City of Glendora Minutes
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, April 14, 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/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, Finance Director/City Treasurer Kyle Johnson, Community Development Director Jeff Kugel, Interim Recreation and Human Services Director Annie Warner, City Clerk/Communications Director Kathleen Sessman, Assistant Director of Human Resources Rita Wendling, City Planner Mark Carnahan, Human Resources Analyst Jaclyn Clark, Dispatch Supervisor Andrea Egan, Dispatcher Deana Dahlstein, Sugar, Digital Media Specialist Craig Gill, Senior Digital Media Specialist Greg Morton, Deputy City Clerk/Records Manager Roxanne Breceda
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Invocation was given by Reverend Karen Davis of First Christian Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Sergeant Jake Swan of the Glendora Police Department.
REORDERING OF AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Public Comments received
Members of the public requesting to speak, included Jackie Garcia who submitted a petition for the record relating to safety concerns with the ingress and egress at Hacienda Mobile Home Park. No written correspondence was received.
MEMBER STATEMENT/REPORTS
Councilmember/Commissioner Elias reported on attending the City’s Easter Egg Hunt at Finkbiner Park, noting the event was well attended and well received by the community; commented on ongoing discussions with community members regarding facilities and infrastructure matters; and expressed appreciation for the community’s engagement and input.
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Regular Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority Councilmember/Commissioner Allawos provided an update regarding a proposal by Los Angeles County Assessor Jeffrey Prang to increase the business personal property tax exemption threshold from $5,000 to $10,000, noting that the City has submitted a letter of support, and stated that, if approved, the proposal would reduce administrative burden for approximately 47,000 small businesses countywide.
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Davis reported on attending a ribbon cutting ceremony at Azusa Pacific University for the University’s new Veterans Center, highlighting it as a valuable resource for student veterans; and announced upcoming community events, including Earth Day Event on April 18, 2026 , and the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on April 22, 2026, with guest speaker Father Greg Boyle of Homeboy Industries.
Mayor/Chair Fredendall echoed support for the upcoming events and noted the successful of prior Earth Day event; reported on the Special City Council meeting held at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber to interview candidates for the Water Commission vacancy, announced the appointment of Nadia Hardjadinata to fill the vacancy; and expressing appreciation to all applicants who participated in the recruitment process.
CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
City Manager/Executive Director Raymond announced that the Glendora Report and Activity Guide would be mailed out by the end of the week and reminded the community of upcoming inperson registration opportunities for Summer Dirt Camp.
City/Agency Attorney Aleshire reported no updates.
SPECIAL ITEMS
2. A Proclamation Proclaiming April 12 – 18, 2026 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Proclamation presented to Dispatch Supervisor Andrea Egan, Dispatcher Deana Dahlstein, and Sugar.
3. A Proclamation Proclaiming April 19 – 25, 2026 as National Volunteer Week Proclamation presented to Community Emergency Response Team and Glendora Emergency Amateur Radio Services Volunteers Paulette Koss, Wesley Weil, and Don Warner; and Explorers Nolan Smith and Perla Ramos.
4. A Proclamation Proclaiming April 19 – 25, 2026 as National Library Week Proclamation presented to Board of Library Trustees President Erica Landmann, and Trustees Debbie Hall and Lisa Long.
PUBLIC HEARING
5. Conduct a Public Hearing to Receive a Report on the City of Glendora's Vacancies, Recruitment, and Retention Efforts Pursuant to Assembly Bill 2561 Item title was read into the record, and the Mayor formally opened the Public Hearing.
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Regular Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority Staff presented the staff report and provided an overview of the workforce trends, including hires, promotions, and separations, as well as recruitment and retention challenges related to private sector competition, retirement eligibility, and limited remote work opportunities; streamlined hiring processes, training programs, and employee engagement initiatives.
The Mayor opened the Public Testimony period. No members of the public requested to provide public testimony, and no written correspondence was received. The Public Testimony period and Public Hearing were closed.
A motion was made by Councilmember Allawos, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, to receive and file the report.
Motion carried 5 – 0 as follows: AYES: Allawos, Elias, Thompson, Davis, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Davis, seconded by Councilmember/Commissioner Thompson, to approve Consent Calendar Items as presented, affirming the actions appropriate to each item.
Motion carried 5 – 0 as follows: AYES: Allawos, Elias, Thompson, Davis, Fredendall; NOES:
None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
6. Affirm minutes from the March 24, 2026 City Council Meeting Affirmed as presented.
7. Review and Affirm Disbursements for March 2026 in the amount of $4,367,311.36 Reviewed and affirmed as presented.
NEW BUSINESS
8. Glendora 2050 Community Plan RFP Review
A motion was made by Councilmember Thompson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, to 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 Fredendall commented on upcoming Earth Day Event and encouraged the community to attend.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:29 PM.
Kathleen R. Sessman, MMC
City Clerk/Communications Director
Minutes were approved on May 12, 2026.