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M I N U T E S
GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor Glendale, CA 91206
AUGUST 16, 2022
ROLL CALL – All Present
1. CLOSED SESSION – 3:16 p.m.
a. Conference with Legal Counsel – Pending Litigation: Vardanyan, et al. v.
City of Glendale, et al., L.A.S.C. Case No. 22STCV10992 b. Conference with Legal Counsel – Pending Litigation: Direct Shopping Network, LLC v. City of Glendale, L.A.S.C. Case No. 20STCV49351
c. Public Employee Appointment – Fire Chief
Items 1a and 1b removed from the agenda.
City Attorney Mike Garcia indicated that action is not anticipated. Council recessed to Closed Session at 3:16 p.m.
2. REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA – 6:02 PM
Roll Call – All Present
a. Flag Salute: Mayor Kassakhian
b. Invocation: Suzie Abajian, City Clerk
c. Report of City Clerk, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the August 16, 2022 Regular Meeting of the Glendale City Council was Posted on August 11, 2022 on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.
3. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
a. Agenda Preview for the Meetings of Tuesday, August 23, 2022 Deputy City Manager John Takhtalian provided the preview. b. Appointment of Board and Commission Member (Asatryan, 8/9/2022)
1. Sona A. Tatiyants, Commission on the Status of Women c. Appointment of Board and Commission Member (Asatryan, 8/9/2022)
1. Joseph Kaskanian, Design Review Board
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Ayes:
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Absent:
Abstain:
Asatryan, Brotman, Devine, Najarian, Kassakhian
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Asatryan, Brotman, Devine, Najarian, Kassakhian
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2 d. Appointment of Board and Commission Member (Asatryan, 8/9/2022)
1. Marina Manoukian, Community Development Block Grant
e. Appointment of Board and Commission Member (Asatryan, 8/9/2022)
1. Hakop Jack Mavyan, Audit
4. CONSENT ITEMS (Including Minutes)
The following are Routine and May be Acted Upon by One Motion. Any Member of Council or the Audience Requesting Separate Consideration May do so by Making Such Request Before Motion is Proposed.
Items 4b and 4c pulled for separate consideration.
a. City Clerk, re: Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of July 19, 2022 and the Organizational City Council meeting of July 12, 2022 Moved: Devine Seconded: Brotman
b. Public Works, re: Clean California Local Grant Program Staff Comment:
Sarkis Oganesyan, Deputy Director of PW
1. Resolution 22-123 authorizing the Director of Public Works or his designee to execute a Clean California Local Grant Program (CCLGP) Restricted Grant Agreement with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the City of Glendale San Fernando Road Beautification Project
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Devine
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Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Asatryan, Brotman, Devine, Najarian, Kassakhian
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Asatryan, Brotman, Devine, Najarian, Kassakhian
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Asatryan, Brotman, Devine, Najarian, Kassakhian
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3 2. Resolution 22-124 authorizing the Director of Public Works or his designee to execute a Clean California Local Grant Program (CCLGP) Restricted Grant Agreement with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the City of Glendale Permeable Alley Project
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Devine
c. Community Development, re: Amendment to Professional Service Agreement with !melk for the Verdugo Wash Visioning Study
Najarian recused himself due to a possible conflict of interest.
Staff Comment:
John Takhtalian, Deputy City Manager
1. Motion authorizing amendment to Professional Services Agreement with !melk to increase the maximum cost by $75,000 for a new not-to-exceed amount of $515,000
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
5. CITY COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS
Councilmember Devine attended the groundbreaking of the Harrower Village housing project for seniors. She announced that the Adams Hill Art Festival will be held on August 28th, “Touch the Truck” event will be held on September 25th, and Sunrise Rotary’s Community Connection Clean-up Service Day event will be held on October 8th. She asked staff to provide a report on the revision of the historic district process and the status of the creation of brochures outlining the benefits and responsibilities of homeowners in historic districts. City Manager Roubik Golanian provided a brief update on this issue. Devine stated there is unpermitted work being done in the city by residents. She asked staff to provide recommendations to increase the penalties for these violations and prioritize these complaints. Brotman seconded.
Councilmember Brotman asked staff to look into having an annual or bi-annual event called “Bring your E-Waste” day, wherein resident bring their electronics to properly dispose them for free. He also asked staff to look into setting up a “fix-it” clinic or “repair café,” where residents bring in their small appliances to have them fixed instead of disposing them. Golanian indicated that Sustainability Officer David Jones will provide a report on this issue.
Councilmember Najarian announced that Metro is constructing a transit line that will connect Glendale directly to LAX terminals. He was absent from last Tuesday’s meeting because he was at the Dodger stadium throwing the first pitch. Najarian represented the City of Glendale and Metro Board at the game and promoted the Dodger Stadium Express, which is a free ride Ayes:
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Abstain:
Asatryan, Brotman, Devine, Kassakhian
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Najarian (recused)
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Asatryan, Brotman, Devine, Najarian, Kassakhian
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4 from Union Station to the Dodger stadium. Earlier that day, he met with the Federal Railroad Administrator from Washington DC and they talked about safety detection and increase in funding for services along the railroad corridor of the San Fernando Road from Union Station all the way to the Hollywood Burbank Airport. Najarian asked staff to look into the unpermitted work and violations caused by G Lounge Bar. City Manager Roubik Golanian provided a brief update.
Councilmember Asatryan attended the Independent Cities Conference this weekend where clean energy, public safety, water issues, and Senate Bill 9 were discussed. She asked staff to look into what the City of Lancaster is doing in terms of clean energy. Golanian stated that he will speak to the City Manager of Lancaster to see if there are any opportunities for collaboration and any best practices that we can learn from. Asatryan indicated that she supports Devine’s motion on unpermitted work. She spoke about the warehouse explosion that took place in Yerevan, Armenia where many people were injured and some lost their lives. Asatryan also addressed the war crimes committed by the Azerbaijani military in Artsakh. She asked council to adjourn in memories of the victims and asked to keep the people of Armenia and Artsakh in our thoughts.
Mayor Kassakhian had reached out to the Deputy Consulate General of Armenia in Los Angeles and had expressed his condolences and asked to convey our collective condolences to the Mayor of the City of Yerevan. Kassakhian stated that the Concert in the Park series has ended and he looks forward to next year’s events. He stated that classes have resumed and asked the public to drive safely and wished students a successful academic year. Mayor Kassakhian thanked Housing Authority Chair Brotman for his comments at the groundbreaking of the Harrower Village senior housing project. He indicated that it was a well- attended event and stated that it is very exciting to see the work that the city is doing about affordable housing regardless of what was erroneously written in an LA Times article.
Kassakhian attended the Miss Philippines USA pageant and was impressed to see young women take pride in their culture and heritage. He asked to adjourn the council meeting in memory of Shirak Khojayan.
6. COMMUNITY EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS (3-Minutes)
Anita Dominguez
Ramella Enaghi
Gabriel Mattern and Nancy McLoughlin
Naiya Rothermund and Maia Vergara
Kassakhian asked the Community Services and Parks Department to put up informative signs outside of Rockhaven Sanitarium that will note the historical significance of the facility.
Devine seconded.
7. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
8. ACTION ITEMS
a. Public Works, re: Glendale Beeline Participation in Metro’s Student Fareless System Initiative Pilot Program known as GoPass
Staff Comment:
Yazdan Emrani, Director of PW
5 1. Motion authorizing Glendale Beeline to accept Metro’s K-14 GoPass during Metro’s Fareless System Initiative Pilot ending June 30, 2023 Moved: Devine Seconded: Brotman
b. City Manager, re: Consideration of a Resolution Establishing Goals for Solar and Energy Storage Installations and Clean Energy Targets Staff Comments:
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Mike Garcia, City Attorney
Mark Young, General Manager of GWP
Presenting:
Christine Godinez, Principal Assistant City Attorney
Public Comments:
Elise Kalfayan
Karen Kwak
Alec Bartrosouf
Manuel Magpapian
Jennifer Pinkerton
Theresa Cheng
Monica Campagna
Burt Culver
Priscilla Kascha
Tommy Faavae
Julie Cane-Ritch
Paul Berolzheimer
Joanne Hedge
Jordan Balderson
Joanna Pringle
Glenn Webb
Kate Unger
David Eisenberg
1. Resolution 22-125 Establishing Goals for Solar Energy Installations by Glendale Water & Power Customers and Clean Energy Targets, establishing a City Council Subcommittee and Directing Staff to Take Actions in furtherance thereof Moved: Brotman Seconded: Asatryan
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Absent:
Abstain:
Asatryan, Brotman, Devine, Najarian, Kassakhian
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Asatryan, Brotman, Devine, Najarian, Kassakhian
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6 c. Glendale Water and Power, re: Grayson Repowering Project, GWP Power Supply Planning and Clean Energy Initiatives
Staff Comments:
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Mike Garcia, City Attorney
Christine Godinez, Principal Asst. City Attorney
Presenting:
Mark Young, General Manager of GWP
Public Comments:
Cole Bazemore
Roland Kedikian
Jennifer Burdolet
Danielle Lemone
Nat Yonce
Courtney Smith
Jackie Eco
Paul Berolzheimer
Devon Smith
Vivian
Jackie Gish
Mike Borisov
Theresa Cheng
Kate Unger
Tom Edenger
Lisa Reynolds
Samantha Abrahimi
Rian Ellen
John Wanner
Steve Pruitt
Larry Moorehouse
Jack Walworth
Seda Karapetyan
Ben Ipekjian
1. Resolution 22-126 rejecting the sole bid received in response to Glendale Water & Power Bid Specification No. 3904, Unit 9 Separation, dispensing with further competitive bidding, and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to negotiate and execute a contract with ARB, Inc. for the Grayson Power Plant Unit 9 Separation for an amount not to exceed $4,247,507 plus a 10% reserve for contingencies in the amount of $424,750
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Najarian
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Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Asatryan, Brotman, Devine, Najarian, Kassakhian
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7 2. Resolution 22-127 authorizing the General Manager of GWP to utilize an Alternative Project Delivery Method for the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction of the Balance of Site work for the Grayson Repowering Project Moved: Brotman Seconded: Najarian
3. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Wartsila North America, Inc. for Phase 2 Limited Notice to Proceed Engineering Services for the Grayson Repowering Project for an amount not to exceed $9,882,000 plus a 10% ($988,200) reserve for contingencies
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Devine
4. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an amendment to Professional Services Agreement No. 800053 with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. to increase the contract by an amount not to exceed $164,000 for environmental support services for the Grayson Repowering Project
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Najarian
5. Motion authorizing an amendment to Professional Services Agreement No. 8000847 with Black & Veatch to increase the contract by an amount not to exceed $1,570,668 plus a 10% ($157,067) reserve for contingencies for additional owner’s engineering services for the Grayson Repowering Project
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Najarian
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Absent:
Abstain:
Asatryan, Brotman, Devine, Najarian, Kassakhian
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Brotman, Devine, Najarian, Kassakhian
Asatryan
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Asatryan, Brotman, Devine, Najarian, Kassakhian
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Asatryan, Brotman, Devine, Najarian, Kassakhian
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8 6. Motion authorizing an amendment to Professional Services Agreement No. 8000941 with Clean Power Consulting Partners to increase the contract by an amount not to exceed $150,000 for project management and professional support services for the Grayson Repowering Project
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Najarian
7. Resolution 22-128 of Appropriation
Moved: Devine Seconded: Brotman
8. Motion to Note and File the Report
9. Motion directing staff to prepare the necessary actions and approvals for Council approval of the purchase and installation of five Wartsila engines for the Grayson Repowering Project
9. HEARINGS
10. REPORTS - INFORMATION
11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
12. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Discussion is Limited to Items NOT a Part of this Agenda. Each Speaker is Allowed 5 Discussion is Limited to Items NOT a Part of this Agenda. Each Speaker is Allowed 5 minutes. Council May Question or Respond to The Speaker But There Will be no Debate or Decision. The City Manager May Refer the Matter to the Appropriate Department for Investigation and Report.
Stephen Meek
Herbert Molano
Edwin
13. NEW BUSINESS
14. ADJOURNMENT – 11:08 p.m.; adjourned in memories of the victims of the explosion in Yerevan, Armenia and Shirak Khojayan
Moved: Devine Seconded: Brotman
Mayor of the City of GlendaleCity Clerk of the City of Glendale Ayes:
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Absent:
Abstain:
Asatryan, Brotman, Devine, Najarian, Kassakhian
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Brotman, Devine, Najarian, Kassakhian
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Asatryan