City of Glendora Minutes
Regular Meeting
March 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, 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, Interim Library Director Cindy Romero, Interim Recreation and Human Services Director Annie Warner, Information Technology Director Sam Robbin (via Zoom), Assistant Public Works Director Valerie Velasquez-Santoya, Assistant Public Works Director Paul Zampiello, Economic Development and Housing Manager Tiffany Chew, Principal Civil Engineer Maliha Ansari, 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 City Council, and no written correspondence was received. The meeting convened into Closed Session at 6:03 PM.
1. CS 1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8, to enable the City Council and Housing Authority 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 Economic Development and Housing 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 Exclusive Right to Negotiate Agreement for the property.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Invocation was given by Pastor Bruce French of Cornerstone Bible Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Noah Lopez.
REORDERING OF AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
There were no requests received.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
2. Public Comments received
Members of the public addressed the City Council, Successor Agency and/or Housing Authority, including Erica Landmann and Daphne Sigala Morfin, and written correspondence was received from: Dystanie Flores.
MEMBER STATEMENT/REPORTS
Councilmember/Commissioner Allawos announced the retirement of Cornerstone Bible Church Pastor Bruce French, attendance at the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments Executive Committee meeting, informed the community that cooling center locations can be found at climateresolve.org, commented on the proposed Essential Services Resolution Act and the City previously letter of opposition, and inquired and received confirmation relating to Assembly Bill 1768, and the City’s plan to submit a letter regarding the legislation.
Councilmember/Commissioner Elias thanked Washington Elementary School for the opportunity to participate in Read Across America, relayed resident questions regarding the crosswalk near La Fetra Center, lighting on the south side of Finkbiner Park, and requested clarification regarding the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps.
Councilmember/Commissioner Thompson welcomed the City’s Southern California Edison (SCE) representative Daphne Sigala Morfin, shared concerns regarding electrical service, thanked Public Works staff for their response to recent storms, and commented on Glendora ALine Night Market at the Glendora A-Line Station, a Metro-related community event.
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice‑Chair Davis also commented on the Glendora A-Line Night Market event, reported on a San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments Homelessness Committee meeting where Metro discussed public safety and expanding staffing and services, the Transit Watch and Transit Track apps, shared information from the League of California Cities meeting regarding Southern California Edison infrastructure planning and preparations for the 2028 Olympic Games, and commented on the Empty Bowls Glendora 2026 fundraiser and the Glendora Public Library’s Great Trivia Challenge event.
Mayor/Chair Fredendall commented on his participation in the Reading Across America event at Washington Elementary School, thanked Public Works staff for their response to the recent storm impacts, and commented on the discussion circulating regarding potential development in the South Hills Wilderness Area, and how it relates to past advisory group recommendations and reiterated that there is no proposal currently before the City Council.
CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
City Manager/Executive Director Raymond commented on the Strategic Plan update and related visitor-attraction initiatives, including zoning updates, the Avid Trails bike park agreement, and a future workshop on South Hills, referencing the 2025 Community Survey, which indicated 57% support for a hypothetical concept involving development of approximately 50 acres of Cityowned South Hills property with recreational improvements and a community center, noting the concept’s history in the 2019 Citizens Oversight Committee report and clarifying that no development proposal is currently before the City Council.
There was no statement from City Attorney Aleshire.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember/Commissioner Thompson commented on Item #4 Disbursements and stated that he had reviewed the warrant register and had inquired about several payments; he thanked staff for promptly providing clarification and additional information regarding those expenditures.
A motion was made by Councilmember/Commissioner Allawos, seconded by Councilmember/Commissioner Thompson, to approve Consent Calendar Items # 3 - 6 as presented, affirming the actions appropriate to each item.
Motion carried 5 - 0 as follows: AYES: Allawos, Elias, Davis, Thompson, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
3. Affirm minutes from the February 25, 2026 meeting
The City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority affirmed the minutes as presented.
4. Review and Affirm Disbursements for February 2026 in the amount of $4,591,307.49 The City Council and Successor Agency reviewed and affirmed disbursements for February 2026 in the amount of $4,591,307.49.
5. Adoption of a Universal Resolution Designating the City's Authorized Agents for NonState Agencies as Required by the California Office of Emergency Services The City Council adopted Resolution CC 2026-04 entitled, "A UNIVERSAL RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDORA, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING
THE CITY'S AUTHORIZED AGENTS FOR NON-STATE AGENCIES AS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES."
6. Consider a Contract Services Agreement with AKM Consulting Engineers for Hydraulic Fire Flow Analysis Testing for a one-year period in an amount not to exceed $35,000 The City Council 1. Approved a Contract Services Agreement with AKM Consulting Engineers for Hydraulic Fire Flow Analysis Testing for Land Use Analysis, in an amount not to exceed $35,000 per year; and 2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the Agreement, including minimal and/or non-substantive changes.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7. Strategic Plan Update for February 2026
A motion was made by Councilmember Allawos, seconded by Councilmember Thompson, that the City Council, receive and file.
Motion carried 5 - 0 as follows: AYES: Allawos, Elias, Thompson, Davis, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
8. Consider an Agreement with General Technologies and Solutions LLC for Design Services for the HSIP Cycle 12 – Safety Enhancements and Improvements at 10 Signalized Intersections in an amount not to exceed $224,880 City of Glendora Minutes March 10, 2026 Page 4 of 4
Regular Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority A motion was made by Councilmember Allawos, seconded by Councilmember Thompson, that the City Council, approve the following actions: 1. Award the Contract Services Agreement to General Technologies and Solutions LLC, for the HSIP Cycle 12 – Safety Enhancements and Improvements at 10 Signalized Intersections Project, Plan No. 1400, in the amount of $224,880;
2. Authorize a 10% contingency in the amount of $22,488; and 3. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the Agreement including minimal and/or non-substantive changes.
Motion carried 5 - 0 as follows: AYES: Allawos, Elias, Thompson, Davis, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
MEMBER/STAFF CLOSING COMMENTS
City Manager/Executive Director Raymond provided a brief update on staff response to recent storms and thanked community members who assisted neighbors and helped with cleanup efforts.
Assistant Public Works Director Velasquez-Santoya clarified that palm fronds or debris originating in the street and moved to the curb for collection would be collected by the City, while debris generated on private property should be placed in residents’ “black” waste bins; residents were also encouraged to contact the City if debris in the public right-of-way had not yet been addressed.
Councilmember/Commissioner Thompson requested that Southern California Edison consider minimizing the duration of the upcoming planned power outages in the Morgan Ranch area, due to anticipated high temperatures.
Councilmember/Commissioner Allawos extended birthday wishes to his wife.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 8:23 PM.
Kathleen R. Sessman, MMC
City Clerk/Communication Director
Minutes were approved on March 24, 2026.