City of Glendora

City Council

David Fredendall, Mayor, District 2

Karen Davis, Mayor Pro Tem, District 4

Michael Allawos, Councilmember, District 1

Shaunna Elias, Councilmember, District 3

Mendell Thompson, Councilmember, District 5

 

CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND HOUSING AUTHORITY

7:00 PM GENERAL SESSION


Tuesday, March 24, 2026

City Hall Council Chamber

116 E. Foothill Boulevard, Glendora

AGENDA

 

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

In permitting a nonsectarian invocation, the City does not intend to proselytize, advance, or disparage any faith or belief. Neither the City nor the City Council endorses any particular belief or form of invocation.

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT REPORTS

1. High School Student Reports

ACTION: Conducted.

REORDERING OF AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA

PUBLIC COMMENT

The City of Glendora encourages community participation at its public meetings. Speakers are limited to three minutes, and time may not be shared or transferred. A total of 30 minutes is reserved for public comment, which may be extended by majority vote of the legislative body. At regular meetings, comments may address both agenda and non-agenda items during the Public Comment portion, with additional opportunities to speak provided during Public Hearings. At special meetings, public comment is limited to agenda items. Residents may participate in person or submit comments by email, phone, mail, or other available methods. Participation options may be adjusted if a State of Emergency, Health Order, or Executive Order limits in-person attendance. For more information, see the Guide to Public Meetings and Participating in Public Meetings on the City’s website at www.cityofglendora.gov/citymeetings.

2. Public Comments Received

Gary Boyer, Michael Matthews, John Harrold, Tomoko Toland, Frank Artura, Bob Moore, and Bassam Mouazzen.

MEMBER STATEMENTS/REPORTS

CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY STATEMENTS

SPECIAL ITEMS

3. A Proclamation Proclaiming March 23-27 as Government Finance Professionals Week

ACTION: Presented.

4. Update on Addressing Homelessness - March 2026

ACTION: Receive and File. MOTION: Carried 5 - 0.

Recommended Action for the City Council:

— 1. Receive and file the update.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Public hearings shall conform to the protocol established to conduct of public meetings, proceedings, and business in the City of Glendora. Following presentation of the staff report, the applicant/appellant will be allowed ten (10) minutes in which to make a presentation. Following the presentation of the applicant/appellant public testimony share be called, each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes, speaking once. The Presiding Officer may permit a five (5) minute rebuttal/summation by a representative of applicant/appellant. The public hearing will then be closed, and no member of the public shall be allowed to speak further unless, upon motion, and the public hearing is reopened by the governing body. Any person desiring to provide testimony during a Public Hearing item shall make his/her presence known to the Presiding officer. Speakers are entitled to submit written or other graphic evidence. All such evidence presented shall be retained by the City Clerk as part of the Clerk’s record. PLEASE NOTE: If you challenge any of the proposed action(s) in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing.

5. Consideration of Proposed Funding Recommendations for the FY 2026-27 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds

ACTION: Approve / Adopt. MOTION: Carried 5 - 0.

Recommended Actions for the City Council:

— 1. Review and accept the proposed funding recommendations for the FY 2026-2027 One-Year Action Plan; and

— 2. Commence the required 30-day public comment period for the FY 2026-2027 Plan.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Items on the Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion without individual discussion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the governing body requests specific item(s) be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. Items removed from the Consent Calendar will be considered after the Consent Calendar is approved. Anyone wishing to address a Consent Calendar item should do so during the Public Comment Period.

6. Affirm minutes from the March 10, 2026 meeting

ACTION: Approve Consent Calendar. MOTION: Carried 5 - 0.

Recommended Action for the City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority:

— 1. Affirm minutes as presented.

7. City of Glendora and Glendora Successor Agency Investment Report for February 2026

ACTION: Approve Consent Calendar. MOTION: Carried 5 - 0.

Recommended Action for the City Council and Successor Agency:

— 1. Receive and file the Monthly Investment Activity Report for February 2026.

8. Consideration of Amendment No. 2 to the Contract Services Agreement with Environment Planning Development Solutions, Inc., dated May 24, 2022 for additional environmental services related to the North Glendora Reservoir replacement project in an amount not to exceed $17,575 for additional services

ACTION: Approve Consent Calendar. MOTION: Carried 5 - 0.

Recommended Actions for the City Council:

— 1. Approve Amendment No. 2 ("Amendment") to the Contract Services Agreement ("Agreement") with Environment Planning Development Solutions, Inc. (dba EPD Solutions) dated May 24, 2022, extending the Term of the Agreement and increasing the contract sum by $17,575 to a total amount not to exceed $190,191; 

— 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2, including minimal and/or non-substantive changes; and 

— 3. Authorize the City Manager to extend the term of the Agreement by two additional one-year periods. 

9. Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Contract Services with JMDIAZ, Inc. for Engineering and Land Development Services

ACTION: Approve Consent Calendar. MOTION: Carried 5 - 0.

Recommended Actions for the City Council:

— 1. Approve Amendment No. 1 (“Amendment”) to the Contract Services Agreement (the “Agreement”) with JMDiaz, Inc. (“JMD”) extending the contract term by one year and increasing the compensation due to JMD under the Agreement by $349,000 to a total amount of $570,000; and

— 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment.

10. Consider Amendment No. 4 to the Contract Services Agreement with CSG Consultants, Inc. for Building Plan Review and Inspection Services for an additional one-year term and an amount not to exceed $1,810,000

ACTION: Approve Consent Calendar. MOTION: Carried 5 - 0.

Recommended Actions for the City Council:

— 1. Approve Amendment No. 4 to the Contract Services Agreement with CSG Consultants, Inc., extending the contract term by one year and increasing the contract amount by $425,000, a new not-to-exceed total of $1,810,000; and

— 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.

11. Consideration of a Construction Contract to Harbor Construction Coating & Restoration, Inc. for the Mary E. & Clement M. La Fetra Center Stairs Replacement Project in an amount not to exceed $234,600

ACTION: Approve Consent Calendar. MOTION: Carried 5 - 0.

Recommended Actions for City Council:

— 1. Adopt a Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15301(d) of the California Code of Regulations (CEQA Guidelines);

— 2. Approve the Construction Contract with Harbor Coating Construction & Restoration Inc. for the Mary E. & Clement M. La Fetra Center Staircase Replacement Project, Plan No. 1387, in the amount of $234,600;

— 3. Authorize a contingency for necessary change orders in an amount not to exceed 10% ($23,460) of the total contract amount ($234,600) for a total authorization not to exceed $258,060; and

— 4. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the Contract and approve change orders within the approved contingency amount, including minimal and/or non-substantive changes.

12. Notice of Completion for Resurfacing of Finkbiner Park Skate Park

ACTION: Approve Consent Calendar. MOTION: Carried 5 - 0.

Recommended Actions for the City Council:

— 1. Accept and Approve the Notice of Completion for the Resurfacing of Finkbiner Park Skate Park project by California Skateparks Inc.; and

— 2. Authorize the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion for recordation.

MEMBER AGENDA ITEMS

13. Unscheduled Vacancy on the Water Commission Update (Office No. 3; Term Expiring: June 30, 2029)

ACTION: Direct Staff. Option 1: To schedule interviews and appointment with the qualified applicants for a Special City Council meeting on April 14, 2026 at 5:30 PM. Motion: Carried 5 - 0.

Recommended Actions for the City Council:

— 1. Provide direction to staff on next steps regarding the recruitment to fill the unscheduled vacancy on the Water Commission.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

14. Consideration of a Resolution adopting an updated legislative platform to be used as the background to review proposed legislation and requests for support/opposition

ACTION: Approve / Adopt. MOTION: Carried 5 - 0.

Recommended Action for the City Council:

— 1. Review and approve the FY 2025-2027 State and Federal Legislative Platform; and

— 2. Adopt a City Council Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDORA ADOPTING AN AMENDED ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY FOR A LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY PROGRAM."

15. Information on Citizen Ad-Hoc Committees, City Council Sub-Committees, and Direction on the Use of One-Time Funds

ACTION: Direct Staff. To define available surplus funds by reducing reserves to 30% to implement the Corporate/Public Works Yard restructure plan, as previously presented, and initiate the project immediately. Any remaining available or short-term realized funding shall be directed toward street restoration. Funding sources shall include excess reserves and the reprioritization of capital project funds, excluding pension and other post-employment benefits (OPEB) 115 Trust funds. MOTION: Failed 2 – 3. ACTION: Direct Staff. To host three workshop series, once a month, to discuss the one-time use of funds and other funding, the current status of known major capital needs, and the discussion of what a committee would look like if the council were to establish one. MOTION: Carried 5 - 0. ACTION: Receive and File. The report on citizen ad-hoc committees and City Council sub-committees. MOTION: Carried 5 - 0.

Recommended Actions for the City Council:

— 1. Receive a report on citizen ad-hoc committees and City Council sub-committees and provide direction, as necessary; and

— 2. Provide direction, as necessary, on the use of one-time funds.

NEW BUSINESS

16. Annual Report for the Business Improvement District and Consideration of a Resolution of Intent to Levy and Collect Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 For the Glendora Village Business Improvement District

ACTION: Approve / Adopt. MOTION: Carried 5 - 0.

Recommended Actions for the City Council:

— 1. Approve the FY 2026-2027 Business Improvement District Annual Report; and

— 2. Adopt a City Council Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDORA DECLARING THE CITY COUNCIL'S INTENT TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 FOR THE GLENDORA VILLAGE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE LEVY OF THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS"

17. 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report and the Housing Element Implementation Annual Progress Report

ACTION: Approve / Adopt. MOTION: Carried 5 - 0.

Recommended Action for the City Council:

— 1. Receive and file the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report and the Housing Element Implementation Annual Progress Report.

MEMBER/STAFF CLOSING COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT

Date Posted: March 17, 2026 06:00 pm