CC_04302024_Exhibit_1_8e — Glendale City Council, April 30, 2024

Charter Review Committee Application
REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants MUST live in Glendale and be registered to vote in Glendale.

1. Are you a Glendale Resident?

Yes

2. Are you registered to vote in Glendale?

Yes

No
APPLICANT INFORMATION:

3. Name: ___________________________________________________________________________

4. Email: _______________________________________________________

5. Phone: ___________________________________________________________________________

6. Home address: _ __________
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7. How long have you lived i
n Glendale?: _________________________________________________

8. Why are you interested in updating the City’s Charter?: ____________________________________

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9. How did you hear about this opportunity?: ______________________________________________

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Allan C. Durham
Since the last Charter Review Committee was established in 2002, there are obviously numerous provisions that have either become outdated, require revision or need to be added to the City Charter. This Committee needs Glendale citizens, such as me, who are already knowledgable and involved in civic matters.

I attended the February 27, 2024 meeting at which
the City Council unaminously voted in favor of establishing this Committee. ✔
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10. What experiences do you have that you feel are relevant to reviewing the City’s Charter? Explain why you would be a good addition to the Charter Committee: _______________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ _____________________
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11. Please share anything else you’d like us to consider in evaluating your application to serve on the City’s Charter Review Committee: ____________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________

12. The Charter Review Committee will meet as follows:

May – July 2024: Two meetings per month, 2-3 hours per meeting.

July 2024 – March 2026: Quarterly meetings that increase in frequency in 2025.

What is your availability for these meetings?:
_________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ THANK YOU!
Thank you for your interest in serving on the City’s Charter Review Committee. The City Council will be reviewing all applications. You will be notified of the date of this review. Once the City Council makes their appointments, you will be notified.

Be sure to submit your application along with your resume no later than April 12, 2024 to:

[email protected]
For additional questions, contact Greg at: (818) 548-4844, option 1.

I am an MBA and a CPA. In my career, I’ve had extensive experience in negotiating complex financing documents as well as preparing and reviewing government and regulatory filings. My experience includes extensive involvement with both in-house and external legal counsel throughout the documentation process.

I would have no difficulty in evaluating technical concepts and understanding legal language if I were appointed to the Charter Review Committee.

Please see the “Civic Engagement” section of my attached resume for details of my community involvement in Glendale
I am available for all the Committee meetings.

Allan C. Durham

Objective: Appointment to the City of Glendale’s Charter Review Committee

Education: B.A. Arizona State University
M.B.A. University of Southern California

Professional Certification: Certified Public Accountant (retired)

Civic Engagement:

Board member of the Northwest Glendale Homeowners Association (“NWGHA”).

NWGHA representative on the Glendale Homeowners Coordinating Council .

Regularly attend and speak at Glendale City Council meetings as well as at certain City Board and Commission meetings.

Attended all weekly sessions of the Glendale Civic Services Institute (“CIS”) in 2023.

Attended all weekly sessions of the Glendale Police Department Community Academy in 2023.

Membership in local community organizations such as the Glendale Historical Society.

Work History:

Price Waterhouse Coopers – Senior Auditor – 3 years

2 Responsible for planning and conducting financial audits of large and medium sized corporations in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting and Auditing Standards.

Occidental Petroleum Corporation – Director-Finance – 31 years

During my career in Occidental’s Corporate Treasury Department, I was responsible for a wide variety of financial activities including:

• Negotiating, documenting and administering unsecured multi-billion dollar/multi-year committed Revolving and Term Loan Borrowing Facilities with syndicates of up to two dozen domestic and international banks.

• Negotiating, documenting and administering unsecured public Investment-grade bond issues of up to USD 2 billion with maturities of up to ten years.

• Arranging and managing a 4(a)(2) Commercial Paper Program for short - term corporate borrowing.

• Selecting and managing the investments (within the investment policy guidelines in the relevant Board Resolutions) for Occidental’s excess cash which at times reached as high as USD 4 billion. During the Financial Crisis that began in 2008, Occidental suffered no losses, illiquidity or defaults in its investment portfolio (unlike some S&P 500 companies which had assumed financial risks that they failed to understand).

• Issuances and open market repurchases of Occidental’s common stock.

• Issuances, conversions and redemptions of various preferred stock issues.

• Establishing and managing various Trusts for specific business purposes.

• Drafting and negotiating the terms and language of Letters of Credit required for Occidental’s international operations with various issuing banks and beneficiaries.

3 • Providing Treasury support for numerous asset acquisitions and dispositions.

• Designing a Sarbanes-Oxley compliance program for Corporate Treasury.

• Participating in preparing Rating Agency Presentations for S&P, Moody’s and Fitch.

• Analyzing the cost/benefit of Occidental’s common stock listings on numerous foreign stock exchanges and documenting any regulatory hurdles to delisting from those exchanges. My recommendation to delist Occidental’s common stock from all but the New York Stock Exchange was accepted and implemented by Senior Management saving the corporation millions of dollars annually in regulatory and legal fees.

• Preparing the Treasury/Finance disclosures contained in Occidental’s quarterly (10-Q) and annual (10-K) filings with the SEC.

• Providing data and support for Occidental’s internal and external auditors.

• Supervising a staff of four.

• Coordinating each approved financing with internal and external legal counsel. I am experienced in reviewing and commenting on complex legal documents.

California Resources Corporation – Director-Finance – 4 years

In late 2014, Occidental spun off all of its California assets and operations into a new publicly traded corporation – California Resources Corporation (“CRC”).

Effecting this corporate spin-off included:

• Arranging a secured committed USD 2 billion Revolving Credit Facility and a USD 1 billion funded Term Loan from a syndicate of twenty domestic and international banks.

4 • Arranging the issuance of USD 5 billion of publicly issued non-investment grade secured bonds

• Arranging the payment of a USD 6 billion cash distribution to Occidental in exchange for the transfer of the California assets.

• Continuing to provide the types of financial management and oversight for CRC that I previously performed for Occidental.

Charter Review Committee Application
REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants MUST live in Glendale and be registered to vote in Glendale.

1. Are you a Glendale Resident?

Yes

2. Are you regi
stered to vote in Glendale?

Yes

No
APPLICANT INFORMATION:

3. Name: ___________________________________________________________________________

4. Email:

5. Phone: _ _____________________________________________________

6. Home address: _ _________________________________________

7. How long have you lived in Glendale?: _________________________________________________

8. Why are you interested in updating the City’s Charter?: ____________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

9. How did you hear about this opportunity?: ______________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

Ani Garibyan
It's outdated and does not match
the needs of today's citizens. It was also written when certain groups were excluded from the decision making process. The revision should be equitable.

Instagram post
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10. What experiences do you have that you feel are relevant to reviewing the City’s Charter? Explain why you would be a good addition to the Charter Committee: _______________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

11. Please share anything else you’d like us to consider in evaluating your application to serve on the City’s Charter Review Committee: ____________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

12. The Charter Review Committee will meet as follows:

May – July 2024: Two meetings per month, 2-3 hours per meeting.

July 2024 – March 2026: Quarterly meetings that increase in frequency in 2025.

What is your availability for these meetings?:
_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________ THANK YOU!
Thank you for your interest in serving on the City’s Charter Review Committee. The City Council will be reviewing all applications. You will be notified of the date of this review. Once the City Council makes their appointments, you will be notified.

Be sure to submit your application along with your resume no later than April 12, 2024 to:

[email protected]

For additional questions, contact Greg at: (818) 548-4844, option 1.

My background is in community/environmental
planning so the lens in which I view the city is broad and people-based, especially keeping the most vulnerable in the forefront. I have also spearheaded grassroots campaigns ensuring that the voice of all citizens are heard and understand how to reach those who would normally not feel comfortable attending government meetings. Additionally, I tend to try to understand future trajectories through data-driven research on where cities will be in the next 50-100 years, and what it will take to help sustain growths for current and future populations.

Glendale is already a great place to live but has so much potential to grow into an amazing city. I would love to be a part of this and appreciate the opportunity! Preferably evenings anytime after 6pm.

BRENDA GANT

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (MOST RECENT)
JW Builders 2017 – Present Bookkeeper and Office Manager Pasadena, CA  Perform all bookkeeping tasks including A/P, A/R, invoicing, tracking all hours according to jobs, payroll, insurance cert checks, CSLB license checks, etc. for contracting (home building and renovation) business

Back Office People July, 2015 – Present Bookkeeper Glendale, CA Provide QuickBooks (online and desktop) bookkeeping services  Reconciling, matching bank data, entering and correcting all types of financial data

Preferred Bonding & Insurance Services 2022 – Present Bookkeeper and Office Manager Glendale , CA  Perform all bookkeeping tasks

Ahiah Center for Spiritual Living Pasadena 2017 – 2022 Bookkeeper and Office Manager Pasadena, CA  Perform all bookkeeping tasks including A/P, A/R, invoicing, check writing, production of weekly reports, payroll, tracking of donors’ contributions, rental of church property, etc.

Community Scholarship Foundation of La Canada 2009 -Present President (2 terms) La Cañada Flintridge, CA  In charge of philanthropic organization which bestows local scholarship; run monthly board and membership meetings and oversees all aspects of the organization  Treasurer, Secretary, Bylaws Reviewer

La Cañada Junior Women’s Club 2011-Present President (2 terms) La Cañada Flintridge, CA Oversaw 100+ member philanthropic organization with 20-member board; ran monthly board and membership meetings
Parliamentarian, Historian, Inspiration Chair

EDUCATION

Thunderbird School of Global Management Glendale, AZ MBA – International Studies
 Concentration in Marketing and Middle Eastern Studies

University of California, Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA BA – Latin American Studies, minor in Geography
 Graduated Cum Laude
 Alumni Scholar

SKILLS AND LANGUAGES

Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
Ability to produce agendas, run meetings and speak in public Read, write and speak Spanish at a functional level
Speak Gulf Arabic; functional reading and writing
Knowledge of French
Excellent research and organizational skills

MEMBERSHIPS/ACTIVITIES
 Contestant on Jeopardy!, February, 2020
 Member, Pasadena Cancer Support Community; Angel Gala committee  Member La Cañada Flintridge Tournament of Roses (12 Years)  Parade Committee Member, City of La Cañada Flintridge Fiesta Days (8 Years)  “Outwalker” 2020 Rose Parade accompanying float celebrating 100 years of suffrage  Ambassador, La Cañada Flintridge Chamber of Commerce (11 years)  Co-Chair, Don Voss for Mayor (City of La Cañada Flintridge) Re-Election Committee 2011 (campaign was successful)
 Committee Member Joel Peterson La Cañada Flintridge School Board Re-Election Committee (successful)
 Recording Secretary, American Field Service (AFS) La Cañada chapter (8 years)  Business Networking Group (BNG) at La Cañada Country Club; featured speaker at marketing event
 Featured program presenter at Kiwanis Clubs of La Cañada (Morning and Noon groups)
 Past President, American Ladies of Jeddah
 Alumna, Phi Mu Sorority
 Founder and Moderator of several local Facebook groups with total memberships of 5,000+

Charter Review Committee Application
REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants MUST live in Glendale and be registered to vote in Glendale.

1. Are you a Glendale Resident?

Yes

2. Are you regi
stered to vote in Glendale?

Yes

No
APPLICANT INFORMATION:

3. Name: ___________________________________________________________________________

4. Email: _ ______________________________________

5. Phone: _ ____________________________________________________

6. Home address: _ ________________

7. How long have you lived in Glendale?: _________________________________________________

8. Why are you interested in updating the City’s Charter?: ____________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

9. How did you hear about this opportunity?: ______________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

Carl Povilaitis
As the foundational document for the governance of the city, It is essential that it continue to be relevant in today's times.

I believe my backround and experience both as a resident and as a professional who has served in municpal government can provide a valuable perspective in reviewing and updating this critical document so that our city government continues to effectively serve the community.

From a community member and city information sources
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10. What experiences do you have that you feel are relevant to reviewing the City’s Charter? Explain why you would be a good addition to the Charter Committee: _______________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

11. Please share anything else you’d like us to consider in evaluating your application to serve on the City’s Charter Review Committee: ____________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

12. The Charter Review Committee will meet as follows:

May – July 2024: Two meetings per month, 2-3 hours per meeting.

July 2024 – March 2026: Quarterly meetings that increase in frequency in 2025.

What is your availability for these meetings?:
_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

Be sure to submit your application along with your resume no later than April 12, 2024 to:

[email protected]

For additional questions, contact Greg at: (818) 548-4844, option 1.

In addtition to haveing a Master's Degree in
Public Adminsistration and having been a Glendale resident for 33 years, I have 32 years of experience as a public safey proffessional, including at the executive level, in the community. I also served as an Commissioner on the Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena Airport Authority for approxmately 10 years, and have been involbed in several civic organizations. I belive This breath of experience provides an ability to examine issues from a variety of perspectives and ultimatley assist in making recommendations to best serve the Glendale community.

I do have travel plans over the summer of 2024

DEEOWN DOMINIC SHAVERDIAN

EDUCATION

University of Southern California Los Angeles, California Master's Degree September 2022-May 2024

University of California, Los Angeles Los Angeles, California Bachelor's Degree September 2015-May 2017

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Chamlian Armenian School Glendale, CA
Public Relations Coordinator, Administration June 2021-Present • Spearheaded all facets of public relations program, ensuring effective strategy formulation and execution to elevate organization's brand and communication outreach within local community through social media, newsletter updates, and emails. Gained over 1,000 followers on social media for organization • Provided strategic advice to executive leadership on a plethora of project development, influencing key decision-making and project directions such as writing speeches, advising on parent issues, and student behavior issues • Performed rigorous research on any project, such as campus expansion, to inform strategic decisions and project outcomes • Contacted donors and community leaders for financial support and large sums of monetary support for projects and overall goals, including, but not limited to, the Solar Power Transition project as well as the School Expansion project • Crafted and disseminated press releases and public relations materials, increasing organization's media presence and stakeholder engagement
• Instituted and executed internal communications strategies to promoted organizational cohesiveness and ensure consistent messaging, such as group texts, emails, and text notifications • Oversaw development and management of organization's digital presence, including website content and social media channels, resulting in increased engagement metrics
• Member of the natural disaster task force, assisting in establishing comprehensive crisis communication strategies, preparing organization to address the policies and procedures in the event of a fire, earthquake, or intruder on campus • Conducted in-depth public relations research and analysis to gauge public opinion and media impact, leveraging findings to refine strategies
• Acted as a public relations consultant to senior management, offering expert advice guided organization's external communication efforts
• Led, mentored, and improved public relations team through effective supervision and training, fostering a high-performance team culture
• Streamlined documentation, organizing, and filing processes, improving information retrieval efficiency

Chamlian Armenian School Glendale, CA
Communications Coordinator, Administration August 2017-June 2021 • Spearheaded marketing initiatives and crafted engaging social media content, increasing organization's online presence through innovative strategies and regular updates to official website • Served as primary liaison between administration and major local press outlets, fostering strong media relationships and ensuring consistent, positive coverage across California Courier, Glendale News Press, Crescenta Valley Weekly, Asbarez News, and more
• Composed and executed polished external communication materials, including speeches and emails directed to parents, teachers, and students, conveying administration's messages and strengthening community ties • Directed annual creation of official school yearbook, overseeing design and content production to encapsulate academic year's milestones and memories
• Collaborated closely with fellow administration members on diverse projects • Undertook significant responsibilities as a chaperone for critical educational excursions, including field trips and memorable 8th grade trip to Armenia, prioritizing student safety and enriching educational experience

St. Gregory's Hovsepian School Pasadena, CA
Assistant, Administrative August 2015-June 2017
• Expertly managed file organization, communications, inventory, and deliveries, demonstrating multifaceted administrative proficiency
• Served as a substitute teacher; covered English, History, and Science classes, ensuring uninterrupted educational processes • Managed in supervisory duties and project execution, enhancing operational efficiency and team collaboration • Streamlined administrative operations through effective file management and clerical support • Achieved high customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and fostering positive relations

Institute of Applied Behavior Analysis Los Angeles, CA
Behavioral Interventionist January 2015-January 2016
• Collaborated in crafting personalized behavioral intervention plans for clients, addressing unique needs and challenges • Influenced development of comprehensive care plans, enhancing clients' ability to perform daily tasks more • Conducted home visits to review progress, reinforce skills through various methods repetition and games, and introduce new foundational skills for improved development

Greg Krikorian for State Assembly (AD - 43) Los Angeles, CA Office Manager March 2012-November 2012
• Drafted communication and speeches on political issues, preparing candidate for public presentations • Managed hiring process, from resume review to conducting interviews, to build an effective campaign team • Oversaw volunteer activities, including recruitment, training, and coordination, enhancing campaign outreach • Ensured daily office operations, including technology setup and facility maintenance, for optimal campaign functioning

Greg Krikorian for Glendale Board of Education Glendale, CA Campaign Worker January 2009-April 2009
• Directed all aspects of volunteer engagement, from training to task facilitation, ensuring effective participation • Entrusted with opening office, setting up technology, and overseeing facility maintenance for operational efficiency • Utilized in phone banking, precinct walking, and organization of fundraisers to bolster campaign efforts

REFERENCES

Contact Information Provided Upon Request

• Dr. Talin Kargodorian: Head of School, Chamlian Armenian School • Ms. Victoria Dochoghlian: Account Supervisor, Elevate Public Affairs • Dr. John S. Langdon: Professor in the History Department, University of California, Los Angeles • Dr. Talin Saroukhanian: Professor, California State University, Northridge • Dr. Armine Lulejian: Professor in the Public Health Department, University of Southern California • Mr. Greg Krikorian: Glendale Unified School District Board Member • Professor William R. Kelly: University of Southern California

MEMBERSHIPS

Management Skills, Administrative Experience, Fluent in Armenian, & Conversational Farsi, Fundraising Experience, Communications/Press Experience, Public Relations, Finance/Budgetary, Strong Writing Skills, Strong Oral Skills, Team Player, Strong Verbal Skills, Planning Skills

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Google Docs, Google Spreadsheet, Microsoft Office, Keynote, Pages, Numbers, Social Media, Canva, Constant Contact, Edlio Services

10. What experiences do you have that you feel are relevant to reviewing the City’s Charter? Explain why you would be a good addition to the Charter Committee: _______________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

11. Please share anything else you’d like us to consider in evaluating your application to serve on the City’s Charter Review Committee: ____________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

12. The Charter Review Committee will meet as follows:

May – July 2024: Two meetings per month, 2-3 hours per meeting.

July 2024 – March 2026: Quarterly meetings that increase in frequency in 2025.

What is your availability for these meetings?:
_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

Be sure to submit your application along with your resume no later than April 12, 2024 to:

[email protected]

For additional questions, contact Greg at: (818) 548-4844, option 1.

See resume for details
Managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders. Serving on a state regulatory body with multiple impacts.

Deliberating on policy language for short and long-term outcomes.

Listening to the public to determine the best outcomes for a variety of stakeholders.

Approaching all projects in a focused, deliberate, considerate, fair and friendly manner.

I bring 30 plus years of experience of updating and recommending policy language in a manner that is reasonable, fresh and focused.

I can attend all meetings in 2024 and 2025.

1 Denise M. Miller MBA, OTR/L, FAOTA

Professional Profile
Highly skilled professional with strong business and financial acumen. A proven track record for driving results and leading business growth, member engagement, quality improvement and retention strategies in health systems, provider networks, multicultural communities and regulatory environments. Recognized for a positive and winning attitude with the ability to create, collaborate, influence and compel business strategies, program/product development, project management and member engagement experiences that meet or exceed targets. Outstanding organization and attention to detail with a friendly and transparent communication style. Successful at building loyal and engaged relationships with all key stakeholders.

Skills
• Business Optimization and Growth
• Community Engagement and Outreach
• Complex Program/Product Development
• Data Analysis/Financial Forecasting
• Health Plan, Broker, Vendor Negotiation

• Project Management/Program Development
• Policy Development and Stakeholder engagement
• Physician Performance Alignment/Management
• Research Collection/Dissemination/Publication
• Strategic Planning and Execution

Experience
HealthNet Community Solutions (Centene Corporation) December 2021 to current Program Manager III, Healthcare Delivery
• Manage a variety of transformative telehealth programs for vulnerable populations to provide access to behavioral and physical health services in school systems throughout all of CA. • Manage and strategically grow a program that connect patients with a primary care provider (PCP) and care management team following discharge from the hospital in order to reduce readmissions. • Establish a statement of work and regulatory requirements for a disease management program for members in a health plan. Services coordinated within a highly matrixed environment with multiple service providers. • Manage end-to-end processes to track, execute and collaborate with subject matter experts to stand up a new single model health plan in a highly regulated environment on time and with zero gaps (9-month project). • Plan, organize, monitor, oversee and lead multiple, concurrent resultant projects utilizing cross-functional teams to deliver defined requirements and meet company strategic objectives • Skills: Vendor Management · Business Analysis · Analytical Skills · Service -Level Agreements (SLA) · Presentations · Teamwork · Microsoft Excel · Data Analysis · Microsoft PowerPoint · Process Improvement · Business Case Preparation, Experienced and astute in working on regulatory and policy language

Denise M. Miller, LLC. June 2019 to Current Consultant, Strategist, Project Manager
• Strategic Planning and Business Development - Deliver data-driven results, strategic planning and alignment of best practices with organizational objectives. Evaluate and design effective workflows that integrate strategic initiatives that result in the delivery of exceptional member and provider experiences.

Implement end-to-end complex processes involving cross-functional teams across many lines of business.

2 • Project Management - Deploy change management and improvements in member access, retention, satisfaction and touchpoints. Monitor project activities and verify team members adhere to project budget, business standards and regulations. Design member experience strategies for market distribution; connect with digital and telehealth applications, integrate with operations and train deployment teams. • Market Intelligence Tools - Experience with CRM, Tableau, Visio and customer retention software; Electronic Health Record Systems (Cerner, EPIC, Next Gen); and Microsoft Office Suite. Certified in Lean Six Sigma (Green and Black Belts) with additional training in Project Management and Microsoft Project.

Stanbridge University, Adjunct Instructor Graduate Program January 2018 to Current • Teaching and Research– Supervise dissertation and research projects to aid in data collection, analysis and publishing research findings. Instruct in current leadership, management and health promotion topics to promote student learning objectives. Develop and deliver online curriculum using a variety of software platforms and distance-learning techniques. Secure community partners to collaborate with collection of data.

Department of Consumer Affairs. May 2013 to Current Occupational Therapy License Board member
• Lead the policy-making and disciplinary decision-making body that regulates the practice of occupational therapy in California.
• Advance the strategic goals of the Board and the public by developing working relationships with representatives at all levels of government and analyzing complex problems and recommending effective courses of action.
• Facilitate closed session hearings and navigate sensitive issues with discretion, tact, and strong communication skills.
• Attend legislative hearings and testify at Sunset Hearings on behalf of the Board. • Attend meetings with Legislators, lobbyists and other stakeholders on behalf of the Board. • Elected/served as President of the Board 2015-2017 and 2023. • Appointed by California Governor in 2013; reappointed in 2015 and 2020.

AltaMed Health Services February 2018 to June 2019 Director of Aging Services/Product Development
• Service Line Evaluation and Program Development - Operationalized member experience strategies and a new call center aimed at increasing Medicare/Medi-Cal growth; designed and implemented navigation tools and retention strategies with multicultural markets for seniors aging-in to Medicare. Improved profit margins and ROI by streamlining operations and workflows and negotiating competitive vendor contracts. • Market Optimization, Member Engagement and Population Health- Leveraged market analysis and communication tactics to deploy effective strategies for business optimization with Health Plans, Brokers and Providers. Managed strategies, projects, customer process mapping, report generation, change management and member integrated opportunities or alternative solutions. Lead special projects and initiatives specific to the community or across communities.
• Physician Alignment – Collaborated, developed and integrated market segmentation strategies in the provider clinics and with the “Hospital at Home” program. Assisted physicians with their initial marketing efforts to create alignment with the organization mission, vision and goals and drive business. • Value-Based Care - Collaborated with project teams and key stakeholders throughout the network on a myriad of complex projects and priorities related to Value-Based Care, including new program development, HEDIS scores, Net Promoter Scores (NPS) and integrating strategies to manage chronic and complex diseases.

Adventist Health System
Director of Senior Program and Business Development (Concurrent position 1/2011-4/2017)

3 • Service Line Evaluation and Program Development – Designed a robust loyalty member centric program that resulted in 7,600 senior members in less than 4 years. Expanded market share targeted at vulnerable populations by translating needs and issues into business strategies and process management solutions. Lead role in the acquisition of two new Urgent Care centers and development of recruitment tactics with physicians and community members.
• Physician Alignment - Integrated strategic initiatives and outreach with Providers, Health Plans, Brokers and Members. Analyzed industry benchmarking data; implemented workflows and actions to drive engagement, improve quality and outcomes scores and reduce hospital length of stay. Successfully redirected and recruited many high performing and quality physicians from competing hospitals. • Market Share, Growth and Member Engagement– Led Business Development team that consecutively achieved annual growth targets in overall Inpatient Acute Admissions; growth in PCP Inpatient Acute Admissions; growth in Medicare Admissions and increases in overall ED visits (2013-2017). • Population Health and Triple Aim initiatives –C ollaborated with cross functional teams to enhance community engagement on a variety of holistic strategies and Triple Aim initiatives. Key member of the Population Health Task Force.
• Corporate Initiatives – Active team contributor in the development of a Medical Foundation model.

Identified and vetted opportunities for mergers and acquisitions and provided intel to leadership for next steps.

Lead role in connecting senior members with physicians and surgeons in the following services lines: Cancer, Cardiology, Neurosciences, Orthopedics and Rehabilitation. Created additional areas of alignment with Wound Care and Hospice Services. Developed a niche program offering in Palliative Care and Advanced Planning. • Community Development and Philanthropy – Increased brand strength and community loyalty as demonstrated through market share growth. Coordinated physicians and volunteers in the delivery of ninety- two enterprise-wide, quality and community engagement events each year. Lead special projects and initiatives aligned with the enterprise vision and values and specific to the communities served.

Director of Occupational Medicine Clinic (Concurrent position – 3/2016-3/2017) • Service Line Evaluation and Program Development - Revitalized market share by creating a robust pipeline of new business accounts (executed 8 new contracts in 60 days). Integrated a new member centric process, workflow and scheduling system that resulted in timely appointments and account management.

Evaluated key data metrics (people, process, technology) and deployed specific growth strategies for improving revenue streams, ROI and member satisfaction.
• Focused, Thoughtful and Inspirational Leadership - Operational management of a diverse, multi- disciplinary team. Invigorated an "under-performing" department and changed it into a profitable, high performing service line within 90 days of assignment. Staff productivity and motivation improved within 30 days of assignment. Managed quality assurance and compliance programs, including on-site evaluations, internal audits, privacy procedures and customer surveys, including, but not limited to the JCAHO Audit (2016) and ethics and HIPPA training.

Government Relations Specialist (Concurrent position 6/2008-4/2017) • Community and Regulatory Development - Analyzed health policies that impacted the hospital strategic plan and communicated responses and recommendations on behalf of Executives and leadership.

Influenced the external policy environment and advocated necessary regulatory changes to support the enterprise agenda.

Manager of Physician Relations/Business Development (12/2007-12-2010)

4 • Physician Alignment - Increased market share, business optimization opportunities, alignment and promotion of key physician practices and joint ventures. Cultivated, strengthened and maintained deep and long-lasting relationships with providers.
• Market Share, Growth and Member Engagement - Recruited, trained and managed on-boarding and promotion of all new physicians. Responsible for coordination of all physician public and media assignments.
• Corporate Initiatives - Implemented strategies with providers to improve provider performance and ensure compliance. Researched, designed and implemented best practices in physician recruitment and practice promotion.

Clinical Coordinator (8/2001-12/2007)
• Service Line Evaluation and Program Development - Managed and deployed comprehensive and strategic initiatives to achieve and sustain productivity measures and business growth for a new clinical service line, call center and billing department. Hired, trained and mentored a diverse, cross-functional, multi-disciplinary team. Also, designed and implemented an ergonomic, injury prevention training and quality/risk management program for all hospital employees.

Education
Master of Business Administration: Business Administration and Management La Sierra University, Riverside CA
Bachelor of Arts: Occupational Therapy and Psychology (CA Occupational Therapy License #6239) University of St. Catherine, St. Paul MN

Board Appointments
§ Appointed by CA Governor to the Occupational Therapy License Board in 2013. Reappointed in 2015 and 2020. § Appointed by LA County Supervisor to the Population Health Community Task Force (2015-2018). § Appointed by the Glendale City Council to the Commission on the Status of Women (2011-2017). § Awarded Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association (2021). § Glendale Sunrise Rotary. Active member since 2014

10. What experiences do you have that you feel are relevant to reviewing the City’s Charter? Explain why you would be a good addition to the Charter Committee: _______________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

11. Please share anything else you’d like us to consider in evaluating your application to serve on the City’s Charter Review Committee: ____________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

12. The Charter Review Committee will meet as follows:

May – July 2024: Two meetings per month, 2-3 hours per meeting.

July 2024 – March 2026: Quarterly meetings that increase in frequency in 2025.

What is your availability for these meetings?:
_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

Be sure to submit your application along with your resume no later than April 12, 2024 to:

[email protected]

For additional questions, contact Greg at: (818) 548-4844, option 1.

Charter Review Committee Application
REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants MUST live in Glendale and be registered to vote in Glendale.

1. Are you a Glendale Resident?

Yes

2. Are you regi
stered to vote in Glendale?

Yes

No
APPLICANT INFORMATION:

3. Name: ___________________________________________________________________________

4. Email: _ _________________________________________________

5. Phone: _ _________________________________________________________

6. Home address: _ ___________________________________

7. How long have you lived in Glendale?: _________________________________________________

8. Why are you interested in updating the City’s Charter?: ____________________________________

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9. How did you hear about this opportunity?: ______________________________________________

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Elizabeth Manasserian
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do my part as a long time resident of Glendale.

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10. What experiences do you have that you feel are relevant to reviewing the City’s Charter? Explain why you would be a good addition to the Charter Committee: _______________________________

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11. Please share anything else you’d like us to consider in evaluating your application to serve on the City’s Charter Review Committee: ____________________________________________________

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12. The Charter Review Committee will meet as follows:

May – July 2024: Two meetings per month, 2-3 hours per meeting.

July 2024 – March 2026: Quarterly meetings that increase in frequency in 2025.

What is your availability for these meetings?:
_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

Be sure to submit your application along with your resume no later than April 12, 2024 to:

[email protected]

For additional questions, contact Greg at: (818) 548-4844, option 1.

I have owned and operated a business for 30 years
I was a Commissioner with the City of Glendale for several years. I have been a President and a board member of several non-profits in Glendale. I was also named Woman of the Year 2016 with the Glendale Chamber of Commerce and am currently member of a Service Club as well as several non-profit boards.

As a business owner, I am quite familiar with the City and the leadership of the City as well as different businesses and government entities. I am a relationship builder and am meticulous when it comes to reviewing documents.

I do travel frequently; however, if I do have the dates of the meetings in advance, I will try and schedule my trips accordingly.

Charter Review Committee Application
REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants MUST live in Glendale and be registered to vote in Glendale.

1. Are you a Glendale Resident?

Yes

2. Are you regi
stered to vote in Glendale?

Yes

No
APPLICANT INFORMATION:

3. Name: ___________________________________________________________________________

4. Email: _ ____________________________

5. Phone: _ _____________________________________________________

6. Home address: _ ________

7. How long have you lived in Glendale?: _________________________________________________

8. Why are you interested in updating the City’s Charter?: ____________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

9. How did you hear about this opportunity?: ______________________________________________

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James David Clarke
I'm passionate about ensuring that our city's governing documents reflect the diverse values and needs of its residents. Having experienced the profound impact of policy and community engagement both in the UK and the USA, I understand the importance of updating our City Charter to keep pace with dynamic societal changes. This review is a vital step towards making Glendale a more inclusive, responsive, and forward-thinking community.

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10. What experiences do you have that you feel are relevant to reviewing the City’s Charter? Explain why you would be a good addition to the Charter Committee: _______________________________

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11. Please share anything else you’d like us to consider in evaluating your application to serve on the City’s Charter Review Committee: ____________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

12. The Charter Review Committee will meet as follows:

May – July 2024: Two meetings per month, 2-3 hours per meeting.

July 2024 – March 2026: Quarterly meetings that increase in frequency in 2025.

What is your availability for these meetings?:
_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

Be sure to submit your application along with your resume no later than April 12, 2024 to:

[email protected]

For additional questions, contact Greg at: (818) 548-4844, option 1.

My professional background in digital marketing
and community engagement across two continents has equipped me with a keen understanding of diverse community needs and effective communication strategies. Having led significant digital transformation initiatives and managed cross-functional teams, I bring a strategic and analytical perspective to the committee. My experience in crisis management and reputation control will be invaluable in navigating the complexities of updating a city charter.

Since relocating from the UK and becoming an American citizen, I've embraced Glendale as my home dedicating myself to its prosperity and community cohesion. My journey from the UK to the USA has instilled a unique appreciation for the nuances of governance and community engagement, enriching my perspective. My role as the Director of Marketing and my active engagement with local political discourse through my platform, Citizen Clarke, underscores my commitment to our city's future.

I can be available for all scheduled meetings.

WHATJAMESREAD: WEBSITE • INSTAGRAM • GOODREADS

PROFILE
Experienced Director of Marketing with a proven track record of reinvigorating brands through technological and creative innovation. Music lover, avid reader, and book blogger with a passion for literature and storytelling.

EXPERIENCE
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING, MEGATRAX, LOS ANGELES, CA — 2018–PRESENT I joined Megatrax to reinvigorate a well-known and respected, but tired and outdated brand. Over the past three years I have hired and led a team of Designers, Content Producers, and Digital Marketing Managers within a music publishing company, with a view to increasing revenue through the licensing of our product by broadcasters, networks and brands across the USA, Canada and Latin America. I managed relationships with creative agencies, public relations teams and digital marketing agencies to rebrand the company with a new image for the modern age and a clearly deﬁned rallying cry to take out into the marketplace. I designed, developed and launched a new music search and discovery e-commerce platform which allows customers to search for music, and download it for use in TV, Film, Advertising and Social Media. Read more about the project in Promax Daily Brief .

COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST (CONTRACT) UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP , LOS ANGELES, CA — 2018
I was hired on a contract basis to join the Data and Analytics Innovation Team at Universal Music Group. A role with storytelling at its heart, I provided a marketing, communications, and design perspective to a team who primarily deal in data science and analysis, with a focus on simplifying copy, building a story around a suite of data analytics products, developing brand creative, and improving visualisation of complex data intended to inform Universal’s artist roster, Artist Managers, and Digital Service Providers such as Spotify, Apple Music, and Tidal of trends, forecasting, and performance date in an easily digestible manner.

MARKETING MANAGER: USA, CANADA & LATIN AMERICA, WEST ONE MUSIC GROUP , LOS ANGELES, CA & LONDON, UK — 2014 -2018
A creative, managerial and logistical role, it was my responsibility to be the guardian of the WOMG brand and our eight independent record labels– on and oﬄine, in all our international territories and with all agents / sub-publishers worldwide. Our in-house producers create music, and my team and I would take it out into the world.

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING
James David Clarke

My team and I communicate with the world through the internet, our printed materials, branding and other digital means. We tell the world who we are and what we do, the quality of the music we create, with a language that clearly communicates our identity, successes, expertise and values.

It was my mission to build on WOMG’s reputation; creating masterpieces of content and communications that shout loud, far and wide ensuring that each of our eight independent labels have a clear and distinct voice and key releases are promoted accordingly.

HEAD OF MARKETING, INKVITE, LONDON, UK — 2013 - 2014
Responsible for creating strategy for, launching, and managing, Inkvite - a creative writing app for iOS - and its brand presence both on and oﬄine. This involved creating striking imagery, engaging copy and compelling editorial to encourage the key demographic to download the app. I created the Inkvite website and was instrumental in evolving the Inkvite brand through design, advertising, developing tone of voice and engaging with the reading and writing community. I also assisted in the development and testing of the app, along with it's creator and the development agency.

DIGITAL MARKETING MANAGER, ETAILCORE, LONDON, UK — 2012 - 2013 Hired to take ownership of the social media channels for Etailcore, and its two business summits: etailcoreLIVE (eCommerce) and manucoreLIVE (manufacturing).

Created both original visual content and copy for social media channels as well as the etailcore website to engage the events’ respective industries, sponsors and delegates.

Created weekly blog content and bi-weekly email marketing campaigns, as well as PPC advertising and sponsored social media posts.

MARKETING MANAGER, WORLD TRADE GROUP , LONDON, UK — 2010 - 2012 Responsible for marketing strategy of an international events business working in the retail, Pharma, manufacturing, HR and education sectors. With 35 annual events, each with their own individual websites, social media channels, audiences and potential sponsors, this was a role with many organisational challenges, however, good content planning, and a sold, well-managed, team of executives, as well as a responsive community managers, meant it was a successful one.

EDUCATION
University of Leeds, UK - BA (Hons) Music Production and Sound Design - 2002-2006 University of the Arts London, UK - Adobe InDesign - intermediate Level Course - 2015 University of the Arts London, UK - Adobe Illustrator - Intermediate Level Course - 2015 UCLA Extension — Creative Writing - 2018-2021
SKILLS
• Creative and inventive marketing strategist.
• Master of branding, getting to the heart of a brand’s oﬀering, and identifying the needs of its core client base.
• Background in sales, as well as marketing. The two are intertwined in any high- growth organisation.
• Keen understanding of the value of data and analysis in making sound and informed creative decisions.
• An engaging and inspiring leader. I love to create and nurture teams that care about what they do.
• Expert in email marketing, analytics, business intelligence and advertising platforms. • Data-driven when it comes to decision making, but always with room for creativity and spontaneity.
• Huge supporter of company culture. Love to be a mascot for what organisations represent.
• Understanding of the importance of placing the customer at the centre of a brand’s story.
• Customer journey is key: from UI to UX, and all other customer touchpoint optimisation.
• Huge supporter of diversity and inclusion in both the workspace, any teams I may manage, as well as when it comes to access to literature and the arts.

10. What experiences do you have that you feel are relevant to reviewing the City’s Charter? Explain why you would be a good addition to the Charter Committee: _______________________________

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11. Please share anything else you’d like us to consider in evaluating your application to serve on the City’s Charter Review Committee: ____________________________________________________

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12. The Charter Review Committee will meet as follows:

May – July 2024: Two meetings per month, 2-3 hours per meeting.

July 2024 – March 2026: Quarterly meetings that increase in frequency in 2025.

What is your availability for these meetings?:
_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

Be sure to submit your application along with your resume no later than April 12, 2024 to:

[email protected]

For additional questions, contact Greg at: (818) 548-4844, option 1.

Charter Review Committee Application
REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants MUST live in Glendale and be registered to vote in Glendale.

1. Are you a Glendale Resident?

Yes

2. Are you regi
stered to vote in Glendale?

Yes

No
APPLICANT INFORMATION:

3. Name: ___________________________________________________________________________

4. Email: ________________________________________

5. Phone:

6. Home address: _ ________

7. How long have you lived in Glendale?: _________________________________________________

8. Why are you interested in updating the City’s Charter?: ____________________________________

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9. How did you hear about this opportunity?: ______________________________________________

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Linda Megerdichian
Glendale is my home and by being part of this team,
I see an opportunity to be part of a team dedicated to proposing meaningful revisions that reflect the current needs and aspirations of our community. I am committed to actively participating in the committee's regular meetings, leveraging my experience in revising organizational bylaws to ensure our recommendations are thorough and well-informed. I look forward to collaborating with fellow committee members to craft revisions that resonate with our community and enhance our city's governance structure.

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10. What experiences do you have that you feel are relevant to reviewing the City’s Charter? Explain why you would be a good addition to the Charter Committee: _______________________________

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11. Please share anything else you’d like us to consider in evaluating your application to serve on the City’s Charter Review Committee: ____________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

12. The Charter Review Committee will meet as follows:

May – July 2024: Two meetings per month, 2-3 hours per meeting.

July 2024 – March 2026: Quarterly meetings that increase in frequency in 2025.

What is your availability for these meetings?:
_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

Be sure to submit your application along with your resume no later than April 12, 2024 to:

[email protected]

For additional questions, contact Greg at: (818) 548-4844, option 1.

In 2022 I participated in a similar practice,
the revision of Armenian Engineers and Scientists of America's bylaws, a collaborative effort to ensure the needs of todays society. Therefore, I am familar with the process. We gathered feedback and incorporated suggestions to craft a comprehensive set of bylaws. Through meticulous research and adherence to legal standards, we ensured that the revised bylaws were clear, concise, and compliant with relevant regulations. This experience honed my ability to communicate effectively, navigate complex processes, and work collaboratively towards a common objective.

I am deeply committed to serving my community and have a track record of volunteering my time and expertise in non-profit organizations for the betterment of our community. I am also dedicated to ensuring that the Charter revisions reflect the principles of equity and inclusivity.

Mon- Thursday Anytime after 5 PM.

10. What experiences do you have that you feel are relevant to reviewing the City’s Charter? Explain why you would be a good addition to the Charter Committee: _______________________________

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11. Please share anything else you’d like us to consider in evaluating your application to serve on the City’s Charter Review Committee: ____________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

12. The Charter Review Committee will meet as follows:

May – July 2024: Two meetings per month, 2-3 hours per meeting.

July 2024 – March 2026: Quarterly meetings that increase in frequency in 2025.

What is your availability for these meetings?:
_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

Be sure to submit your application along with your resume no later than April 12, 2024 to:

[email protected]

For additional questions, contact Greg at: (818) 548-4844, option 1.

I have been licensed as an attorney by
the California State Bar since 2017. Since then, my job has almost always consisted of evaluating and reviewing city, state, and federal ordinances and laws. In addition, my job has been to argue in court how certain statutes and ordinances apply to various circumstances. I believe this committee needs an attorney like myself who has spent over 7 years evaluating statutes and determining what language needs to be used in various circumstances.

The Charter will undoubtedly require someone who has the ability to word statutes and rules. I believe I can provide that.

My goal is to first and foremost serve the public and the City of Glendale. It would therefore be my greatest honor to serve the public as a member of this committee.

I am available after 5pm almost any day of the week. I work Mondays through Fridays until 5pm. Should the meetings be earlier in the day for whatever reason, I will ensure that I will make time to make the meetings.

Charter Review Committee Application
REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants MUST live in Glendale and be registered to vote in Glendale.

1. Are you a Glendale Resident?

Yes

2. Are you regi
stered to vote in Glendale?

Yes

No
APPLICANT INFORMATION:

3. Name: ___________________________________________________________________________

4. Email: _ ________________________________

5. Phone: _ _____________________________________________________

6. Home address: _ ______

7. How long have you lived in Glendale?: _________________________________________________

8. Why are you interested in updating the City’s Charter?: ____________________________________

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9. How did you hear about this opportunity?: ______________________________________________

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Mariam Kaloustian
As a resident of Glendale,
I feel most fortunate to live in this wonderful city, and would love the opportunity to engage in a comprehensive review of our City's charter and update, as necessary.

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10. What experiences do you have that you feel are relevant to reviewing the City’s Charter? Explain why you would be a good addition to the Charter Committee: _______________________________

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11. Please share anything else you’d like us to consider in evaluating your application to serve on the City’s Charter Review Committee: ____________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

12. The Charter Review Committee will meet as follows:

May – July 2024: Two meetings per month, 2-3 hours per meeting.

July 2024 – March 2026: Quarterly meetings that increase in frequency in 2025.

What is your availability for these meetings?:
_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

Be sure to submit your application along with your resume no later than April 12, 2024 to:

[email protected]

For additional questions, contact Greg at: (818) 548-4844, option 1.

I have called Glendale home for the last decade and a half, and am invested in its continued success. Additionally, I have been a practicing attorney for the last 18 years and, in that capacity, I have had the pleasure of representing public entities at the city and county level. I believe that my education, training, and experience as a practicing attorney would be beneficial in my review of the City's Charter.

I am thoroughly committed to any role I undertake, and, if selected, I would exercise my best efforts to make sure that I diligently execute the duties with which I am entrusted.

I do not have any current conflicts that would prevent me from committing to the schedule set forth above.

MARIAM KALOUSTIAN

PROFESSIONAL E

XPERIENCE

United States Attorney’s Office, Central District of California Assistant United States Attorney, Deputy Chief in Asset Forfeiture and Recovery Section, Criminal Division, July 2022 to present
• Oversee and direct federal enforcement efforts to recover hundreds of millions of dollars owed to crime victims and the United States.
• Vigorously pursue restitution owed to vulnerable victims.

Assistant United States Attorney, Complex and Defensive Litigation Section, Civil Division March 2018 to June 2022
• Defended the United States, its agencies, and employees in tort, employment, and immigration cases, as well as cases alleging violations of the United States Constitution. • Handled cases through all stages, from inception through appeal with the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
• Attended various trainings with the National Advocacy Century, including on topics of civil trial advocacy and negotiations.

Hurrell Cantrall LLP, Los Angeles, California
Partner, December 2011 to December 2017 (Assistant Managing Partner of Litigation as of July 2015), Associate Attorney, October 2005 to December 2011 • Defended public entities and employees in civil rights, employment, and general liability cases in federal and state courts.
• Defended cases from inception through trial, conducted lay and expert discovery, engaged in law and motion practice in complex areas of law, attended mediations and negotiated settlements. • Attended roundtable discussions with public entity clients. • Served as co-chair in five federal and state jury trials, prepared and argued jury instructions and pretrial motions, participated in voir dire, conducted direct and cross examination of parties, as well as lay and expert witnesses.
• Assisted managing partner with firm management.

McKiernan Law Firm, Los Angeles, California
Associate Attorney, August 2005 – October 2005
Law Clerk, Summer 2003, August 2004 to July 2005
• Served as second chair in bench trial, attended mediations and hearings, drafted pleadings.

United States District Court, Central District of California Judicial Extern to the Honorable Dickran Tevrizian, Fall 2003 • Reviewed motions, researched relevant law, and prepared tentative court rulings. • Observed settlement conferences, motion hearings, sentencing hearings, and trials.

Los Angeles Superior Court, Los Angeles, California
Judicial Extern to the Honorable Owen Lee Kwong, Summer 2002 • Reviewed motions, researched relevant law, and assisted in preparation of court rulings.

EDUCATION

Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Juris Doctor, May 2004

University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Corporate Finance emphasis May 2001

MEMBERSHIP AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

California Lawyers Association, Federal Courts Committee October 2019 – Present
• Organize and present webinars on various topics, and moderate panel discussions with federal judges on topics such as the impact of Covid-19 on federal court operations, effective courtroom advocacy, and settlement of civil rights cases.

Armenian Bar Association
• Participate in various mentorship events through the Student Affairs Committee, such as representing the Armenian Bar Association at Loyola Law School’s Mentor Jet Program.

Teach Democracy (Formerly Constitutional Rights Foundation) March 2023 - Present
• Serve as attorney scorer and mock presiding judge over mock trial competitions at the middle school and high school levels.

BAR ADMISSIONS

• State Bar of California - 2005
• United States District Court, Central District of California • United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Charter Review Committee Application
REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants MUST live in Glendale and be registered to vote in Glendale.

1. Are you a Glendale Resident?

Yes

2. Are you regi
stered to vote in Glendale?

Yes

No
APPLICANT INFORMATION:

3. Name: ___________________________________________________________________________

4. Email:

5. Phone: ______________________________________________________

6. Home

7. How long have you lived in Glendale?: _________________________________________________

8. Why are you interested in updating the City’s Charter?: ____________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

9. How did you hear about this opportunity?: ______________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

Matthew Essenburg
My family and I have called
Glendale home for the past 7 years. We had both of our children while living here and our kids are attending GUSD programs. I have a large
vested interest in the Glendale community and making sure the future for my kids and their kids is a bright one here.

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10. What experiences do you have that you feel are relevant to reviewing the City’s Charter? Explain why you would be a good addition to the Charter Committee: _______________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________

12. The Charter Review Committee will meet as follows:

May – July 2024: Two meetings per month, 2-3 hours per meeting.

July 2024 – March 2026: Quarterly meetings that increase in frequency in 2025.

Be sure to submit your application along with your resume no later than April 12, 2024 to:

[email protected]
For additional questions
, contact Greg at: (818) 548-4844, option 1.

I have a background in technology, from business to business to leading multiple teams to create consumer products like Honey and Reward promotions at PayPal. I have a lot of experience with leading large and complex initiatives to market and them being successful.

My family is both traditional American and
Latin American which provides a unique view on issues and future considerations for a city Charter
I am available for these meetings

Charter Review Committee Application
REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants MUST live in Glendale and be registered to vote in Glendale.

1. Are you a Glendale Resident?

Yes

2. Are you registered to vote in Glendale?

Yes

No
APPLICANT INFORMATION:

3. Name: ___________________________________________________________________________

4. Email:

5. Phone: ____________________________________________________________

6. Home address: ___________
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7. How long have you lived i
n Glendale?: _________________________________________________

8. Why are you interested in updating the City’s Charter?: ____________________________________

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9. How did you hear about this opportunity?: ______________________________________________

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Mike Abrams
I think it’s important for any institution, government
included, to periodically review and update its rules and procedures. The world has changed a lot since the City’s Charter was last reviewed, so it make sense that we should make sure the Charter reflects that.

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10. What experiences do you have that you feel are relevant to reviewing the City’s Charter? Explain why you would be a good addition to the Charter Committee: _______________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

11. Please share anything else you’d like us to consider in evaluating your application to serve on the City’s Charter Review Committee: ____________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

12. The Charter Review Committee will meet as follows:

May – July 2024: Two meetings per month, 2-3 hours per meeting.

July 2024 – March 2026: Quarterly meetings that increase in frequency in 2025.

What is your availability for these meetings?:
_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

Be sure to submit your application along with your resume no later than April 12, 2024 to:

[email protected]

For additional questions, contact Greg at: (818) 548-4844, option 1.

I have been a partner in a small business in Los Angeles for 25 years, during which time I have personal experience with just about every organizational issue imaginable. In addition, I previously served as both Treasurer and Board President of the Silverlake Independent Jewish Community Center, where I helped lead the center out of a financial and organizational crisis. All of this experience has taught me a great deal about working with various groups with disparate viewpoints, achieving consensus when possible and balancing competing interests when not.

I consider myself a skilled writer and public speaker/presenter, which sound like skills that might come in handy.

My schedule is very flexible, it would be extremely rare for me to not be able to make myself available as needed.

Mike Abrams
Professional Experience
AKA Talent Agency • Partner • 1999 - present
Founded and have since operated a successful talent agency representing performers in Los Angeles. Areas of operation include television, film, and commercials. Extensive experience in promoting, booking, and negotiating for a wide variety of performers ranging from celebrities to emerging talent. Business management experience includes human resources, financial strategy, lease negotiation, IT , public relations, and everything else that comes with running a business.

Education
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Literature
Personal Experience
Silverlake Independent Jewish Community Center
Board Treasurer 2008 - 2010
Board President 2010 - 2012
While at the SIJCC I led a successful effort to modernize and professionalize a formerly-struggling community center (which at the time provided only early-childhood education) into a thriving community center with offerings for all members of the community.

Major achievements include arranging financing to purchase 100% interest in our building from our co-owner (the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles), re-establishing a relationship with the Jewish Federation of Los Angeles, hiring a professional staff to run the center (was previously all volunteer), and developing a master architectural plan to revitalize the property.

Personal
Two children, one a freshman at Washington State University, one a freshman at Crescenta Valley High School.

Born in New York, raised in Boston.

Charter Review Committee Application
REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants MUST live in Glendale and be registered to vote in Glendale.

1. Are you a Glendale Resident?

Yes

2. Are you regi
stered to vote in Glendale?

Yes

No
APPLICANT INFORMATION:

3. Name: ___________________________________________________________________________

4. Email: _____________________________________

5. Phone: _____________________________________________________

6. Home address: _ ______________________

7. How long have you lived in Glendale?: _________________________________________________

8. Why are you interested in updating the City’s Charter?: ____________________________________

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9. How did you hear about this opportunity?: ______________________________________________

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Pamela Ellis
I love living in Glendale.

I have served in numerous organizations and participated in writing by-laws. I have also served for 12 years on the GUSD Board of Education. I understand and value the
importance of having clearly stated up to date guidelines.

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10. What experiences do you have that you feel are relevant to reviewing the City’s Charter? Explain why you would be a good addition to the Charter Committee: _______________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

11. Please share anything else you’d like us to consider in evaluating your application to serve on the City’s Charter Review Committee: ____________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

12. The Charter Review Committee will meet as follows:

May – July 2024: Two meetings per month, 2-3 hours per meeting.

July 2024 – March 2026: Quarterly meetings that increase in frequency in 2025.

What is your availability for these meetings?:
_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

Be sure to submit your application along with your resume no later than April 12, 2024 to:

[email protected]

For additional questions, contact Greg at: (818) 548-4844, option 1.

I have served as compliance officer for the
Red Cross Blood Services in LA/ORCO where I studied and applied Federal and State regulations. I have served as parlimentarian in numerous civic organizations and have written by-laws within those organization. I served for 12 on the GUSD Board of Education. I think you could say that I am a student of rules. I appreciate the stability that they provide an organization /body.

I am well qualified to serve on this body and would appreciate an opportunity to serve this city which has been my home since leaving Missouri.

I can arrange to be available for all meetings barring any unforseen situations arising.

Patrick Cusack
Qualiﬁcations
Has been a project coordinator for feature ﬁlm sound services handling technical, stafﬁng, and budgetary
responsibilities.

Has developed audio and video workﬂow software, Protools conforming software and ADR asset
Management tools widely used in all of the major studios. Has a happy client base of 60+ software users in
the post-production community. Has a patent pending for security software. Currently working on an
integrated ADR recording system for OSX and iOS. C, Objective-C, C++, OpenGL.

Has skills in Apple Pro Applications, AVID Media Manager, Protools. Has worked with Apple, Windows,
and Unix Systems in a development capacity. Has worked in audio and video transfer.

Employment
Project Engineer, NBCUniversal, Universal City, 2011 present Created software and conducted workﬂow testing for the MediaSeal content encryption system. Worked
with clients to implement and improve security system. Tasks varied from writing client- server management
software, setting up and maintaining JBoss and AWS Servers for MediaSeal system, diagnosing problems on
OSX, Windows, Linux systems. Local 700
Software Developer, AAWS, Los Angeles, 2009 present
Develop Apple applications for audio and video workﬂows. Currently offer three programs: 1) Editor Tools,
a multi-part utility to assist editors in the audio conform process 2) ADR ToolBox, a top- to-bottom workﬂow
management tool for Automated Dialog Replacement utilizing Quicktime 3) BWF Renamer, a utility for
renaming audio ﬁles based on a ﬁle's metadata. These paid programs are in use at Fox, Warner Brothers,
Sony, and CSS-Studios.

Supervising Assistant, CSS-Studios, Los Angeles, 2004 2011 Develop editorial budgets for feature ﬁlms and TV shows, staff editors, handle picture department digital
assets including converting AAFs/OMFs, transcoding AVID video outputs, work with mixing stages to

coordinate project workﬂows, organize ﬁnal delivery of digital media audio assets for client and work with
any QC concerns. Cue foley for feature ﬁlms. Edit Dialog and Foley. Won an Emmy in 2003 for Dinosaur
Planet. Projects include: HBO's Paciﬁc, Borat, Little Miss Sunshine, numerous large format IMAX ﬁlms.

Credits: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1369287/
Digital Media Assistant, Wilshire Stages/SoundStorm, Los Angeles, 2000 - 2004 Prepared digital audio for editorial from 1/4" audio and DAT sources. Performed Protools laybacks to Beta,
VHS, & 3/4" sources. Worked with digital mixers, Lynx Synchronizers, Doremi & AJA Kona Capture
Stations.

Education
Big Nerd Ranch Cocoa Class 2006 & Big Nerd Ranch OpenGL Class 2012 Full Sail, 1999-2000, Associate's Degree in Recording Engineering American University, 1990-1994, Bachelor's Degree in International Relations Charter Review Committee Application
REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants MUST live in Glendale and be registered to vote in Glendale.

1. Are you a Glendale Resident?

Yes

2. Are you regi
stered to vote in Glendale?

Yes

No
APPLICANT INFORMATION:

3. Name: ___________________________________________________________________________

4. Email: _ __________________________

5. Phone: ____________________________________________________

6. Home address: ___________________________________________

7. How long have you lived in Glendale?: _________________________________________________

8. Why are you interested in updating the City’s Charter?: ____________________________________

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9. How did you hear about this opportunity?: ______________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

Patrick Davarhanian
I would like to offer my expertise
as a social science teacher in Ethnic Studies and US History to help build a more inclusive and culturally responsive charter that is reflective of our cities diversity.

I am enrolled in email alerts with
the city
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10. What experiences do you have that you feel are relevant to reviewing the City’s Charter? Explain why you would be a good addition to the Charter Committee: _______________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

11. Please share anything else you’d like us to consider in evaluating your application to serve on the City’s Charter Review Committee: ____________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

12. The Charter Review Committee will meet as follows:

May – July 2024: Two meetings per month, 2-3 hours per meeting.

July 2024 – March 2026: Quarterly meetings that increase in frequency in 2025.

What is your availability for these meetings?:
_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

Be sure to submit your application along with your resume no later than April 12, 2024 to:

[email protected]

For additional questions, contact Greg at: (818) 548-4844, option 1.

As a child of immigrants and long time
Glendale resident, I have the unique perspective of growing up in Glendale and experiencing all of the changes that have taken place in our city. I am currently a public school teacher who has been serving the cities residents for over 11 years as a social science teacher. My expertise is Ethnic Studies and US History with an emphasis on local history. I have developed curriculum that reflects the community history of Glendale and I can offer insight and support in helping build a more invlusive charter as my current role as chairman Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Committee GTA.

I am available for meetings but will be out of the country from July 16 - August 14

PATRICK DAVARHANIAN

PROFILE:
● A passionate educator, committed to the ideal of narrowing the achievement gap by promoting an atmosphere of acceptance, equity, and accessibility. ● An effective multitasker with a strong sense of social and academic prowess, who believes in growth through self-improvement.
● A dedicated mentor who works collaboratively with all educators, and who strives to address the needs of all students.

E
DUCATION:

California State University of Northridge 2011
Bachelor of Arts: Liberal Studies Minor (1): Teaching English as a Second Language Concentration: Ethnic Studies Minor (2): History California State University of Northridge 2013
Master of Education: Elementary Education - Language and Literacy California State University of Northridge 2016
Master of Education: Secondary Education - Multicultural Multilingual Education

CREDENTIALS:

Multiple Subject Credential
Single Subject Credential: Social Science
Single Subject Credential: Introductory English

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

CTA GLBT Issues Conference 2017, 2018, 2019
GUSD Genocide Education Committee 2018
Preparing Long Term ELs - Kate Kinsela 2018
PBIS Positive Behavior Intervention and Support committee 2018-2021 Schools on the Move Collaborative Committee 2021-present

R
ECOGNITION:

CSUN Calder/Smith Literacy Award 2016
CTA Guy De Rosa Grant recipient 2018
PTA Honorary Service Award recipient 2019
Azusa University Keeping History Alive Grant recipient 2019

CCSS Ruben Zepeda Award 2022
ANCA Zarouhy “Sara” Chitjian Armenian Heritage Award 2022 Increasing Allyship for LGBTQIA+ Communities 2022

TEACHER WORK EXPERIENCE:

General Education Teacher - Columbus Elementary School 2013-2016 Social Science Teacher - Clark Magnet High School 2016-present Mentor Teacher - Induction Program 2018-present
Department Chair - Social Science CMHS 2020-present
Jewish Family and Children’s Services - Holocaust Center Educator Leadership Council 2023

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE:

Member - Curriculum Review Committee 2015-2016, 2019-2020 Presenter - Technology in Schools 2018
Coach - Positive Behavior and Instructional Support (PBIS) 2019-2022 Presenter - Fostering Inclusive Classrooms PD (district wide) 2022-2023 Coordinator - CMHS FAIR Act Display 2018-2023
Chairperson - Ethnic Studies Committee GUSD 2022-present Area Director - Glendale Teachers Association 2020-present Chair - GTA Diversity Equity Committee - 2022-present

REFERENCES:

Available upon request.

Charter Review Committee Application
REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants MUST live in Glendale and be registered to vote in Glendale.

1. Are you a Glendale Resident?

Yes

2. Are you regi
stered to vote in Glendale?

Yes

No
APPLICANT INFORMATION:

3. Name: ___________________________________________________________________________

4. Email: __________________________________

5. Phone: _____________________________________________________

6. Home address: ____________________________________

7. How long have you lived in Glendale?: _________________________________________________

8. Why are you interested in updating the City’s Charter?: ____________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

9. How did you hear about this opportunity?: ______________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

Paul Karapetian
12+ years
For the continued
success of our city, the city charter must be updated
to reflect the challenges, needs, and opportunities that our community has before it today. As a resident of the city, I hope this process will modenize and improve city governance for future generations.

Online and friends
✔
✔

10. What experiences do you have that you feel are relevant to reviewing the City’s Charter? Explain why you would be a good addition to the Charter Committee: _______________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

11. Please share anything else you’d like us to consider in evaluating your application to serve on the City’s Charter Review Committee: ____________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

12. The Charter Review Committee will meet as follows:

May – July 2024: Two meetings per month, 2-3 hours per meeting.

July 2024 – March 2026: Quarterly meetings that increase in frequency in 2025.

What is your availability for these meetings?:
_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

Be sure to submit your application along with your resume no later than April 12, 2024 to:

[email protected]

For additional questions, contact Greg at: (818) 548-4844, option 1.

I am a member of the Royal Canyon
Property Owners Association (RCPOA) board of directors, Chairman of the Construction Committee of the Armenian American Museum and Cultrural Center, and have served in the past on the GPD Captain Selection Committee as a community member. I have relevant professional and volunteer experience and a vested interest in the success of the City of Glendale to qualify me as a member of the Charter Committee.

I am available

Charter Review Committee Application
REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants MUST live in Glendale and be registered to vote in Glendale.

1. Are you a Glendale Resident?

Yes

2. Are you registered to vote in Glendale?

Yes

No
APPLICANT INFORMATION:

3. Name: ___________________________________________________________________________

4. Email: ____________________________________________________

5. Phone: ____________________________________________________________

6. Home address: ____________
__________________

7. How long have you lived i
n Glendale?: _________________________________________________

8. Why are you interested in updating the City’s Charter?: ____________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

9. How did you hear about this opportunity?: ______________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

Rachel Yoo
I believe participation is important so I often look for a chance to participate beyond voting. And one of the most meaningful ways to participate, in my opinion, is getting involved in legislation.

Nextdoor
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10. What experiences do you have that you feel are relevant to reviewing the City’s Charter? Explain why you would be a good addition to the Charter Committee: _______________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

11. Please share anything else you’d like us to consider in evaluating your application to serve on the City’s Charter Review Committee: ____________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

12. The Charter Review Committee will meet as follows:

May – July 2024: Two meetings per month, 2-3 hours per meeting.

July 2024 – March 2026: Quarterly meetings that increase in frequency in 2025.

What is your availability for these meetings?:
_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

Be sure to submit your application along with your resume no later than April 12, 2024 to:

[email protected]

For additional questions, contact Greg at: (818) 548-4844, option 1.

I have read and reviewed some local ordinances, including Glendale Municipal code sections, and I found them to be confusing and ambiguous.

I tried to look for guidance only to find that there is not any. That experience has taught me that having clear and unambiguous local regulations is important to ordinary citizens, particularly to those who try to understand city's actions. As an attorney, I am able to read and analyze the City's Charter with an eye toward improving the clarity of it.

I should be able to attend the meetings as long as they are held after regular work hours.

Rachel Yoo

EDUCATION

Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, J.D., Indianapolis, Indiana May 2012 University of Delaware, Cum Laude, B.A. in Political Science, Newark, Delaware January 2004

EXPERIENCE
California Department of Justice Los Angeles, California Deputy Attorney General, Business Litigation Section August 2021-Present • Handled all phases of civil litigation including pleadings, discovery, depositions, law and motion, settlement negotiations, and trials in state and federal courts • Represented various state agencies in cases involving:
- Senate Bill 1235 and California Commercial Financial Disclosure law - Misclassification of employee status and renumeration paid to a corporate officer - Class actions regarding driver license fees and limited liability company annual fees - Development projects funded by state and federal agencies - Sale and Use Tax rate adjudgments
- Actions to recover taxes from individuals, businesses, and federal agencies - Enforcement actions against unlicensed businesses

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Los Angeles, California Deputy Attorney April 2018-August 2021
• Represented Caltrans in state and federal courts and in mediation and arbitration • Handled cases from the inception to the conclusion
• Drafted and reviewed contracts and MOUs regarding large-scale development projects with cities and counties
• Representative cases:
- Wildfire
- Eminent domain
- Quiet title
- Construction arbitration
- Dangerous condition of public property

Litchfield Cavo LLP Pasadena, California Associate Attorney July 2016-April 2018 • Trials: quiet title (first chair), mortgage broker contract disputes (first chair), commercial lease agreement disputes (second chair)

Law Offices of John H. Oh & Associates Los Angeles, California Associate Attorney November 2012-August 2015 • Trial: personal injury jury trial (first chair)

Office of the Indiana Attorney General Indianapolis, Indiana Law Clerk, Consumer Protection Division September 2011-February 2012

ADMISSIONS
• California (2013)
• New York (2013)

PUBLICATION
• An Expected Harm Approach to Compensating Consumers for Unauthorized Information Disclosures, 19 Rich. J.L. & Tech. 4 (Fall 2012)

Charter Review Committee Application
REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants MUST live in Glendale and be registered to vote in Glendale.

1. Are you a Glendale Resident?
Yes
No

2. Are you registered to vote in Glendale?
Yes
No
APPLICANT INFORMATION:

3. Name: ___________________________________________________________________________

4. Email: _________________________________________________

5. Phone: ________________________________________________________

6. Home address: _ _______________________________________

7. How long have you lived in Glendale?: _________________________________________________

8. Why are you interested in updating the City’s Charter?: ____________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________

9. How did you hear about this opportunity?: ______________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ Robert Velis
33 years
I have owned a home in Glendale for over 33 years and have Gelndale News Press.
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10. What experiences do you have that you feel are relevant to reviewing the City’s Charter? Explain why you would be a good addition to the Charter Committee: _______________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________

12. The Charter Review Committee will meet as follows:

May – July 2024: Two meetings per month, 2-3 hours per meeting.

July 2024 – March 2026: Quarterly meetings that increase in frequency in 2025.

Be sure to submit your application along with your resume no later than April 12, 2024 to:

[email protected]
For additional questions, contact Greg at: (818) 548-4844, option 1.

I have been involved with the community as a Parent of 3 kids that are a product of GUSD. My involvment has consisted of being on the Verd I believe I will bring a different perspective to the charter commitee having grown up in Sou I'm retired from a 32 year career with Mercedes-Benz and make my own schedule.

Charter Review Committee Application
REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants MUST live in Glendale and be registered to vote in Glendale.

1. Are you a Glendale Resident?

Yes

2. Are you regi
stered to vote in Glendale?

Yes

No
APPLICANT INFORMATION:

3. Name: ___________________________________________________________________________

4. Email: ______________________________________________

5. Phone: ________________________________________________________

6. Home address: ____

7. How long have you lived in Glendale?: _________________________________________________

8. Why are you interested in updating the City’s Charter?: ____________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

9. How did you hear about this opportunity?: ______________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

Sarah R. Wolk
I want the world to run efficiently, fairly,
and reasonably. Thus, I want our City's Charter to be precise and clear with logical and forward-thinking laws. I was on a similar committee to update Bylaws for a private club a couple of years ago; I enjoyed the work a lot and felt that I meaningfully contributed to the committee's work and Bylaw revisions. This also seems like a unique opportunity.

Technically my husband sent me the page
link, but I also later read about it in the emailed My Glendale newsletter! ✔
✔

10. What experiences do you have that you feel are relevant to reviewing the City’s Charter? Explain why you would be a good addition to the Charter Committee: _______________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

11. Please share anything else you’d like us to consider in evaluating your application to serve on the City’s Charter Review Committee: ____________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

12. The Charter Review Committee will meet as follows:

May – July 2024: Two meetings per month, 2-3 hours per meeting.

July 2024 – March 2026: Quarterly meetings that increase in frequency in 2025.

What is your availability for these meetings?:
_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

Be sure to submit your application along with your resume no later than April 12, 2024 to:

[email protected]

For additional questions, contact Greg at: (818) 548-4844, option 1.

I have been a practicing lawyer since December 2007
so I understand laws and the importance of writing them unambiguously. I could articulate concise laws in writing that would have little to no ambiguity and therefore be clear and enforceable. I strive to act with integrity and compassion, which would help me assess Glendale's Charter and proposed revisions impartially. I am creative and try to be patient, so I could come up with good solutions to issues and problems Glendale faces. I did all of this on The California Club's Governance Committee, which was formed to update the Club's Bylaws in 2021.

I appreciate that Glendale tries to keep the City updated in various ways, so thank you! I am happy to meet in person or answer any additional questions that the City's Charter Review Committee has! I am always busy, but if I am on the Committee, I understand these time requirements. I have various commitments such as trials and one trip over the 4th of July, but would make myself available whenever possible. I don't have set work hours every day, so I can be flexible in that way. I am also good at planning ahead, so if that is possible, it would work well for me.

Sarah R. Wolk
__________________

Who Am I?
I am a physically fit vegan lawyer who has owned and run her own law firm for 13 years who strives to make the world more organized, kind, and fair.

Work History:

Wolk & Levine, LLP
2009-Present
Managing Partner and a founding Partner of a boutique intellectual property and business law firm. Handle most operational, supervisory, and management tasks. Handle all aspects of civil litigation cases. Handle transactional work including contract drafting and review, filing and prosecuting trademarks, corporate matters, and negotiations.

General Counsel Roles
Parrots First (2012-Present)
Artistic Framing (2014-2020)
Verdant Resource, FPC (2012-2014)
Hallett, McCormick, Emerick, Barba & Wells
2009-2010
Associate Attorney at a workers’ compensation law firm.

Johnson, Cebula & Rygh
2007-2009
Associate Attorney at an insurance defense law firm.

Prior work history available upon request.

Professional Licenses and Admissions:

California Bar License: 2007-Present
Illinois Bar License: 2014-Present
United States District Court for the Central District of California: 2007-Present United States District Court for the Northern District of California: 2013-Present Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals: 2013-Present

Charter Review Committee Application
REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants MUST live in Glendale and be registered to vote in Glendale.

1. Are you a Glendale Resident?

Yes

2. Are you regi
stered to vote in Glendale?

Yes

No
APPLICANT INFORMATION:

3. Name: ___________________________________________________________________________

4. Email: __________________________

5. Phone: _____________________________________________________

6. Home address: ________________________________

7. How long have you lived in Glendale?: _________________________________________________

8. Why are you interested in updating the City’s Charter?: ____________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

9. How did you hear about this opportunity?: ______________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

SEVAK KARABACHIAN
7 YEARS

TO HELP

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE
✔
✔

AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE

10. What experiences do you have that you feel are relevant to reviewing the City’s Charter? Explain why you would be a good addition to the Charter Committee: _______________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

11. Please share anything else you’d like us to consider in evaluating your application to serve on the City’s Charter Review Committee: ____________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

12. The Charter Review Committee will meet as follows:

May – July 2024: Two meetings per month, 2-3 hours per meeting.

July 2024 – March 2026: Quarterly meetings that increase in frequency in 2025.

What is your availability for these meetings?:
_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

Be sure to submit your application along with your resume no later than April 12, 2024 to:

[email protected]

For additional questions, contact Greg at: (818) 548-4844, option 1.

AS AN ARCHITECT, A LOT OF WHAT WE DO IS NAVIGATE HOUSING LAWS, A LOT OF WHICH SEEMS OUTDATED. IT SEEMS LIKE THE RIGHT THING TO DO TO REVIEW THE LAWS OF THE CITY IN WHICH I LIVE IN, AND LEND ASSISTANCE TO UPDATE THEM AS NEEDED.

WILLING TO MAKE MYSELF AVAILABLE AS NEED INCREASES.

KARABACHIAN ARCHITECTS, INC. - LA CRESCENTA, CALIFORNIA

SEVAK KARABACHIAN, RA
Sevak Karabachian is a licensed architect and the design principal of Karabachian Architects, Inc. Sevak received his bachelor’s degree in architecture with honors from California Polytechnic University in Pomona, earning the Concours d’Elegance award – the highest award granted for thesis projects.

Sevak earned his master’s degree in architecture at Harvard Graduate School of Design in 2010 where he was the recipient of the Edward Larrabee Barnes Fellowship. His design for the Galapagos studio was chosen to be built on the Island of Santa Cruz in Galapagos. He spent the summer of 2009 in Quito, Ecuador working closely with the Universidad Internacional del Ecuador to create the masterplan for the campus expansion.

Upon graduating from Harvard GSD, Sevak worked full time at Gehry Partners in Los Angeles for eleven years, some of the projects he worked on include the Eisenhower Memorial in Washington DC, Facebook Headquarters in Menlo Park, Aspen Pavilion - a $4M ADU in Colorado. He was the job captain responsible for Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Telecom, Security, Acoustics, and Waste Management on The Grand Avenue project in Downtown LA - a $1B Residential/Hotel/Retail development.

EXPERIENCE
Karabachian Architects, Inc.

Role: Design Principal
September 2019 - Present · 4 yrs 8 mos
Frank Gehry Partners, LLP
Role: Architect
October 2010 - January 2022 · 11 yrs 4 mos
Michael Maltzan Architecture
Role: Junior Architect
July 2006 to November 2007 · 1 yr 5 mos

EDUCATION
Harvard Graduate School of Design
Master of Architecture II, 2010. Edward Larrabee Barnes Fellowship Studios with M. Thompson, J. Silvetti. Thesis Advisor Hashim Sarkis Haystack Mountain School of Crafts. Deer Isle, Maine
Glassblowing with Pablo Soto, 2009
Estampería Quiteña. Quito, Ecuador
Printmaking with Arnoldo Sicles, and Gerardo Pilca, 2009 California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Bachelor of Architecture, 2006 / Concour’s d’Elegance, Senior Project National Technical University of Athens, Greece
School of Architecture / Study Abroad Program, 2005
Charter Review Committee Application
REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants MUST live in Glendale and be registered to vote in Glendale.

1. Are you a Glendale Resident?

Yes

2. Are you regi
stered to vote in Glendale?

Yes

No
APPLICANT INFORMATION:

3. Name: ___________________________________________________________________________

4. Email:

5. Phone: _____________________________________________________

6. Home address: _____________________________________

7. How long have you lived in Glendale?: _________________________________________________

8. Why are you interested in updating the City’s Charter?: ____________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

9. How did you hear about this opportunity?: ______________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

Stephen Meek
I am giving back to the
community that I love. I believe that Glendale is a
great place to live and can be made better.

Updating this 103 year old document will indeed
make the quality of life better for all.
email
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10. What experiences do you have that you feel are relevant to reviewing the City’s Charter? Explain why you would be a good addition to the Charter Committee: _______________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

11. Please share anything else you’d like us to consider in evaluating your application to serve on the City’s Charter Review Committee: ____________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

12. The Charter Review Committee will meet as follows:

May – July 2024: Two meetings per month, 2-3 hours per meeting.

July 2024 – March 2026: Quarterly meetings that increase in frequency in 2025.

What is your availability for these meetings?:
_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

Be sure to submit your application along with your resume no later than April 12, 2024 to:

[email protected]

For additional questions, contact Greg at: (818) 548-4844, option 1.

I have been active ins many non-profits
since my retirement from the film industry. The AHNA has recently revised our by-laws and the Alex Film Society is about to do the same. I care for the citizens of Glendale and the city government that makes our city run.

I work well with others and always reach out to find a compromise.

I will make myself available except for the once a month Community Services and Parks Commission meeting.

Stephen Meek

Proﬁle
I am a 44 year resident of Glendale. I care about quality of life and open spaces for recreation and relaxation.

Experience
Community Services and Parks Commissioner: I have served on this commission and delved into Park spaces, homeless issues, CDBGs, and Go programs etc.

President Adams Hill Neighborhood Association
Lead board meetings, schedule and plan many events, Host Artist Receptions, Emcee festivals & lead singing at Caroling events
President Community Emergency Response Leadership Team
Lead meetings, Volunteer at events to promote CERT, Work with team to promote and expand CERT in Glendale
Director: Alex Film Society Board of Directors
Assist in promoting and screening classic ﬁlms. Co-produce outdoor summer screenings in Brand Park
Director: Glendale Homeowners Coordinating Council
Work with board of directors to help make Glendale a better place to live. Follow Council and city government and comment at council meetings.

Education
Kent State University Batchelor of Fine Arts Theater Management Skills
Motivated to work with others to achieve consensus.

Awards
I have received certiﬁcates of Achievement from the City of Glendale and From California State Assemble and Senate for achievements in making my neighborhood and city a better place to live.

I am an attorney with 20 years of experience advising charter cities, general law cities, and other local agencies on matters of municipal governance and operation such as the Brown Act, conflicts of interests, the Public Records Act, elections, public contracts, public works, land use & CEQA, solid waste matters, water rights free speech activities, and telecommunications.

I can commit to attend as many meetings as possible, but I have prior commitments to attend regularly scheduled public meetings for my clients and would be unavailable each month in the afternoons and evenings of the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays; the 1st, 3rd & 4th Wednesdays; and the 3rd Thursday. I also have a vacation scheduled for the first week of July of this year.

I am sincerely excited about this opportunity and would be happy to answer any further questions the City might have.

10. What experiences do you have that you feel are relevant to reviewing the City’s Charter? Explain why you would be a good addition to the Charter Committee: _______________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________

12. The Charter Review Committee will meet as follows:

May – July 2024: Two meetings per month, 2-3 hours per meeting.

July 2024 – March 2026: Quarterly meetings that increase in frequency in 2025.

Be sure to submit your application along with your resume no later than April 12, 2024 to:

[email protected]
For additional questions, c
ontact Greg at: (818) 548-4844, option 1.

LATE SUBMITTAL
I studied Political Science, with an emphasis on the
Supreme Court and Constitutional Law, at Brown University (2011-2015). While I ultimately ended up getting into Television Writing (Nickelodeon, Mattel, etc.) I have a strong passion for politics and am always searching for helpful and supportive ways to get involved. As a professional writer, one of my strongest skills with politics is being able to break down complex political concepts and procedures into easy-to-understand and even entertaining explanations. In addition, having worked in the corporate and entertainment fields, I have developed strong experiences leading teams, public speaking, and communication between large groups of people. I believe I can bring a level of clarity, coordination, communication, and humor to this project! In addition to my love of Glendale and politics, I hope I can bring a unique perspective to the committee.

I am a Glendale transplant, having moved from Colorado (school in Rhode Island) and bouncing around other areas of LA (Echo Park, El Segundo).

I want to bring a youthful, relatable, and modern perspective when shaping a "modern" Glendale City Charter in order to get people to care about what shapes this great city! Overall, my availability is good with enough advanced warning.

I am out of town Friday, May 10th - Sunday May 12th
Other than that, there are no large commitments and the meetings shouldn't be a problem!

BRYAN SMITH
Online Portfolio
Writer - Baby Shark’s Big Show! + TBA 2D Show (2023 - Present) Nickelodeon
● Freelance writer for Baby Shark’s Big Show! and an upcoming 2D animated show. ● Yearlong fellow and writer in resident in the Nickelodeon Writing Program (2023). ● Contributed in multiple writers rooms, ranging across age demos and mediums.

Writer / Manager of Creative Development (2019 - Present) Mattel
● Developed, pitched, produced, edited, and wrote digital content for Jurassic Park, Pixar, Minions, Minecraft, Hot Wheels, Masters of the Universe, Uno, and other licensed brands.

Wrote and developed 3 seasons of Polly Pocket Adventure Studios (Digital Series, Girls 5-11), accumulating 42+ Million Views on YouTube
● Produced and oversaw work
ﬂows for content involving traditional media, stop motion, 2D & 3D animation. Edited for marketing content and social media platforms.

Video Editor, Pixar TikTok Channel (2021 - 2022)
Disney, Eastham Studios
● Mastered the ins and outs of fast-paced delivery of high-quality social content. ● Consistently hit deadlines and ensuring technical quality for multiple rounds of review. ● An active participant of the preproduction and ideation process, collaborating quickly and effectively across multiple departments and stakeholders. ● Ideated and executed on unusual, yet successful video ideas such as "Dads of Pixar," and "Ratatouille Recreations" (exceeded KPIs engagement and views).

Freelance Video Editor, Net ﬂix Film Club (2021 - 2022) Netﬂix, Big Machine Pictures
● Remotely edited a wide variety of social content (YouTube, Tik Tok, Instagram Reels, etc.) celebrating Net
ﬂix’s properties including Squid Game, Jingle All the Way, and Love is Blind. ● Worked independently and remotely to oversee the entire post process of multiple videos, from edit prep, to client and internal reviews,
ﬁnal delivery, and archiving.

Video Editor (2017 - 2019)
DC Comics, Telepictures
● Edited a wide variety of content rangings from comic news, press lines, interviews, promotions, and packages for DC Universe’s shows DC Daily and Ask a Superhero Girl.

LATE SUBMITTAL

Charter Review Committee Application
REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants MUST live in Glendale and be registered to vote in Glendale.

1. Are you a Glendale Resident?
Yes
No

2. Are you register e
d to vote in Glendale?
Yes
No
APPLICANT INFORMATION:

3. Name: ___________________________________________________________________________

4. Email: __________________________________________________

5. Phone: _____________________________________________________________

6. Home address: __________
__________________

7. How long have you lived i
n Glendale?: _________________________________________________

9. How did you hear about this opportunity?: ______________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________

LATE SUBMITTAL
David (Dave) C. Quast
I ra sed my three youngest ch dren (tr p ets) n G enda e, and they are a product of G enda e pub c schoo s (V.W., W son, and GHS). They are off to co ege th s fa . Th s commun ty has been good to us and I care about t deep y. Th s s an opportun ty to g ve back us ng my sk set.

I serve on a board, and one of my fellow board members mentioned the opportunity. ✔
✔

10. What experiences do you have that you feel are relevant to reviewing the City’s Charter? Explain why you would be a good addition to the Charter Committee: _______________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ __________________
_________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________

12. The Charter Review Committee will meet as follows:

May – July 2024: Two meetings per month, 2-3 hours per meeting.

July 2024 – March 2026: Quarterly meetings that increase in frequency in 2025.

Be sure to submit your application along with your resume no later than April 12, 2024 to:

[email protected]
For additional questions, contact Greg at: (818) 548-4844, option 1.

LATE SUBMITTAL
My three ch dren (tr p ets) are a products of G enda e pub c schoo s (Verdugo Wood ands, W son, and GHS) and I care deep y about th s commun ty. In add t on to own ng my own consu t ng f rm, EDQ Strateg es, I am an adjunct professor at USC.

My graduate degree s n comparat ve const tut ona aw, and I teach const tut ona aw to commun cat ons majors at USC as we , and I rea ze the mportance and power of charters that empower both jur sd ct ons and the r c t zens through c ear anguage.

In addition to teaching, I have experience working in government, both as chief of staff to a state senator and as press secretary to a member of the U.S. Congress.

I have a board I sit on that meets on Tuesdays, but not in the Summer, and I teach on Wednesday evenings. I can miss the other board meetings most of the time if needed.

Charter Review Committee Application
REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants MUST live in
Glendale and be registered to vote in Glendale.

1. Are you a Glendale Resident?
Yes
No

2. Are you registered to vote in Glendale?
Yes
No
APPLICANT INFORMATION:

3. Name: ___________________________________________________________________________

4. Email: _______________________________________________

5. Phone: ______________________________________________________

6. Home address: ______

7. How long have you lived in Glendale?: _________________________________________________

9. How did you hear about this opportunity?: ______________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________

LATE SUBMITTAL

LILIT HARUTYUNYAN
There have been many changes in the Glendale community
and I strongly believe there should be some changes
and updates in the City Charter to match and evolve
with our community and its needs.

Through my business partner.
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10. What experiences do you have that you feel are relevant to reviewing the City’s Charter? Explain why you would be a good addition to the Charter Committee: _______________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________

12. The Charter Review Committee will meet as follows:

May – July 2024: Two meetings per month, 2-3 hours per meeting.

July 2024 – March 2026: Quarterly meetings that increase in frequency in 2025.

Be sure to submit your application along with your resume no later than April 12, 2024 to:

[email protected]
For additional questions
, contact Greg at: (818) 548-4844, option 1.

LATE SUBMITTAL
I have an education in the legal field and policy and deal with many rules and laws and how they apply to various aspects of or lives in this city and outside of it daily. I also have been very involved in number of community organizations since I have lived in Glendale and have been, and continue to be, exposed to the differences of needs, opinions, developments and progresses in this city.

I am an attorney who practices in Glendale, CA. I believe in fair and reasonable community laws, regulations and progresses.

I also believe and have many community connections that teaches me to listen, learn and try to help our community members.

I will be available for the given months and times.

Glendale City CouncilApril 30, 2024

Glendale City Council
April 30, 2024