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M I N U T E S
GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor Glendale, CA 91206
OCTOBER 11, 2022
ROLL CALL – Absent: Kassakhian
1. CLOSED SESSION – 4:02 p.m.
a. Conference with Legal Counsel – Pending Litigation: Glenoaks Canyon Homeowners Association v. City of Glendale, L.A.S.C. Case No. 22STCP0011
b. Conference with Legal Counsel – Pending Litigation: Wawanesa General Insurance, Claim No. 22-0108
c. Public Employment – Attorneys
d. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation: Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: One (1) potential case
e. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation: Significant exposure litigation pursuant to paragraph subdivisions (d)(2) and (e)(2) of Section 54956.9: One (1) potential case
City Attorney Mike Garcia indicated that action is anticipated on items 1b and 1d. Council recessed to Closed Session at 4:03 p.m.
2. REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA – 6:00 PM
Roll Call – Absent: Kassakhian
a. Flag Salute: Mayor Pro Tem Najarian
b. Invocation: Suzie Abajian, City Clerk
c. Report of City Clerk, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the October 11, 2022 Regular Meeting of the Glendale City Council was Posted on Thursday, October 6, 2022, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.
3. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
a. Agenda Preview for the Meetings of Tuesday, October 18, 2022 b. Proclamation regarding National Hispanic Heritage Month Miguel Gonzalez, Francesca Salva and Christine Benitez of Adelante Latinos and company; Jennifer Quiñonez-Skinner and Anita Quiñonez-Gabrielian of Glendale Latino Association and company
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.
a. City Clerk, re: Minutes of the Regular City Council, Special City Council, and Joint City Council and Housing Authority Meetings of September 27, 2022 Moved: Brotman Seconded: Devine
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b. Community Services and Parks, re: Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds from the State of California, Employment Development Department (EDD) for the Glendale Youth Alliance and the City of Burbank
1. Motion Accepting Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds from the State of California, Employment Development Department in the amount of $741,131 from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 to enable the Verdugo Workforce Development Board to distribute those funds to the Glendale Youth Alliance and the City of Burbank; Approving the award of WIOA grant funds to the Glendale Youth Alliance in the amount of $605,631 from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 and the City of Burbank in the amount of $135,500 from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 as approved and recommended by the Verdugo Workforce Development Board; and Authorizing the City Manager, or a designee, to execute all agreements, certifications, and documents necessary to accept and implement the funding
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Devine
c. Community Services and Parks, re: Youth@Work funds from the Los Angeles County, Department of Economic Opportunity for the Glendale Youth Alliance
1. Motion Accepting Youth@Work funds from the Los Angeles County, Department of Economic Opportunity in the amount of $268,800, from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 to enable the Verdugo Workforce Development Board to distribute those funds to the Glendale Youth Alliance; Approving the award of Youth@Work grant funds to the Glendale Youth Alliance in the amount of $244,608 from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, as approved and recommended by the Verdugo Workforce Development Board; and Authorizing the City Manager, or a designee, to execute all agreements, certifications, and documents necessary to accept and implement the funding
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Devine
d. Community Development, re: Plan Check, Inspection and Permit Technician Service Contract Amendments
1. Motion authorizing an amendment to increase the not-to-exceed amount for contract C106829A with JAS Pacific from $650,000 to $780,000 over the duration of the contract
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Devine
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Councilmember Devine attended the Community Connection & Clean-up, the 17th annual Walk of Life for the Armenian Bone Marrow Registry, GPD’s Faith in Blue, the Philippine History Month celebration, and the YWCA Racial Justice event. She thanked everyone involved for making these events a success. Devine asked staff to provide a report on in-home businesses and the traffic situation along Glenoaks and Carmel. City Manager Roubik Golanian indicated that Public Works Director Yazdan Emrani is aware of the traffic and safety situation and has directed staff to look into how the city can improve traffic and pedestrian safety around the Glenoaks Elementary area. Emrani provided his comments and indicated that staff will provide a report in a few weeks.
Councilmember Asatryan noted that in addition to the events noted by Councilmember Devine she attended Imagine Theatre’s Gala along with Councilmember Brotman. The Imagine Theatre, based in Glendale, introduces young people to live theater and coordinates with the school district. She invited the public to their next production “Warrior Queen: Anahit the Brave”. Asatryan invited the public to attend the Artsakh Paseo's Concert Series held every Saturday at 5pm. Asatryan noted that she has been made aware that health insurance rates for city employees have significantly increased and we need to take action to help relieve the unexpected financial burden placed along with the inflation. Provided that the current agreement with the city’s broker who secured the rates expires 2024, Asatryan commented that she would like to re-release an RFP and asked staff to come back with a report and an RFP to obtain a new broker who may get better rates. Brotman seconded. Golanian provided his comments and indicated that staff will provide a report and an RFP as soon as possible.
Councilmember Brotman asked staff to provide a report on housing related bills such as AB- 2097, AB-2011 and SB-379. Golanian indicated that staff will bring a report to council.
Mayor Pro Tem Najarian announced that Metro opened the new K line light rail which will travel from downtown LA to LAX Airport. He accepted two awards on behalf of LA Metro and Metrolink on sustainability from the American Public Transportation Association.
Director of Community Development Bradley Calvert announced the return of Glendale Tech Week from October 15-20.
6. COMMUNITY EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS (3-Minutes)
Malcolm Johnson
Anne Gavey
Stephen Meek
Tony Passarella
Najarian asked staff to provide a report on having a memorial exhibit for soldiers that have died in the war in Armenia. Devine seconded.
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7. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
a. Community Development, re: Adoption of Extension of Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 5978 Prohibiting Issuance of Entitlement and/or Permits for Hotels in the Downtown Specific Plan Area of the City (Brotman, 09/27/22) Staff Comments:
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Bradley Calvert, Director of Community Development
Mike Garcia, City Attorney
Motion to continue the item to next week’s meeting without further notice Moved: Brotman Seconded: Asatryan
Devine left the Chambers at 7:00 p.m.
8. ACTION ITEMS
a. Human Resources, re: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the City of Glendale and Glendale Management Association (GMA) on Behalf of Police Sworn Managers and Resolutions Addressing the Terms and Conditions of Said MOU, and Classification and Compensation of Affected City Employees Presenting:
Paula Adams, Chief Human Resources Officer
1. Resolution 22-147 approving and adopting the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Glendale and Glendale Management Association (GMA) - Police Sworn Managers commencing July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024 Moved: Brotman Seconded: Asatryan
2. Resolution 22-148 providing for the establishment of classification titles and compensation for employees covered by the Glendale Management Association Memorandum of Understanding and GMA-Exempt Classifications Moved: Brotman Seconded: Asatryan
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3. Resolution 22-149 of Appropriation in the sum of $125,655 to provide funding for the MOU agreement between the City and Glendale Management Association (GMA) - Police Sworn Managers for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Asatryan
b. City Treasurer, re: City of Glendale Investment Policy Presenting:
Araz Khodabakhshi, Investment Svcs Oper Spec
Staff Comment:
Rafi Manoukian, City Treasurer
1. Resolution 22-144 adopting the City Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
c. City Treasurer, re: City Treasurer’s Annual Review of the City Portfolio
1. Motion accepting Report for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2022 Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
d. Glendale Water and Power, re: Grayson Power Plant (GPP) Unit 9 Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS) Replacement Project Presenting:
Rostamik Chetin, Mechanical Engineer II
1. Resolution 22-145 authorizing an alternative procurement method, dispensing with competitive bidding and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute a design-build contract with Cemtek Environmental Inc. dba CEMTEK KVB-Enertec (CEMTEK) for the GPP Unit 9 CEMS Replacement Project in an amount not to exceed $530,000
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Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
2. Resolution 22-146 of Appropriation
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
e. Management Services, re: Report Regarding Potential Ban on Gas-Powered Lawn and Landscaping Equipment
Presenting:
Elizabeth Harris, Administrative Associate
Staff Comments:
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
John Takhtalian, Deputy City Manager
Mike Garcia, City Attorney
Public Comments:
Catherine Jurca
Joanna Pringle
Stephen Meek
Rick Stern
Paul Berolzheimer
Jackie Echo
Monica Campagna
Edwin
1. Motion to Note and File report of a ban on gas-powered lawn and landscaping equipment
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Asatryan
2. Motion providing direction regarding next steps on Consideration of ban on gas- powered lawn and landscaping equipment
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Mayor of the City of Glendale
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f. City Attorney, re: Findings regarding Approval of Design Review Case No.
PDR 2101078 for a three-story, 82-room hotel at 1633 Victory Boulevard
1. Resolution Adopting a Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
2. Motion Sustaining the Design Review Board's Decision to Approve the Design Review Case and Making Findings in Support Thereof
Motion to move item for October 18, 2022 Council Meeting without further notice Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
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 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.
13. NEW BUSINESS
a. Motion to approve the Claim for Damages of Wawanesa General Insurance, as subrogee of Razmik Alchian, for property damages, for the total sum of $12,500 Moved: Brotman Seconded: Asatryan
b. Motion authorized to initiate a legal action in Los Angeles Superior Court. The name(s) of the defendant(s) and other particulars shall be disclosable upon the filing and service of said action upon the cross-defendant. The City Attorney is further authorized to incur any and all expenses necessary in connection with said matter.
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Asatryan
14. ADJOURNMENT – 8:27 p.m.
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Asatryan
City Clerk of the City of Glendale