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GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor Glendale, CA 91206
JANUARY 10, 2023
ROLL CALL – Absent: Devine, Najarian
1. CLOSED SESSION – 4:07 p.m.
a. Conference with Legal Counsel – Pending Litigation: F.E. & M. Inc. Employee’s Defined Contribution Plan Trust dated July 10, 1984 v. City of Glendale et al., L.A.S.C. Case No. BS16989
b. Conference with Legal Counsel – Pending Litigation: Smith v. City of Glendale, L.A.S.C. No. 20STCV20181
c. Conference with Legal Counsel – Pending Litigation: Abrahamian v. City of Glendale, LASC Case No. BC708092
d. Public Employment – Attorneys
e. Public Employment – Chief of Police
City Attorney Mike Garcia indicated that actions are anticipated on items 1b, 1d, and 1e. Council recessed to closed session at 4:08 p.m.
2. REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA – 6:03 PM
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a. Flag Salute: Mayor Ardy Kassakhian
b. Invocation: Suzie Abajian, City Clerk
c. Report of City Clerk, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the January 10, 2023 Regular Meeting of the Glendale City Council was Posted on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.
3. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
a. Agenda Preview for the Meetings of Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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 December 13, 2022; and Special City Council Meeting of December 16, 2022
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Asatryan
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b. Glendale Water and Power, re: Alternative Project Delivery Method for the Design- Build of the Pipeline Management Program FY 2022-23, Phase I Project
1. Resolution 23-01 authorizing the General Manager of Glendale Water & Power, or his designee, to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) using the Design-Build Project Delivery Method for Phase I of the Pipeline Management Program for FY 2022-23, RFP No. 3938, and authorizing the City Clerk to solicit proposals Moved: Brotman Seconded: Asatryan
c. Glendale Water and Power, re: Contract Award for the Rehabilitation of the Emerald Isle 1666 and Glendale Recycled Water Tanks
1. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter and execute a contract with Advanced Industrial Services, Inc., of Los Alamitos, California for the Emerald Isle 1666 Tank and Glendale Recycled Water Tank Rehabilitation Project (Specification No. 3934 and Plan No. 6960-E), in the amount of $1,375,800 plus a ten percent (10%) contingency of $137,580
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Asatryan
2. Resolution 23-02 of Appropriation for $925,000
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Asatryan
d. Public Works, re: Contract Award for the Design and Removal of Underground Storage Tanks at the Ginger Bremberg Integrated Waste Management Yard, per Specification No. 3918
1. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a contract with Fleming Environmental, Inc., for the Design and Removal of Underground Storage Tanks at the Ginger Bremberg Integrated Waste Management Yard, in the amount of $395,343, plus a 10% contingency ($39,534)
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Asatryan
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e. Public Works, re: Elevator Renovations at Various Facilities, per Specification No. 3937
1. Resolution 23-03 adopting Specifications No. 3937 for the Elevator Renovations at Various Facilities, and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids Moved: Brotman Seconded: Asatryan
5. CITY COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS
Councilmembers wished the public a Happy New Year.
Councilmember Brotman asked staff to provide a brief update on how Glendale’s homeless population has fared during the storm and what the City is doing to help. Community Services and Parks Director Onnig Bulanikian indicated that the Ascencia and Glendale Police outreach teams have been offering services such as temporary shelters through the City’s hotel voucher program and the Ascencia shelter to the city’s unhoused homeless population.
Currently the 45-bed Ascencia hotel is at a full capacity so the city has been referring individuals to the winter shelter program in Pacoima where they have 65 beds. The City currently has a number of individuals who are service resistant, and they are approached by City staff once or twice a week who would attempt to convince them to receive services.
Brotman shared a story of a group of parents from Franklin Elementary, led by Monica Campagna and Karen Neilsen, who were concerned that lunch foodware was being used once and thrown away. They worked with Glendale Unified school District and the Hobart company to pilot a dishwashing program at the school so students can use regular plates, utensils, and cups. The success of the pilot program led the parents to approach Senator Portantino and ask him to carry a bill that would fund a statewide program to replicate this across the state. Although the bill did not pass, CA Governor Newsom took notice and set aside $15M to fund this program that will help approximately 375 schools shift to reusable foodware, serving up to 225,000 students. Brotman expressed that it was great that so many students will now learn about reusable foodware and take this knowledge home to their parents. He also noted how a few concerned and committed community members can make a difference. He commended the efforts of the Franklin Elementary parents and committed citizens who worked to make this possible. He thanked GUSD for being willing to make some changes, Sen. Portantino for bringing the idea to Sacramento and Governor Newsom for carving out the money to take this program statewide.
Councilmember Asatryan asked staff to provide a report about formalizing a program and partnership with GUSD where Glendale Water and Power and Sustainability Office will work with GUSD students to institute an educational program regarding waste management and proper recycling. City Manager Roubik Golanian informed council that there was a program in place but it was put on hold because of the pandemic. Since the students are now back in school, this program could be brought back to the schools and a report of this program will be presented to council soon. Asatryan travelled to Armenia during the holidays to visit Glendale sister cities, Gyumri and Ghapan, but she was not able to visit Martuni in the Republic of Artsakh, due to the Azerbaijani blockade. She was happy to report that both Gyumri and Ghapan want to re-establish strong ties with the City of Glendale, as there are a lot of opportunities for the cities to work together and collaborate. She stated that the City of Gyumri 4 is leading the way in clean energy projects, and they have reached a point where all their government and school facilities are now utilizing 100% clean energy and are looking for ways to do better waste management. Asatryan stated that the City of Ghapan is in an area where there are Azerbaijani military posts, and some parts of the region, which were in Armenia proper, are now occupied by Azerbaijan. Asatryan visited the Ghapan Museum where she viewed a section that was dedicated to the Glendale and Ghapan Sister City Association. The City of Gyumri is also looking into opening a museum that would highlight their sister cities and they were hoping that the City of Glendale could provide some items that they can include in their museum. Asatryan stated that the Mayor of Ghapan would like to formally invite the City of Glendale for a delegation visit. She also extended a similar invitation to the City of Ghapan. Asatryan visited the Yerevan City Council Meeting as an honorary guest. One of the items discussed at the meeting was their Al Fresco program. The City of Yerevan currently has 26,000 permits for renovations and build-out and their process requires a 15-day turnaround. If a permit has not been issued within this timeframe, the applicant has the right to build whatever they want. One of the things that the City of Yerevan has asked for was collaboration and assistance on Emergency Preparedness since it is an issue all across Armenia and Artsakh.
Mayor Kassakhian stated it was great to be back after a peaceful and uneventful holiday and hoped that everyone was able to observe and celebrate the season. He stated that he attended several events last week in observance of the Armenian Orthodox Christmas including the blessings of the water ceremonies at Glendale Memorial Hospital and Glendale Adventist Hospital. Due to the rainy season, Kassakhian informed the residents that staff was asked to keep an eye and address issues that may arise at the Rockhaven building. He announced that the city will be closed on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Day. He spoke about the importance of the holiday for Americans as it is a reminder of the struggles that so many have had to fight and the challenges of discrimination that people in our country had to endure until those rights were outlined in the constitution and were accessible to all. He also read an excerpt from the speech Dr. King gave in Oslo, in 1964, during his acceptance of the Nobel Peace Prize.
6. COMMUNITY EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS (3-Minutes)
Todd Leonard
Tamara Movsesyan
Mike Mohill
Herbert Molano
7. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
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a. Management Services, re: Ordinance Amending Glendale Municipal Code, 1995, By Replacing Chapter 8.42 In Its Entirety, Pertaining to Plastic Waste Reduction Staff Comments:
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Mike Garcia, City Attorney
Presenting:
David Jones, Sustainability Officer
Public Comments:
Craig Cadwallader
Mike Mohill
Nelson Lau
Jordan Henry
1. Ordinance for Introduction
Introduced by: Brotman
b. Public Works, re: Dunsmore Park Improvements Project Staff Comments:
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Yazdan Emrani, Director of Public Works
Public Comment:
Jordan Henry
Item will come back later.
1. Motion awarding a construction contract to All American Asphalt, in the amount of $741,260.50, approving a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $111,189.08, rejecting all other bids, and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the contract
c. Public Works, re: Fiscal Year 2023 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Curb Ramp Installation and Sidewalk Repair Program
Staff Comments:
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Yazdan Emrani, Director of Public Works
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1. Resolution 23-04 rejecting all bids, dispensing with competitive bidding, and authorizing the Director of Public Works or his designee to directly negotiate with one or more bidders for the Fiscal Year 2023 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Curb Ramp Installation and Sidewalk Repair Program, Specification No. 3913 Moved: Brotman Seconded: Asatryan
9. HEARINGS
a. Public Works, re: Public Hearing Regarding Restructuring and Increase of Solid Waste Collection Rates
Hearing opened at 8:12 p.m. and continued to January 31 Council Meeting.
Staff Comments:
Yazdan Emrani, Director of Public Works
Mike Garcia, City Attorney
Presenting:
Daniel Hardgrove, Assistant Director of Public Works
Public Comments:
Richard Lee
Jordan Henry
Allen Dish
Ann M. Segal
Mike Mohill
Derrick Chevalier
Karen Betzold
Ramella Eraghi
Nelson Lau
Devenne Shudic
Shamaine Bobo
Jennifer Pinkerton
1. Motion to Open and Continue Public Hearing to January 31, 2023 and to extend the period of protest
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Asatryan
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Council recessed for five minutes and reconvened at 9:25 p.m.
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.
Derrick Roberson
13. NEW BUSINESS
a. Motion to appoint Manuel Cid as the Chief of Police of the City of Glendale, effective January 16, 2023
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
Staff Comments:
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Christopher Krivak, Police Sgt.
Public Comment:
Mike Mohill
b. Motion to approve the City Attorney’s appointment of Ann M. Maurer as Chief Assistant City Attorney for Liability and Risk Management Moved: Brotman Seconded: Asatryan
c. Motion to resolve the lawsuit entitled Smith v. City of Glendale, L.A.S.C. Case No. 20STCV20181 in the amount of $35,000 in exchange for a full settlement and release of all claims
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
8 14. ADJOURNMENT – 9:29 p.m.
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Asatryan
Mayor of the City of Glendale
City Clerk of the City of Glendale