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M I N U T E S
GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor Glendale, CA 91206
June 13, 2023
ROLL CALL-Absent: Najarian
1.CLOSED SESSION – 4:21 p.m.
a. Conference with Labor Negotiators. The City-designated negotiators attending the closed session are: Roubik Golanian, John Takhtalian, Gillian van Muyden, Paula Adams, Aymee Martin, Jason Bradford, Mark Young and Peter Brown. The names of the employee organizations are: Glendale City Employees’ Association, Glendale Management Association, Glendale Police Officers’ Association, Glendale Firefighters Association and I.B.E.W., Local 18, Unit 40.
Unrepresented Employees: Executives and Confidential Employees Chief Asst. City Attorney Gillian van Muyden indicated that action is not anticipated.
Council recessed to Closed Session at 4:22 p.m.
2.REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA – 6:05 PM
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a. Flag Salute: Mayor Dan Brotman
b. Invocation: Rick Schechter, Temple Sinai
c. Report of City Clerk, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the June 27, 2023 Regular Meeting of the Glendale City Council was Posted on Thursday, June 22, 2023, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.
3.PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
a. Agenda Preview for the Meetings of Tuesday, July 4, 2023 The regular Housing Authority and Council Meeting for July 4th have been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be on July 11, 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 Joint City Council and Housing Authority, Special City Council, and Regular City Council Meetings of June 13, 2023, and the Special City Council Meeting of June 20, 2023
Moved: Devine Seconded: Asatryan
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b. Public Works, re: Contract for Central Library Youth Spaces Renovations
1. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a contract with PCL Construction Services, Inc., for the Central Library Youth Services Renovation, per Specification No. 3888, in the amount of $6,527,157, plus a 10% contingency amount of $652,716
Moved: Devine Seconded: Asatryan
2. Resolution 23-105 of appropriation
Moved: Devine Seconded: Asatryan
c. Public Works, re: Contract Award for the Central Library Roof Replacement Project
1. Motion accepting Best Contracting Services, Inc.’s request to withdraw its bid and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a contract with AME Builders, Inc., for the Central Library Roof Replacement Project, per Specification No. 3942, in the amount of $2,846,900, plus a 10% contingency $284,690 Moved: Devine Seconded: Asatryan
d. Glendale Water and Power, re: Shifting of Funds from Glendale Water and Power’s (GWP’s) Electric Depreciation Fund - GWP Projects
1. Resolution 23-94 of Appropriation to shift funds from Glendale Water & Power’s (GWP’s) Electric Depreciation Fund - GWP Projects: Project GWP00648AAES Vault Replacement to Electric Depreciation Fund; Projects GWP00642AA ES Pole Replacement Program in the amount of $150,000 and GWP00649AA ES Cable Replacement Program in the amount of $300,000 for a total amount of $450,000
Moved: Devine Seconded: Asatryan
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e. Human Resources, re: Contract Award for Workers’ Compensation Third Party Administrator Services and Bill Review for all the City’s work-related injuries
1. Motion Authorizing City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Adminsure Inc. to provide Third Party Administrator services and Bill Review for all the City’s work-related injuries for a period of three years with two one-year options to renew
Moved: Devine Seconded: Asatryan
f. Public Works, re: Final Map for Tract No. 83215, for a 6-Unit Condominium Subdivision at 1029 Melrose Avenue
1. Resolution 23-95 Approving the Final Map for Tract No. 83215 Moved: Devine Seconded: Asatryan
g. Public Works, re: Continuation of Glendale Beeline Participation in Metro’s Student Fareless System Initiative known as GoPass
1. Motion authorizing Glendale Beeline to continue accepting Metro’s Fareless System Initiative K-14 GoPass
Moved: Devine Seconded: Asatryan
h. Community Development, re: Appropriation of $500,000 in Grant Funds from California Department of Housing and Community Development, LEAP Planning Grants Program
1. Resolution 23-96 of Appropriation in the amount of $500,000 Moved: Devine Seconded: Asatryan
i. Public Works, re: Professional Services Agreement for Citywide Facilities Condition Assessment
1. Motion authorizing the City Manager or a designee to enter into and execute a Professional Services Agreement with Bureau Veritas Technical Assessments, LLC (Bureau Veritas) for the Citywide Facilities Condition Assessment in the amount of $167,593, plus a 15% contingency of $25,139
Moved: Devine Seconded: Asatryan
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j. Community Services and Parks, re: Supportive Services Program Grant Funds from County of Los Angeles Aging and Disabilities Department
1. Motion authorizing acceptance of grant funds from County of Los Angeles Aging and Disabilities Department in the amount of $45,087 for the Supportive Services Program for FY 2023-2024, and authorizing the City Manager or a designee to execute all agreements certifications, and documents necessary to accept and implement funding
Moved: Devine Seconded: Asatryan
k. Police Department, re: The County of Los Angeles Real Estate Fraud Prosecution Trust Fund, Request for Authorization to Accept Grant Funds in the amount of $16,000 for prosecution and/or investigation of real estate fraud
1. Motion to approve the Glendale Police Department’s participation in the Real Estate Fraud Prosecution Trust Fund Program and to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to accept grant funds in the amount of $16,000, and to execute the necessary agreements, certifications, and other documents required to accept the grant funds
Moved: Devine Seconded: Asatryan
2. Resolution 23-97 of appropriation
Moved: Devine Seconded: Asatryan
l. Police Department, re: Donation of Police Tasers to the City of Arvin, California
1. Resolution 23-98 Declaring Six (6) Tasers (and related equipment) Outdated and Surplus Property and Authorizing their Donation to the City of Arvin, California
Moved: Devine Seconded: Asatryan
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m. Community Services and Parks, re: Amendment Ten for FY 2023-24 Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department (AD) baseline funding allocation of $431,000 for Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP) services
1. Motion authorizing acceptance of grant funds from County of Los Angeles Aging and Disabilities Department in the amount of $431,000 for the Elderly Nutrition Program for FY2023-2024 and authorizing the City Manager or a designee to execute Amendment Ten to the County of Los Angeles Aging and Disabilities Department Contract Subaward Number ENP202106 Subaward period July 2020 – June 2024 to accept and implement Los Angeles County AD funding Moved: Devine Seconded: Asatryan
n. Community Services and Parks, re: Request for Approval of Submission of Verdugo Workforce Development Board’s Application for Approval for local area subsequent designation and local board recertification
1. Motion to Approve submission of the Verdugo Workforce Development Board’s FY 2023-2024 and FY 2024-2025 application for local area subsequent designation and local board recertification to the Governor, State Workforce Development Board and Employment Development Department; and Authorize the Mayor and City Manager or a designee to execute all relevant agreements, amendments, certifications, and documents with contractors, vendors, the Governor, State of California, and the United States Department of Labor necessary for VWDB’s local area subsequent designation and local board recertification; and VWDB’s implementation of Career Services to residents and businesses in the Verdugo Workforce Development Area
Moved: Devine Seconded: Asatryan
5.CITY COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS
Councilmember Kassakhian announced that Crescenta Valley will host its 16th Annual Fireworks Show for the 4th of July celebration. He asked council to adjourn in memory of former Mayor and Councilmember Carl Raggio. Kassakhian and Devine spoke fondly of Mr.
Raggio and extended their condolences to his family.
Councilmember Devine attended the Age of Learning Kick-Off Summer food truck luncheon, the Armenian School Foundation fundraising event, and the Glendale Education Foundation’s annual donor celebration. Devine also attended the Glendale Police Foundation Gala where they honored Dr. Patrick Wade, who was the president of the foundation for many years.
Councilmember Asatryan added that the Crescenta Valley fireworks Show is free for active military personnel and children under 7 years old.
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Education Foundation’s annual donor celebration and the Armenian School Foundation fundraising event. He also attended the Bike Safety Day event held at the Pacific Community Center, which was sponsored by the City of Glendale, AAA of SoCal, and Walk ‘n Rollers. The Bike and Safety event was led by Senator Portantino who is an avid cyclist.
Brotman wished everyone a Happy 4th of July and asked the public to be safe.
Fire Chief Ernst stated selling fireworks in the city and some neighboring cities is illegal. He asked everyone to be safe and to report any illegal activity.
6.COMMUNITY EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS (3-Minutes)
Raffi Joe Wartanian
7.ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
8.ACTION ITEMS
a. Community Services and Parks, re: Replacement of Gas-Powered Landscape Maintenance Equipment with Zero Emission Battery Powered Equipment for all Park Facilities in the City of Glendale to Achieve Green Zone Certification Staff Comment:
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Presenting:
Koko Panosian, Deputy Director of Community Services & Parks Dan Mabe, American Green Zone Alliance
1. Resolution 23-99 establishing standardization of manufacturers, dispensing with competitive bidding and authorizing the Purchasing Administrator to issue a Purchase Order to B&M Lawn & Garden in the amount of $208,355.05 for the purchase of STIHL and Husqvarna brand battery operated landscape maintenance equipment
Moved: Devine Seconded: Asatryan
b. Public Works, re: North Brand Boulevard Complete Streets Demonstration Project Staff Comment:
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Presenting:
Sarkis Oganesyan, Deputy Director of Public Works/ City Engineer Public Comments:
Mike Borisov
Alexander Yesayan
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1. Resolution 23-100 adopting the Plans and Specification for the North Brand Boulevard Complete Streets Demonstration Project, Specification No. 3942, Plan No. 1-3114; and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bid Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Devine
c. Public Works, re: Building Maintenance and Repair Services Staff Comment:
Roubik Golanian, City Manger
Presenting:
Yazdan Emrani, Director of Public Works
1. Resolution 23-101 Adopting Specification No. 3945, for the Citywide Repairs and Maintenance of Elevator Systems at Various Facilities Project; and Directing the City Clerk to Advertise for Bids
Moved: Devine Seconded: Kassakhian
2. Resolution 23-102 dispensing with competitive bidding and awarding a 5-year contract to Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc. for the proprietary maintenance and repairs of Mitsubishi elevators at Police Building and Central Library Moved: Devine Seconded: Kassakhian
3. Resolution 23-103 Adopting Specification No. 3946, for the Repair and Maintenance of Industrial Doors and Gates at Various City Facilities Project; and Directing the City Clerk to Advertise for Bids
Moved: Devine Seconded: Kassakhian
4. Resolution 23-104 Adopting Specification No. 3949 for Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) Systems Repair and Maintenance at Various City Facilities Project; and Directing the City Clerk to Advertise for Bid
Moved: Devine Seconded: Kassakhian
8 9.HEARINGS
10.REPORTS - INFORMATION
11.WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
12.DISCUSSION OF COUNCILMEMBER FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
13.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.
Anastasia Khanyan
Ramella Eraghi
Allan Durham
Peter Perige
Alexander Yesayan
Joe
14.NEW BUSINESS
15.ADJOURNMENT– 7:27 p.m., in memory of the late and great Carl W. Raggio Moved: Kassakhian Seconded: Devine
Mayor of the City of Glendale
City Clerk of the City of Glendale