City of Glendora Minutes
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 12, 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 (via Zoom), Police Chief Mike Randazzo, Police Captain Chris Stabio, Finance Director/City Treasurer Kyle Johnson, Information Technology Director Sam Robbin (via Zoom), Interim Recreation and Human Services Director Annie Warner, Interim Library Director Donna Dukes, City Clerk/Communications Director Kathleen Sessman, Assistant Public Works Director Valerie Velasquez-Santoya, Assistant Public Works Director Paul Zampiello, Economic Development and Housing Manager Tiffany Chew, Business Services Manager Paul Fisher, Management Analyst Armando De Jesus, Officer Andres Rodriguez, Officer Vanessa Alvarez, Officer Miguel Vargas, Facilities Maintenance Supervisor Ryan Hacecky, Public Works Maintenance and Operations Supervisor Victor Valenzuela, Administrative Assistant Emily Bufanda, Digital Media Specialist Craig Gill, Senior Digital Media Specialist Greg Morton, Senior Office Assistant Tori Tevelow, and 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 Administrative Assistant Bufanda.
REORDERING OF AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
Mayor Fredendall requested that the agenda be reordered to consider Special Items No. 2 prior to Public Comment. Motion was made by Councilmember Allawos, seconded by Councilmember Thompson to approve the reordered agenda. Motion carried without objection.
SPECIAL ITEMS
2. 2026 Water Awareness Poster Contest Recognitions
Management Analyst De Jesus recognized students receiving awards in the 2026 Water Awareness Poster Contest and congratulated the participants for their creativity:
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nd Grade: 1st Place Nayella Marie Vu Cullen Elementary School 2 nd Place Andrew Leyva Cullen Elementary School
3 rd Place Tatiana Munoz Cullen Elementary School
3 rd
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th Grades: 1st Place Bailey Wright Sutherland Elementary School 2 nd Place Alyssa To Cullen Elementary School
3 rd Place Claire Huang Cullen Elementary School
5 th Grade 1st Place Hannah Yu Stanton Elementary School 2 nd Place Aubrey Hernandez Cullen Elementary School
3 rd Place Joseph Kotowski Sellers Elementary School
6 th
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th Grades 1st Place Arpita Singh Sandburg Middle School 2 nd Place McKayla Quach Sandburg Middle School
3 rd Place Sofia Franklin Goddard Middle School
PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Public Comments received
Members of the public requesting to speak, included Gary Boyer, Michael Cordich, Armando Estrada, and Terri Merrick, and no written correspondence was received.
MEMBER STATEMENTS/REPORTS
Councilmember/Commissioner Thompson commended the Mayor and City staff for the successful State of the City presentation and thanked Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Davis and the ministerial staff for organizing the National Day of Prayer.
Councilmember/Commissioner Elias expressed appreciation for the public engagement regarded to the citizen initiative committee; commended staff for the departmental booths at this year’s State of the City event; and honored the City’s officers and their families for their dedication and support.
Councilmember/Commissioner Allawos requested clarification on the City’s street-striping policies, abandoned vehicle enforcement, traffic enforcement staffing, and motorcycle officer operations; and reported on his attendance at the Council of Governments meeting, including the anticipated ratification of the executive leadership team at the next meeting, with current officers expected to remain in their positions.
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Davis recognized retiring Pastor Bruce French of Cornerstone for leading the National Day of Prayer; announced the upcoming Peace Officers Memorial Day Ceremony on May 15, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. on the front steps of the Police Department, and the Memorial Day 5K Walk/Run on May 25, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., which benefits Glendora schools.
Mayor/Chair Fredendall congratulated staff on the success of the State of the City event and noted that the City received valuable feedback to further enhance the resident experience for future events.
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CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
City Manager/Executive Director Raymond announced that three workshops will be held at 6:00 p.m. in Bidwell Forum on the third Tuesday of June, July, and September.
Captain Stabio provided a brief overview on the two types of cameras utilized in the City, Flock license plate reading cameras and Axon live view cameras.
SPECIAL ITEMS
3. A Proclamation proclaiming May 10-16, 2026 as National Police Week and May 15, 2026 as National Peace Officer Memorial Day
Proclamation was presented to Chief Mike Randazzo, Officer Andres Rodriguez, Officer Vanessa Alvarez, and Officer Miguel Vargas.
4. A Proclamation Proclaiming May 17-23, 2026 as National Public Works Week Proclamation was presented to Administrative Assistant Emily Bufanda, Water Construction Inspector Jeff Moore, Management Analyst Armando De Jesus, Facilities Maintenance Supervisor Ryan Hacecky, Public Works Maintenance and Operations Supervisor Victor Valenzuela, Business Services Manager Paul Fisher, and Assistant Public Works Director Valerie Velasquez-Santoya
PUBLIC HEARING
5. A Public Hearing to consider the FY 2026-27 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
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 Fiscal Year 2026–2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan, including the proposed use of funds for street accessibility improvements.
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.
Motion was made by Councilmember Allawos, seconded by Councilmember Thompson, to:
1. Approve the CDBG Annual Action Plan FY 2026-27; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to submit the Annual Plan for CDBG funding to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Motion carried 5 – 0 by the following vote: 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.
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6. Affirm minutes from the April 14, 2026 Special City Council Meeting and the April 28, 2026 Regular Joint City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority Meeting The City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority:
1. Affirmed minutes as presented.
7. Review and Affirm City of Glendora and Glendora Successor Agency Disbursements for April 2026 in the amount of $3,595,442.91
The City Council and Glendora Successor Agency:
1. Received and affirmed the City of Glendora and Glendora Successor Agency Disbursements for April 2026 in the amount of $3,595,442.91.
8. Consider a Contract Services Agreement with Thirkettle Corporation (DBA Aqua Metric Sales Company) for the South Hills West Base Station in an amount not to exceed $54,483 The City Council:
1. Awarded a contract services agreement (Agreement) with Thirkettle Corporation (DBA Aqua Metric Sales Company) for the purchase and installation of a Sensus M420B Base Station, antenna, and coaxial cable for the South Hills West Base Station location, in an amount not to exceed $54,482.12;
2. Authorized a ten percent (10%) contingency in an amount of $5,448; and
3. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement, including minimal and/or non-substantive changes.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9. Consider Resolutions and Policies to Implement SB 707 (Durazo) Requirements Motion by Councilmember Thompson, seconded by Councilmember Allawos, to:
1. Adopt Resolution CC 2026-09 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDORA AMENDING THE RULES AND
PROTOCOLS FOR THE CONDUCT OF PUBLIC MEETINGS, PROCEEDINGS AND BUSINESS AND REPEALING RESOLUTIONS CC 24-36 AND CC 2024-21 OR ANY RESOLUTION IN CONFLICT OR INCONSISTENT HEREWITH”;
2. Adopt Resolution CC 2026-10 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDORA ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR
DISRUPTION OF REMOTE PARTICIPATION SERVICES DURING A
MEETING”;
3. Adopt a Social Media Policy, establishing guidelines for permissible use of social media consistent with applicable provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act, as amended by SB 707 and AB 992; and
4. Direct staff to have proposed policies and resolutions effective July 1, 2026, unless otherwise specified.
Motion carried 5 – 0 by the following vote: AYES: Allawos, Elias, Thompson, Davis, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
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NEW BUSINESS
10. Capital Improvement Update May 2026
Motion by Councilmember Allawos, seconded by Councilmember Thompson, to:
1. Receive and file the report.
Motion carried 5 – 0 by the following vote: AYES: Allawos, Elias, Thompson, Davis, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
11. Consideration of Resolutions Relating to the Levy of Fiscal Year 2026/27 Assessment in Connection with Streetlight Maintenance District Number 1 Motion by Councilmember Allawos, seconded by Councilmember Thompson, to:
1. Adopt Resolution CC 2026-11 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GLENDORA INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL
ASSESSMENT LEVY WITH RESPECT TO THE STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA";
2. Adopt Resolution CC 2026-12 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDORA PRELIMINARY APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT FILED WITH RESPECT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 LEVY OF THE
ASSESSMENT IN CONNECTION WITH CITY OF GLENDORA STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1"; and
3. Adopt Resolution CC 2026-13 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
STATING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY THE ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 IN CONNECTION WITH CITY OF GLENDORA STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING".
Motion carried 5 – 0 by the following vote: AYES: Allawos, Elias, Thompson, Davis, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
12. Consideration of Resolutions Relating to the Levy of Fiscal Year 2026/27 Assessment in Connection with Landscape Maintenance District Number 1 Motion by Councilmember Allawos, seconded by Councilmember Thompson, to:
1. Adopt Resolution CC 2026-14 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT LEVY WITH
RESPECT TO THE ZONES WITHIN LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 PURSUANT TO THEPROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA”;
2. Adopt Resolution CC 2026-15 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL PRELIMINARY APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT FILED WITH
RESPECT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 LEVY OFTHE ASSESSMENT IN
CONNECTION WITH CITY OF GLENDORA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 1”; and
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3. Adopt Resolution CC 2026-16 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
STATING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY THE ASSESSMENT ZONES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 IN CONNECTION WITH CITY OF GLENDORA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING”.
Motion carried 5 – 0 by the following vote: AYES: Allawos, Elias, Thompson, Davis, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
MEMBER/STAFF CLOSING COMMENTS
There were no statements or reports given.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:52 PM.
Kathleen R. Sessman, MMC
City Clerk/Communications Director
Minutes were approved on May 26, 2026.