City of Glendora Minutes
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, April 28, 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 7:02 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, Police Chief Mike Randazzo, Police Captain Chris Stabio, Finance Director/City Treasurer Kyle Johnson, Community Development Director Jeff Kugel, Interim Recreation and Human Services Director Annie Warner, Jailer Fallon Atkins, Management Analyst Shantelle Coria, Digital Media Specialist Craig Gill, Senior Digital Media Specialist Greg Morton, Senior Office Assistant Tori Tevelow, Deputy City Clerk/Records Manager Roxanne Breceda
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Invocation was given by Dr. Michael Cordich of the First Baptist Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jonathan Medel.
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT REPORTS
1. High School Student Reports
Student reports were presented, and the City Council recognized Glendora High School representative Maya Yassine, Charter Oak High School representative Iris Cuevas, St.
Lucy’s Priory High School representative Julianna Santiago, and Whitcomb High School representative Jonathan Medel.
REORDERING OF AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
2. Public Comments received
Members of the public requesting to speak, included Linda Davidson and Tanya Pace, and written correspondence was received from: Dystanie Flores and Michael Matthews. At the request of Mayor Fredendall, Michael Matthews’ correspondence was read into the record.
There were no objections.
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MEMBER STATEMENT/REPORTS
Mayor/Chair Fredendall thanked staff and community partners for the successful Earth Day event.
Councilmember/Commissioner Davis commented on Earth Day; announced Small Business Week scheduled for May 3–9, 2026; announced the National Day of Prayer event sponsored by the Glendora Ministerial Association on May 7, 2026, in front of City Hall from 12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.; and requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Jerry Croisant.
Mayor/Chair Fredendall announced the State of the City event scheduled for May 7, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at the Daniel Crowther Teen Center, and invited the community to attend.
Councilmember/Commissioner Thompson thanked the minister group leaders and organizers for the recent Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast featuring Father Boyle; congratulated Rod Tilton on being named principal of Glendora High School; and recognized Public Works staff, contractors, and partner agencies for their response efforts related to the major water main break on Country Club Drive.
Councilmember/Commissioner Allawos commented on the recent Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast; and reported on his appointment to and attendance at the Council of Governments Ad Hoc Committee meeting to discuss Senate Bill 79 and regional housing laws.
Councilmember/Commissioner Elias thanked the high school students for their reports; commented on participating in the volunteer luncheon at the La Fetra Center; commented positively on the Dirt Camp registration process; shared updates from the Business Improvement District meeting regarding the approved farmers market initiative in the Glendora Village; and announced that she and Mayor Fredendall would attend the Southern California Association of Governments Annual Conference the following week.
CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
No statements were given.
SPECIAL ITEMS
3. A Proclamation Proclaiming on Recycling and Organics Separation in Honor of Earth Day 2026
Proclamation presented to Athens Director of Government Affairs Denaee Amaya and Interim Recreation and Human Services Director Annie Warner.
4. A Proclamation Proclaiming May 3 – 9, 2026 as Correctional Officers Week Proclamation presented to Jailer Fallon Atkins and Police Captain Chris Stabio.
5. A Proclamation Proclaiming May 3 – 9, 2026 as Municipal Clerk’s Week Proclamation presented to Senior Office Assistant Tori Tevelow and Deputy City Clerk/Records Manager Roxanne Breceda.
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PUBLIC HEARING
6. Conduct a Public Meeting and Public Hearing to Receive Testimony and Consider a Resolution to Levy and Collect Assessments for the Glendora Village Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Item title was read into the record, and the Mayor formally opened the Public Hearing.
Staff presented the staff report and provided an overview of the proposed levy and collection of assessments for the Glendora Village Business Improvement District (BID) for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, noting that the BID supports marketing, events, beautification, and economic activity within the Village area.
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.
Tabulation was conducted and one ballot was received with a majority protest not received; therefore, it was appropriate for the City Council to adopt a Resolution approving the levy and collection of assessments from the Glendora Village Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
A motion was made by Councilmember Allawos, seconded by Councilmember Thompson, to adopt City Council Resolution CC 2026-27 entitled “A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDORA, ADOPTING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 FOR
THE GLENDORA VILLAGE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AS
PERMITTED BY THE PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA LAW OF 1989 (CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAY CODE SECTION 36500 ET SEQ.)” 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 Councilmember/Commissioner Allawos, 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.
7. Affirm minutes from the April 14, 2026 City Council Meeting Affirmed as presented.
8. City of Glendora and Glendora Successor Agency Investment Report for March 2026 Received and filed the City of Glendora and Glendora Successor Agency Investment Report for March 2026.
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9. Consider Amendment No. 3 with Lance Soll & Lunghard LLP for Financial Accounting and Consulting Services
Approved Amendment No. 3 with Lance Soll & Lunghard LLP for Financial Accounting and Consulting Services to increase the total contract amount from $350,000 to $570,000 and extend the Term.
10. Annual Presentation on Military Equipment Policy and Use Report (AB 481) Received and filed the report.
11. Resolution Authorizing Investment of Monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) and Designating Authorized Officers
Adopted City Council Resolution CC 2026-08 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDORA AUTHORIZING AND ADOPTING
THE INVESTMENT OF MONIES IN THE LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND (LAIF) AND DESIGNATING AUTHORIZED OFFICERS."
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12. Workshop Framework and One-Time Funding Direction
Discussion included one-time reserve funding considerations, deferred maintenance needs, potential project priorities, including city facilities, and streets and roads; the proposed timeline for the workshop series; and consensus direction was provided to consider separate motions regarding one-time funding strategies associated with Option C and the timing and structure of the proposed workshop series.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Councilmember Allawos, seconded by Councilmember Thompson, to approve Option C – Moderate+ ($8–12 million range) as the guideline for one-time funding considerations, including related direction discussed by the City Council regarding project and funding considerations.
Motion carried 5 – 0 as follows: AYES: Allawos, Elias, Thompson, Davis, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
A second motion was made by Councilmember Thompson, seconded by Councilmember Allawos, to direct staff to return with workshop dates and to schedule Workshop No. 1 no later than June 2026, Workshop No. 2 no later than September 2026, and Workshop No. 3 no later than October 20, 2026.
Motion carried 5 – 0 as follows: AYES: Allawos, Elias, Thompson, Davis, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
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MEMBER/STAFF CLOSING COMMENTS
Chief Randazzo thanked the City Council for the recent proclamations recognizing dispatchers and jailers and publicly acknowledged the Police Department volunteers for their continued service to the community; highlighted the volunteers’ assistance during the Country Club Drive water main break, where volunteers provided traffic control support, allowing police officers to remain available for public safety services; and expressed appreciation for the thousands of volunteer hours contributed annually in support of Police Department operations.
Councilmember/Commissioner Davis commented on Denim Day, observed annually on the last Wednesday in April to raise awareness for sexual assault victims and survivors, and acknowledged local organizations that provide support services to those affected.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 9:46 PM in memory of Jerry Croissant.
Kathleen R. Sessman, MMC
City Clerk/Communications Director
Minutes were approved on May 12, 2026.