communication Director
Minutes were approved on March 10, 2026.