1 M I N U T E S
GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor Glendale, CA 91206
MAY 14, 2024
ROLL CALL
1. CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session items will be brought back next week.
a. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Initiation of Litigation: Pursuant to Paragraphs of Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
b. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation: Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Paragraphs (d)(2) and (e)(3) of Government Code Section 54956.9
c. Conference with Real Property Negotiators: City-designated negotiator: Bradley Calvert. Negotiating Party: Trader Joe’s Property: 2448-2460 Honolulu Avenue.
Instructions to the negotiator(s) will concern the price and terms of payment for the sale of City-owned property
d. Public Employee Performance Evaluation – City Attorney
2. REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA – 6:05 PM
Roll Call – All Present:
a. Flag Salute: Mayor Elen Asatryan
b. Invocation: Dr. Suzie Abajian, City Clerk
c. Report of the City Clerk, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the May 14, 2024 Regular Meeting of the Glendale City Council was Posted on May 9, 2024, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.
3. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
a. Agenda Preview for the Meetings of Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Asst. City Manager John Takhtalian provided the preview. b. Proclamation Designating May 2024 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Japanese Consulate, Deputy Consul General, Naoshige Aoshima and Makito Ohikata Filipino American Business Association of Glendale, Edith Fuentes and other Board members
Korea Glendale Sister City Association, Vice President Howard Park; Board member Tae Chun
Hwarang Youth Foundation, Summit Chair Jasmine Lee
c. Proclamation Designating May 2024 as Jewish Heritage Month Temple Sinai of Glendale, Rick Schechter, Phillip Hain and Dan Heller Public Comment:
Mike Mohill
2 4. CONSENT ITEMS (Including Minutes)
The following are Routine and May be Acted Upon by One Motion. Any Member of Council or the Audience Requesting Separate Consideration May do so by Making Such Request Before Motion is Proposed.
Item 4c pulled for separate consideration.
a. City Clerk, re: Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 30, 2024 and the Regular City Council and Special City Council Meetings of May 7, 2024 Moved: Brotman Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows
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b. Public Works, re: Award Construction Contract for the Scholl Canyon Perimeter Fencing Replacement Project
1. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with Izurieta Fence Company, Inc., for the Scholl Canyon Perimeter Fencing Replacement Project, Specification No. 3960, in the amount of $153,664, plus a 10% contingency of $15,366
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows
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c. Public Works, re: Award of Professional Services Agreement (PSA) for Montrose Parking Analysis and Update of Employee Parking Program Public Comment:
Allan Durham
1. Motion authorizing the City Manager or a designee to enter into and execute a PSA with Transpo Group, to review, develop and update all aspects of the Montrose Parking Analysis, and provide recommendations for an update of the Employee Parking Program in the Montrose Shopping Park in the amount of $193,250
Moved: Najarian Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows
c.
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Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
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Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
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3 d. Community Services & Parks, re: Amendment Thirteen for FY 2023-2024 Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department One-Time-Only (OTO) baseline funding allocation of $50,000 for Elderly Nutrition Program
1. Motion to authorize acceptance of $50,000 in OTO baseline funding from Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department for the FY 2023-2024 Elderly Nutrition Program; and authorize the City Manager or a designee to execute Amendment Thirteen to the ENP202106 Subaward period July 2020 – June 2024 to accept and implement funding
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows
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2. Resolution 24-86 of Appropriation to appropriate $50,000 in OTO baseline funding to Elderly Nutrition Program C-2 Home Delivered Meals Program Moved: Brotman Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows
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5. CITY COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS
Councilmember Gharpetian received several emails from the public regarding deteriorating lampposts on Rossmoyne District, issues of smoking on Kenneth Village, street vendors in residential areas, and live performers on Brand Blvd. He asked staff to investigate these concerns from the public. Gharpetian asked staff to bring back faith-based invocation.
Councilmembers wished everyone a Happy Belated Mother’s Day.
Councilmember Najarian provided his comments pertaining to the April 2 Organizational Council Meeting and the election of Mayor. He asked the City Attorney to bring back a report for discussion. Brotman provided his rebuttal regarding Najarian’s statement.
Mayor Asatryan announced that Pasadena Humane Society will have a free adoption day on May 25th. Asatryan asked staff to agendize for discussion a report on bringing back the Commission on the Status of Women’s powers and duties.
Councilmember Kassakhian reminded council to be mindful of how the Council and Staff Comments portion of the agenda is being utilized.
Director of Community Development Bradley Calvert invited the public to participate in a number of community meetings for the Proposed Multi-Family Residential and Mixed Use Development and Objective Design Standards. On May 22nd there will be an in-person meeting at Sparr Heights Community Center at 7:00pm, on May 29th there will be a zoom meeting at 6:30pm. Members of the public can sign-up for project updates at www.glendaleplan.com and provide feedback on experiences related to environmental Ayes:
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Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
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6. COMMUNITY EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS (3-Minutes)
Mike Mohill
Lynda Beck
Lisa Kuta
Leonore Solist and Monica Andasol
Andranik Traturyan
7. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
a. Community Development, re: Ordinance 6027 Amending Sections of Title 30 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995, Relating to Design Review, Entitlement Processes, Parking Requirements for Certain Uses, and Miscellaneous Zoning Code Clean Ups (04/30/24, Brotman)
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Najarian
Vote as Follows
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8. ACTION ITEMS
a. City Attorney, re: Consideration of Modifications to Nomination Process for Boards and Commissions
Staff Comments:
Mike Garcia, City Attorney
Dr. Suzie Abajian, City Clerk
Dr. Sophia Armen, Administrative Analyst
Public Comment:
Allan Durham
1. Resolution Revising Recruitment, Nomination and Selection Process for Appointment of Individuals to Boards and Commissions
2. Motion Providing Direction to Staff
Moved: Gharpetian Seconded: Najarian
Vote as Follows
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9. HEARINGS
10. REPORTS - INFORMATION
11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
12. DISCUSSION OF COUNCILMEMBER FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
13. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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Brotman, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
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Gharpetian
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Gharpetian, Najarian, Asatryan
Brotman, Kassakhian
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5 Discussion is Limited to Items NOT a Part of this Agenda. Each Speaker is Allowed 5 minutes. Council May Question or Respond to The Speaker But There Will be no Debate or Decision. The City Manager May Refer the Matter to the Appropriate Department for Investigation and Report.
Lenore Solis
Ramella Eraghi
Mora
Fernando Roldan
14. NEW BUSINESS
15. ADJOURNMENT – 8:35 p.m., in memory of Dr. Misak Barsamian Moved: Kassakhian Seconded: Gharpetian
Mayor of the City of Glendale
City Clerk of the City of Glendale