City of Glendora Minutes
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, June 9, 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, Housing Authority and Public Financing Authority, which are concurrently convening this evening.
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council, Successor Agency, Housing Authority and Public Financing Authority meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM.
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, Information Technology Director Sam Robbin, Interim Recreation and Human Services Director Annie Warner, City/Agency Clerk/Communications Director Kathleen Sessman, Interim Library Services Director Donna Dukes, Library Services Manager Cindy Romero, Finance Director/City Treasurer Kyle Johnson, Assistant Public Works Director Valerie Santoya-Velasquez, Assistant Community Development Director Sean McPherson, Management Analyst Stephanie Ryan, 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 requested to speak, and no written correspondence was received.
The meeting convened into Closed Session at 6:02 PM.
1. Closed Session
CS1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with legal counsel regarding pending litigation to which the City is a party. The title of such litigation is as follows: Scott Lewis vs. City of Glendora; WCAB No.
AD15160074 and 15160072; Claim No. 21-159229 and 20-150768 CS2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code§54957(b), to consider ratification of the City Manager’s appointment to the position of Recreation and Human Services Director Closed Session adjourned at 6:38 PM and the meeting reconvened into Open Session at 7:00 PM with all members present.
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City Attorney Aleshire reported the following actions taken in Closed Session: 1) The City Council was briefed, and a tentative settlement in the litigation matter was reached, pending final settlement agreement approval; and 2) The City Council ratified the City Manager’s appointment of Annie Warner as the new Recreation and Human Services Director.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Invocation was given by Reverend Karen Davis of First Christian Church of Glendora.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Library Services Manager Romero.
REORDERING OF AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
2. Public Comments received
Members of the public requesting to speak included Diana Trejo, Maydy Bran, Marc Bauer, Erica Landmann, Daphne Morfin, and no written correspondence was received.
MEMBER STATEMENT/REPORTS
Councilmember/Commissioner Elias provided an update regarding activities of the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments Human Development Committee, including preliminary discussions related to the upcoming Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) cycle; and requested clarification regarding a potential conflict of interest related to the South Hills feasibility study and professional services agreement.
Councilmember/Commissioner Thompson congratulated the Glendora High School boys baseball team on winning the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Division 3 and State Championships and encouraged recognition of the team's achievement; reminded residents to exercise caution during the summer months, particularly regarding youth use of bicycles and motorized bikes; and commented on the anniversary memorial of Officer Louie Pompei and thanked those who participated in honoring his service and legacy.
Councilmember/Commissioner Allawos requested additional information regarding pickleball court funding opportunities, coyote-related calls for service, and potential impacts associated with 5G towers.
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Davis recognized the remembrance ceremony honoring former Glendora Police Officer Louie Pompei held on June 9, 2026, encouraged the community to attend the Glendora Farmers Market on June 10, 2026, reported on her attendance at the League of California Cities meeting, where the Metropolitan Water District provided a presentation on regional water supply conditions and water conservation efforts and congratulated the Glendora High School boys' baseball team on its accomplishments.
Mayor/Chair Fredendall commented on water conservation efforts; encouraged community participation in the Farmers Market; recognized the success of the Cultural Fest; and expressed condolences on the passing of former West Covina Councilmember Lloyd Johnson.
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CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS
No statements were given.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. A Public Hearing to Consider a Resolution Amending the City of Glendora General Plan Circulation Element
Item title was read into the record, and the Mayor formally opened the Public Hearing.
Staff report and overview of the General Plan Circulation Element amendment to establish a grid-block street network south of the Metro A Line station and support future development.
The Mayor opened 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.
The City Council discussion included open space, economic development opportunities, branding, and the timing of the amendment.
Motion was made by Councilmember Allawos, seconded by Councilmember Thompson to:
(1) Adopt a CEQA Notice of Exemption for the City of Glendora General Plan Circulation Element; and
(2) Adopt City Council Resolution CC 2026-19 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDORA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO ADOPT THE
AMENDED CIRCULATION ELEMENT, AND FINDING THE GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA).”
Motion carried 5 – 0 by the following votes: AYES: Allawos, Elias, Thompson, Davis, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
4. A Public Hearing to Consider Resolutions Adopting the Budget for the City of Glendora for Fiscal Year 2026-27, Adopting the Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2026-27, Delegating Investment Authority, and Determining and Establishing the GANN Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Item title was read into the record, and the Mayor/Chair formally opened the Public Hearing.
Staff presented the staff report and provided an overview of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 MidCycle Budget Update, proposed revisions to the Investment Policy, delegation of investment authority, and the GANN Appropriations Limit calculation, additional staffing, updates to the five-year Capital Improvement Plan, new federally funded street-related projects.
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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 Public Testimony period and the Public Hearing were closed.
The City Council/Commission discussion included the City’s reserve levels, CalPERS update, Measure E/Z, investment policy, code enforcement and community preservation staffing caseloads, community needs for additional staffing and further analysis of hiring an additional Community Preservation Officer (CPO).
Request was made by Mayor/Chair Fredendall, seconded by Councilmember/Commissioner Elias to:
(1) Add funding for an additional Community Preservation Officer (CPO) to the 2026- 27 budget.
Motion was made by Councilmember/Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Councilmember/Commissioner Allawos to:
(1) Adopt Joint Resolution CC 2026-20, CC 2026-20 (SA), FN 2026-01, HA 2026- 02 entitled, "A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR
AGENCY, HOUSING AUTHORITY AND PUBLIC FINANCING
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GLENDORA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF GLENDORA FOR FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING JULY 1, 2026 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027;"
(2) Adopt City Council Resolution CC 2026-21 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDORA, CALIFORNIA,
DETERMINING AND ESTABLISHING GANN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XIII B OF
THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTIONS AND GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 7910;”
(3) Adopt Joint Resolution CC 2026-22, CC 2026-22 (SA) entitled, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF
THE CITY OF GLENDORA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL
STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING JULY 1, 2026 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027;”
(4) Adopt Joint Resolution CC 2026-23, CC 2026-23 (SA) entitled, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF
THE CITY OF GLENDORA, CALIFORNIA, DELEGATING THE CITY
INVESTMENT AUTHORITY TO THE CITY TREASURER;” and
(5) Adopt City Council Resolution CC 2026-24 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDORA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE AUTHORIZED POSITION
CONTROL LISTING AND THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR THE CITY OF GLENDORA."
(6) Direct staff to add an additional Community Preservation Officer (CPO) to the 2026-27 budget and to return on June 23, 2026 with an assessment for hiring as soon as possible.
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Motion carried 5 – 0 by the following votes: AYES: Allawos, Elias, Thompson, Davis, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
5. A Public Hearing to Consider a Resolution Establishing and Amending the Master Schedule of Fees for Service for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 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 2026-27 Master Schedule of Fees for Service, annual fee review process, and applicable CPI-based adjustments.
The Mayor opened the Public Testimony period. Members of the public requesting to provide Public Testimony included Daphne Morfin, and no written correspondence was received. The Public Testimony period and Public Hearing were closed.
The City Council discussion included fee recovery efforts, resident and non-resident verification for facilities rentals, and clarification regarding passport card administration error.
Motion was made by Councilmember Allawos, seconded by Councilmember Thompson to:
(1) Adopt City Council Resolution CC 2026-25 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDORA ESTABLISHING THE
MASTER SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR SERVICE AND AMENDING
CITYWIDE FEES FOR COST OF SERVICE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27.” Motion carried 5 – 0 by the following votes: AYES: Allawos, Elias, Thompson, Davis, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
SPECIAL ITEMS
6. Strategic Plan Update for May 2026
Update presented.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember/Commissioner Allawos requested Item #10 be pulled for separate discussion.
Motion was made by Councilmember/Commissioner Allawos, seconded by Councilmember/Commissioner Thompson, to approve Consent Calendar Items #7 - #13, affirming the actions appropriate to each item and noting that item #10 was pulled and will be conducted separately.
Motion carried 5 – 0 by the following vote: AYES: Allawos, Elias, Thompson, Davis, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
7. Affirm minutes from the City Council May 26, 2026 Regular Meeting The City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority:
(1) Affirmed minutes as presented.
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8. Review and Affirm Disbursements for May 2026 in the amount of $5,491,831.40 The City Council and Successor Agency:
(1) Reviewed and affirmed disbursements for May 2026 in the amount of $5,491,831.40.
9. Consider an Agreement with Ocean Blue Environmental Services, Inc. for Biological/Hazardous Waste Cleanup and Disposal Services for an initial term ending June 30, 2029, with an option to extend the term for two additional one-year periods, in the amount not to exceed of $170,000 annually during the term or any extended term The City Council:
(1) Awarded an Agreement with Ocean Blue Environmental Services, Inc. for Biological/Hazardous Waste Cleanup and Disposal Services for an initial term ending June 30, 2029, with an option to extend the term fortwo additional one-year periods, in the amount not to exceed of $170,000 annually during the term or any extended term;
(2) Authorized a ten percent (10%) contingency in an amount of $17,000 annually during the term or any extended term; and
(3) Authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute the Agreement including minimal and/or non-substantive changes.
PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION
10. Consider a Professional Contract Services Agreement for South Hills Development Feasibility Analysis
Item pulled for separate discussion and update given.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Councilmember Allawos, seconded by Councilmember Thompson to:
(1) Award a Professional Contract Services Agreement to T&B Planning, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $130,000 for services related to the South Hills Development Feasibility Analysis.
Motion carried 5 – 0 by the following vote: AYES: Allawos, Elias, Thompson, Davis, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
11. Adoption of a Resolution Designating Employees Required to Receive Fiscal and Financial Training Pursuant to Government Code Section 53238.1 and Senate Bill 827 The City Council:
(1) Adopted City Council Resolution CC 2026-26 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDORA, CALIFORNIA,
DESIGNATING CITY OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES REQUIRED TO
RECEIVEFISCAL AND FINANCIAL TRAINING PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53238.1 ANDSENATE BILL 827”; and (2) Directed staff to review the designated positions list on a biennial basis and return any recommended updates to the City Council as necessary to ensure compliance with Senate Bill 827 requirements.
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12. Authorize Laserfiche Electronic Document Management System (ECMS) Agreement for licenses and implementation with Complete Paperless Solution (CPS) in the amount not to exceed $130,755
The City Council:
(1) Authorized the purchase of Laserfiche Document Management for licensing and implementation, including the OnBase (legacy document management application) conversion, in the amount not to exceed $186,190;
(2) Authorized ongoing maintenance in the amount of $52,775 annually, subject to 5% increase year over year; and
(3) Authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute the Laserfiche contract including minimal and/or non-substantive changes.
13. Consideration of Resolutions Adopting the City of Glendora 2025 Regional Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and the Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) The City Council:
(1) Adopted City Council Resolution CC 2026-27 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDORA, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING THE 2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN AND
DIRECTING THE FILING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PLAN;”
(2) Adopted City Council Resolution CC 2026-28 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDORA, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING THE 2025 WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN AND
DIRECTING THE FILING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PLAN;”
(3) Directed the City Clerk to publish the Resolutions upon adoption; and (4) Authorized staff to file the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan with the State of California Department of Water Resources.
NEW BUSINESS
14. Consideration of Amendment No. 5 to the Franchise Agreement Between the City of Glendora and Arakelian Enterprises, Inc., dba Athens Services for Integrated Waste Management
Discussion included Senate Bill 1383 compliance requirements, the implementation of a three-container collection program, business right-sizing opportunities to help businesses transition to bundled services, senior discount program, rate structures, and organics waiver eligibility.
Motion was made by Councilmember Allawos, seconded by Councilmember Thompson to:
(1) Approve Amendment No. 5 to the Franchise Agreement between the City of Glendora and Arakelian Enterprises, Inc., dba Athens Services for Integrated Waste Management.
Motion carried 5 – 0 by the following votes: AYES: Allawos, Elias, Thompson, Davis, Fredendall; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
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MEMBER/STAFF CLOSING COMMENTS
Mayor/Chair Fredendall announced the upcoming Glendora Farmers Market on June 10, 2026 and the June 16, 2026 City Council Special Meeting Workshop #1.
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Davis commented on Lloyd Johnson's service to the San Gabriel Valley and the Peace Officers Memorial and Pompei Park.
City Manager/Executive Director Raymond thanked staff for their work on agenda items and preparations for the upcoming City Council Special Meeting Workshop #1.
Police Chief Randazzo commented on the anniversary memorial of Officer Louie Pompei, recognized community efforts honoring Officer Pompei's legacy, provided an update regarding parole proceedings involving the suspects, and discussed community recognition activities at Louie Pompei Memorial Sports Park and donations to the Peace Officers Memorial.
Councilmember/Commissioner Allawos commented on the parole proceedings involving the suspects.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 9:55 PM in memory of Lloyd Johnson.
Kathleen R. Sessman, MMC
City Clerk/Communications Director
Minutes were approved on July 14, 2026.