1 M I N U T E S
GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor Glendale, CA 91206
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
ROLL CALL – Absent: Asatryan, Kassakhian
1.CLOSED SESSION – 4:12 PM
a. Conference with Legal Counsel - Pending Litigation: Claim of Arellano, Claim No. 23-0239
b. 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
c. Conference with Labor Negotiators. The City-designated negotiator attending the closed session is: Mayor Dan Brotman. The unrepresented employee position is: City Attorney
City Attorney Mike Garcia indicated that action is not anticipated. Council recessed to closed session at 4:13 p.m.
2.REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA – 6:03 PM
Roll Call – All Present
a. Flag Salute: Mayor Dan Brotman
b. Invocation: Dr. Suzie Abajian, City Clerk
c. Report of the City Clerk, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the February 27, 2024 Regular Meeting of the Glendale City Council was Posted on February 23, 2024, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.
3.PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
a. Agenda Preview for the Meetings of Tuesday, March 5, 2024 Asst. City Manager John Takhtalian provided the preview. b. Identification of Nominating Panel for Commission on the Status of Women (Devine/Kassakhian)
c. Identification of Nominating Panel for Glendale Water and Power Commission (Kassakhian/Najarian)
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 Meeting of February 13, 2024 and the Special City Council Meeting of February 20, 2024 Moved: Devine Seconded: Najarian
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b. Public Works, re: Award Pump Maintenance and Repairs Services Citywide Contract for Industrial Pumps
1. Motion Awarding a Contract to Powers Bros. Machine, Inc. (Powers Bros.) for Pump Maintenance and Repair Services Citywide per Specification No. 3963R for the not-to- exceed amount of $453,200 for five-years and directing the City Manager or a designee to execute the contract
Moved: Devine Seconded: Najarian
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Asatryan, Devine, Kassakhian, Najarian, Brotman
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2 c. Public Works, re: Approval of Final Map for Tract No. 82293, for a 28-unit Multi- family Residential Condominium Subdivision at 2608-2612 Honolulu Avenue
1. Resolution 24-27 Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 82293 Moved: Devine Seconded: Najarian
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d. Fire Department, re: Provision of contract for Fire and EMS dispatching services to include the City of West Covina
1. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Verdugo Fire Communications Dispatch Service Agreement between the Cities of Burbank, Glendale, and Pasadena and the City of West Covina Moved: Devine Seconded: Najarian
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5.CITY COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS
Councilmember Devine asked those who are interested to submit applications for the Commission on the Status of Women, GWP Commission, and DRB Commission. Devine and Mayor Brotman attended the Community Health Improvement Grants Awards Luncheon at Dignity Health. She announced that the affordable senior housing Citrus Crossing Apartments, which is still under construction, are currently taking pre-qualified applications.
More information can be found at www.citruscrossingapartments.com or interested individuals can call at 855.407.6797. Devine announced that GWP will host community meetings to discuss the Solar and Energy Storage Adoption Plan.
Councilmember Asatryan attended the Glendale Firefighters retirement dinner and congratulated Fire Captains Clark and Payne for their retirement.
Councilmember Kassakhian announced that next Tuesday is Election Day and some of the residents already received their ballots. Kassakhian stated there is a low turn-out of voters.
He reminded the public to go out and vote.
City Clerk Dr. Abajian provided information on location of Vote Centers and drop-off boxes.
More information can be found on www.glendalevotes.org. Drop-off boxes will close at 8pm on March 5 and citizens are able to vote in any polling places in the county. In honor of International Women’s Day and in collaboration with the Commission on the Status of Women, Dr. Abajian invited the public to attend an event called “Women Supporting Women,” an Empowerment Panel and Networking Night. The event will take place 6:30pm on Thursday March 7the at the ace/121 Gallery.
Mayor Brotman was honored to be “Principal For A Day,” at John Marshall Elementary School. He learned that Glendale Unified School District is one of the few districts in California that has increased enrollment. Brotman congratulated Michael Cacciotti for being reelected to serve as our east county representative on the Air Quality Management District Governing Board.
6.COMMUNITY EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS (3-Minutes)
Tony Passarella
George Saikali/Edith Fuentes
7.ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
8.ACTION ITEMS
a. Public Works, re: Dispense with Competitive Bidding and Award General Services Agreement for Phase II Sanitary Sewer CCTV Assessment and Recommendations Staff Comment:
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
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Asatryan, Devine, Kassakhian, Najarian, Brotman
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Asatryan, Devine, Kassakhian, Najarian, Brotman
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3 Presenting:
Daniel Hardgrove, Asst. Director of Public Works
1. Resolution 24-28 to dispense with competitive bidding and authorize the City Manager or a designee to execute a General Services Agreement (GSA) with Downstream Services, Inc to provide Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Sanitary Sewer and Condition Assessment and Recommendations for $2,768,975 plus a 15% contingency for $415,346, subject to the approval of the City Attorney Moved: Devine Seconded: Kassakhian
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b. Human Resources, re: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the City of Glendale and Glendale Management Association (GMA) on Behalf of General Managers; and Resolution Addressing Executives
Staff Comment:
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Public Comment:
Tigran Topadzhikyan, Police Lt, GMA President
1. Resolution 24-29 Approving and Adopting the MOU Commencing July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Devine
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2. Resolution 24-30 providing for the establishment of classification titles and compensation for employees covered by the Glendale Management Association/General Managers MOU
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Devine
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3. Resolution 24-31 of Appropriation in the sum of $1,307,140 to provide funding for the MOU agreement between the City and Glendale Management Association/General Managers for the period commencing on March 1, 2024 and ending June 30,2024 Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Devine
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4. Resolution 24-32 providing for the establishment of classification titles and compensation for Executives
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Devine
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Asatryan, Devine, Kassakhian, Najarian, Brotman
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Asatryan, Devine, Kassakhian, Najarian, Brotman
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4 5. Resolution 24-33 providing for Supplementary Benefits and Compensation of Certain Officers and Executive Employees of the City of Glendale to Supplement the Classification and Compensation Resolution of Said City Moved: Devine Seconded: Devine
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c. Human Resources, re: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the City of Glendale and Glendale Management Association (GMA) on Behalf of Fire Managers
Staff Comment:
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
1. Resolution 24-34 Approving and Adopting the MOU Commencing July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027
Moved: Devine Seconded: Devine
Vote as Follows
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d. Human Resources, re: Consideration of Recommendation to the City Council to Sign the California Equal Pay Pledge
Staff Comment:
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Presenting:
Paula Adams, Chief Human Resources Officer
Public Comments:
Hans Johnson
Alex Balekian
1. Resolution 24-35 of the Council to Sign the California Equal Pay Pledge Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Najarian
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2. Resolution 24-36 of Appropriation
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Najarian
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Asatryan, Devine, Kassakhian, Najarian, Brotman
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Asatryan, Devine, Kassakhian, Najarian, Brotman
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5 e. City Attorney, re: Establishment of a Charter Review Committee – 2024 Presenting:
Mike Garcia, City Attorney
1. Resolution 24-37 Creating a Charter Review Committee – 2024 Moved: Najarian Seconded: Devine
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2. Motion Directing Staff
f. City Attorney, re: Findings Pursuant to Government Code section 21221(g) and Ratification of Acting Fire Chief Appointment; Appointment of Retired Annuitant Gregory Fish as Interim Fire Chief pending CalPERS Approval of Reinstatement from Retirement Application
1. Resolution 24-38 Finding the Position of Fire Chief to be Available Due a Leave of Absence pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(g) and Ratifying the Appointment of Gregory Fish as Acting Fire Chief
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Devine
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2. Resolution 24-39 Appointing Retired Annuitant Gregory Fish as Interim Fire Chief pursuant to Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21221(h) pending CalPERS Approval of Application for Reinstatement from Retirement Moved: Najarian Seconded: Devine
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Agenda out of order. 9a read next.
g. Community Development, re: Presentation of Proposed Amendments to GMC Chapter 30.12 Commercial Districts Regarding Multi-Family Development Standards and Objective Design Standards for Multi-Family Residential and Residential Mixed- use Projects
Presenting:
Vilia Zemaitaitis, Deputy Director of Community Development/Long Range Planning Staff Comment:
Bradley Calvert, Director of Community Development
Public Comments:
David Kean
Allan Durham
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Asatryan, Devine, Kassakhian, Najarian, Brotman
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Asatryan, Devine, Kassakhian, Najarian, Brotman
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6 1. Motion to provide direction on the proposed concepts for multi-family residential and residential mixed-use zoning amendments and objective design standards in commercial zones and to proceed with finalizing the standards for presentation to the Design Review Board and Planning Commission prior to returning to City Council for Introduction
Moved: Devine Seconded: Asatryan
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9.HEARINGS
a. Community Development, re: Request for Approval of a Density Bonus, Discretionary Bonus and Inclusionary Housing Plan Pursuant to State and City Density Bonus Law, to Construct a New 33-unit Residential Housing Development Project, Providing a Total of Eight Affordable Units Reserved for Very Low Income Households Located at 413, 417, and 419 Irving Avenue (Density Bonus Housing Plan Case No. PDBP-000174-2022)
Hearing opened at 6:40 p.m. and closed at 7:40 p.m.
Presenting:
Milca Toldeo, Sr. Planner
Staff Comments:
Mike Garcia, City Attorney
Bradley Calvert, Director of Community Development
Yvette Neukian, Principal Assistant City Attorney
Public Comments:
Hrag Derhovagimian, Architect
Jerry Hammer
Fernando Roldan
Patrick Reeves
David Mkhitarian
Maribel Guzman
Tom Cohen, Attorney
Anonymous
1. Motion to approve Density Bonus, Discretionary Bonus and Inclusionary Housing Plan
Moved: Devine Seconded: Asatryan
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2. Motion to deny Density Bonus, Discretionary Bonus and Inclusionary Housing Plan
10.REPORTS – INFORMATION
11.WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
12.DISCUSSION OF COUNCILMEMBER FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
a. Mayor Brotman’s Request for a Report on “Opting In” to AB 1033 to Allow the Sale of ADUs Separately
Moved: Devine Seconded: Najarian
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Asatryan, Devine, Kassakhian, Najarian, Brotman
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Asatryan, Devine, Kassakhian, Najarian
Brotman
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Asatryan, Kassakhian, Najarian, Brotman
Devine
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7 b. Mayor Brotman’s Request to Address Solar System Sizing Requirements By Modifying the 110% Load Recovery Standard
c. Mayor Brotman’s Request for a Discussion of the Rental Rights Program Pertaining to Relocation for Tenants in Triplexes and Fourplexes Displaced by Renovation Based Evictions
Staff Comments:
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Bradley Calvert, Director of Community Development
Mike Garcia, City Attorney
Public Comments:
David Kaishchyan
J. Ruiz
Ashley Ruiz
Greg Astoryan
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.
Ramella Eraghi
14.NEW BUSINESS
15.ADJOURNMENT – 9:46 p.m.
Moved: Devine Seconded: Najarian
Mayor of the City of Glendale
City Clerk of the City of Glendale