Minutes
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 26, 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, Police Chief Mike Randazzo, Police Captain Chris Stabio, Police Captain Shelly Gold, Finance Director/City Treasurer Kyle Johnson, Interim Recreation and Human Services Director Annie Warner, City Clerk/Communications Director Kathleen Sessman, Assistant Public Works Director Valerie Velasquez-Santoya, Assistant Public Works Director Paul Zampiello, Water Division Manager Damian Martinez, Park and Landscape Contracts Supervisor Matthew Boespflug, Accounting Supervisor Desiree Hernandez, Assistant Finance Director Natasha Woolford, Senior Digital Media Specialist Greg Morton, Digital Media Specialist Craig Gill, and Deputy City Clerk/Records Manager Roxanne Breceda
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Invocation was given by Reverend Susan Scranton of Grace Episcopal Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dr. Michael Cordich.
REORDERING OF AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Public Comments received
Members of the public requesting to speak included TJ Santadelli, and no written correspondence was received.
MEMBER STATEMENT/REPORTS
Councilmember/Commissioner Elias commented on the Memorial Day 5k event and encouraged community participation for future events.
Councilmember/Commissioner Allawos reported on Senator Perez’s Small Business Walk, noting the upcoming article in the San Gabriel Valley Examiner; provided an update from the Council of Governments (COG) meeting regarding the availability of the Senate Bill 79 maps beginning July 2, 2026, depicting the half-mile and quarter-mile density areas surrounding eligible transit stations; and announced his re-election as Second Vice President of the COG Executive Board.
Councilmember/Commissioner Thompson congratulated the Glendora High School baseball team on advancing toward the CIF championship, reflected on the significance of Memorial Day, and congratulated the Whitcomb High School graduates and staff.
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Davis commented on Senator Perez’s visit to Glendora, congratulated the Whitcomb High School graduates, announced upcoming graduation ceremonies and the Culture Fest event, and encouraged community participation.
Mayor/Chair Fredendall congratulated the Whitcomb High School graduates and encouraged the community to attend the upcoming Culture Fest event.
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CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
No statements were given.
SPECIAL ITEMS
2. Police Department Quarterly Update
Updated presented.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of the Regional Urban Water Management Plan and City Water Shortage Contingency Plan
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 2025 Regional Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan, including regional coordination efforts, water demand projections, drought risk assessments, groundwater basin management, imported water supply reliability, and updates to the City’s water shortage response stages.
The Mayor/Chair opened the Public Testimony period. No members of the public requested to provide public testimony, and no written correspondence was received.
The City Council discussion included the City’s share of consultant costs; baseline calculations and reduction targets; local well conditions and groundwater levels; imported water sources and system operations; statewide conservation mandates and long-term water use practices; nonfunctional turf reduction requirements; and regional reservoir and basin conditions.
Motion was made by Councilmember Allawos, seconded by Councilmember Thompson, to:
(1) Approve the proposed activity is not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as defined by Public Resources Code Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and 15378; and, (2) Adopt Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the Regional Urban Water Management Plan, including the City of Glendora (City) Water Shortage Contingency Plan.
Motion carried 5 – 0 by the following vote: AYES: Allawos, Elias, Thompson, Davis, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember/Commissioner Thompson commented on Item Nos. 6 and 8.
Council/Commission discussion included the proposed 36-month fixed contract rate, political signs, and the upcoming Candidate Workshop scheduled for June 30, 2026.
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 by the following vote: AYES: Allawos, Elias, Thompson, Davis, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
4. Affirm minutes from the City Council May 12, 2026 Regular Meeting The City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority:
(1) Affirmed minutes as presented.
5. City of Glendora and Glendora Successor Agency Investment Report for April 2026 The City Council and Successor Agency:
(1) Received and filed the Monthly Investment Activity Report for April 2026.
6. Consider Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Contract Services with Decor IQ, LLC for the Downtown Glendora Holiday Lighting Project Extending the Term of the Agreement for an Additional Three-Year Period in the amount not to exceed $64,973 Annually during the Three-Year Extension
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Regular Meeting City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority The City Council:
(1) Approved Consider Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Contract Services with Decor IQ, LLC for the Downtown Glendora Holiday Lighting Project Extending the Term of the Agreement for an Additional Three-Year Period in the amount not to exceed $64,973 Annually during the Three-Year Extension; and (2) Authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute the Amendment.
7. Consider an Annual Purchase Order to All American Asphalt for Backfill Materials in an Amount Not to Exceed $90,000 for Fiscal Year 2026-27
The City Council:
(1) Authorized the issuance of an annual purchase order to All American Asphalt for the supply of backfill materials in an amount not to exceed $90,000 for Fiscal Year 2026- 27; and
(2) Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the purchase order and any related documents, including minimal and/or non-substantive changes.
8. Consideration of Resolutions Initiating the Tuesday, November 3, 2026 City of Glendora City Council General Municipal Election for Districts 1 and 4 The City Council:
(1) Adopted City Council Resolution CC 2026-17 calling and giving notice of the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and adopting regulations pertaining to candidate statements; (2) Adopted City Council Resolution CC 2026-18 requesting the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk administer, manage, and oversee the City’s election and requesting consolidation with the Statewide General Election; and (3) Directed the City Clerk to forward certified copies of said resolutions to the County Board of Supervisors and Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.
MEMBER AGENDA ITEMS
9. Discussion of Potential E-Bike Regulations and Amendments to Title 10 of the Glendora Municipal Code (Fredendall and Allawos)
Following discussion, the City Council provided consensus for staff to:
(1) Proceed with drafting an ordinance addressing e-bike and related device regulations. (2) Council indicated support for location-based restrictions in pedestrian-heavy areas, including the Downtown Village, school frontages, parks, playgrounds, and selected trail areas.
(3) Council supported staff’s proposed education and diversion concept, including parent involvement for juvenile violations.
(4) Council directed staff to return with proposed language that includes exemptions for mobility devices intended for disability-related use.
(5) Council agreed that additional legal review is needed regarding age restrictions, enforcement provisions, and signage requirements.
(6) Return with proposed amendments prior to the start of the next school year.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2025 Motion made by Councilmember Allawos, seconded by Councilmember Thompson to:
(1) Receive and file the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025.
Motion carried 5 – 0 by the following vote: AYES: Allawos, Elias, Thompson, Davis, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
NEW BUSINESS
11. Urban Forestry Manual Update
Motion made by Councilmember Allawos, seconded by Councilmember Thompson to:
(1) Adopt the updated 2026 Urban Forestry Manual.
Motion carried 5 – 0 by the following vote: AYES: Allawos, Elias, Thompson, Davis, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
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MEMBER/STAFF CLOSING COMMENTS
City Manager/Executive Director Raymond announced that political signage information can be found on the City website at cityofglendora.gov/elections.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 10:12 PM.
Kathleen R. Sessman, MMC
City Clerk/Communications Director
Minutes were approved on June 9, 2026.