1 M I N U T E S
GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor Glendale, CA 91206
JUNE 4, 2024
ROLL CALL – Absent: Kassakhian
1.CLOSED SESSION – 3:58 p.m.
a. 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
b. Public Employee Performance Evaluation – City Attorney c. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Sislyan v. City of Glendale, L.A.S.C. Case No. 23GDCV01871
d. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Aghajani v. City of Glendale, L.A.S.C. Case No. 23STCP01092
e. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation: Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Paragraphs (d)(2) and (e)(2) of Government Code Section 54956.9
City Attorney Mike Garcia indicated that action is anticipated on items 1d and 1e.
Council recessed to closed session at 4:00 p.m.
2.REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA – 6:03 PM
Roll Call – Absent: Kassakhian
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 June 4, 2024 Regular Meeting of the Glendale City Council was Posted on May 30, 2024, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.
3.PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
a. Agenda Preview for the Meetings of Tuesday, June 11, 2024 Asst. City Manager John Takhtalian provided the preview.
4.CONSENT ITEMS (Including Minutes)
The following are Routine and May be Acted Upon by One Motion. Any Member of Council or the Audience Requesting Separate Consideration May do so by Making Such Request Before Motion is Proposed.
a. City Clerk, re: Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 21, 2024 Moved: Najarian Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows
a.
b. City Clerk, re: Award of Contract for FY 2024-2025 Legal Advertising for the City of Glendale
1. Motion Awarding a Contract to HLR Media, LLC DBA Glendale Independent, sole responsible bidder, Specification No. 3986
Moved: Najarian Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows
b.
c. Glendale Water & Power, re: Amendments to Existing City Contract Nos.
C106037 and C106038 with N. Harris Computer Corporation to Provide Continued Technical Support and Maintenance and Professional services for Glendale Water and Power Customer Information and Billing Systems and Modules
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Brotman, Gharpetian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
Kassakhian
None
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Brotman, Gharpetian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
Kassakhian
None
2 1. Motion authorizing City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 6 to the Technical Support and Maintenance Agreement (Contract No. C106037) with N.
Harris Computer Corporation for an additional five years in the amount not to exceed $4,211,906 through Fiscal Year 2028-2029, for a total contract not-to-exceed amount of $7,327,908
Moved: Najarian Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows
c.
2. Motion authorizing City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Software Implementation and Professional Services Agreement (Contract No.
C106038) with N. Harris Computer Corporation for an additional five years in the amount not to exceed $600,000 through Fiscal Year 2028-2029, for a total contract not-to-exceed amount of $1,887,853
Moved: Najarian Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows
d.
5.CITY COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS
Councilmember Brotman asked council to adjourn in memory of Robert James MacKay.
Brotman congratulated J’s Maintenance Service for celebrating their 55th Anniversary. He attended a community meeting/townhall at Sparr Heights on the equitable solar and energy storage adoption plan, which was hosted by Glendale Water & Power in partnership with Energy and Environmental Economics (E3). He stated that the meeting was very technical and that he would have liked a discussion on new incentive programs. He asked staff to have a one-on-one, “deep dive” briefings with GWP and E3, regarding this matter, before it comes to council. Brotman asked staff to provide an update on the city’s status with the Solar Access Act, SB-379. He asked staff to provide information on a power outage on North Central. General Manager of GWP Mark Young provided an explanation.
Councilmember Najarian asked council to adjourn in memory of Raul Portos, Sr. Najarian asked staff to agendize a report in putting together a recommendation on how to make nominations for a Citizens Advisory Committee for the Hollywood Burbank Airport. This advisory committee will provide input on noise issues in neighboring cities. He asked staff to agendize a report to appoint a councilmember and an alternate for the San Fernando Valley Council of Governments, a Joint Powers Authority because he would like to step down from being the city liaison due to scheduling and time conflicts.
Councilmember Gharpetian attended the Cars for Cops Event. He announced that the city’s water fountain feature in Perkins Plaza will be turned on soon. Gharpetian asked staff to bring back the water and power utilities to every building on the Rockhaven property while waiting for construction to begin. He asked staff to address the street vending that take over the sidewalks and block curbs. Gharpetian received several phone calls and emails regarding concerns on the North Brand Demonstration Project and asked staff to bring back a report for discussion. Councilmember Gharpetian asked that the city invite clergy of different faiths to do some of the invocations in the city. He acknowledged that the City Clerk’s office was short staffed and for that reason asked the City Manager’s Office to assist the City Clerk’s Office in coordinating these invitations.
Mayor Asatryan announced that she will travel to Armenia on a delegation trip that was organized by the State Department. Mayors of cities from across the country will participate in this delegation trip. She stated that this would be also an opportunity to coordinate efforts with Sister City Gyumri in Armenia. Asatryan attended the International Kids Festival at Verdugo Park and commended the organizers of the event and the staff of the Community Services and Parks Department. Mayor Asatryan stated that the LGBTQ community is loved, and that in celebration of Pride Month, the Glendale City Hall will be lit up in pride colors.
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Absent:
Abstain:
Brotman, Gharpetian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
Kassakhian
None
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Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Brotman, Gharpetian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
Kassakhian
None
3 6.COMMUNITY EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS (3-Minutes; 5-Speaker Limit) – Per Mayor Policy, This Item Also Permits Speakers Wishing to Speak Under General Oral Communications, Subject to the Three Minute Time Limit. Discussion is Limited to Matters Not on the Agenda.
Mike Mohill
Bramli Ashjian
Ray Shelton
Allan Durham
Ricci Tres
7.ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
8.ACTION ITEMS
a. Human Resources, re: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Glendale and Glendale Management Association on Behalf of Sworn Police Managers
Staff Comment:
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Public Comments:
Mike Mohill
Robert William, Police Captain
1. Resolution 24-100 approving and adopting the MOU between the City of Glendale and Glendale Management Association (GMA), Sworn Police Managers commencing July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027
Moved: Gharpetian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows
e.
2. Resolution 24-101 providing for the establishment of classification titles and compensation for employees covered by the GMA MOU
Moved: Gharpetian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows
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b. Human Resources, re: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the City of Glendale and the Glendale Police Officers’ Association
Staff Comment:
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Public Comment:
Mike Mohill
1. Resolution 24-102 approving and adopting the MOU between the City of Glendale and the Glendale Police Officers’ Association commencing July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows
g.
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Absent:
Abstain:
Brotman, Gharpetian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
Kassakhian
None
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Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Brotman, Gharpetian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
Kassakhian
None
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Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Brotman, Gharpetian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
Kassakhian
None
4 2. Resolution 24-103 providing for the establishment of classification titles and compensation for employees covered by the Glendale Police Officers’ Association MOU
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows
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c. Police, re: Adoption of an Urban Wildlife Management Plan (UWMP) Staff Comment:
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Presenting:
Mark Hess, Police Lt.
Lauren Hamlett, Director of Wildlife Education and Services, Pasadena Humane Society Dr. Maria Pyrdek, Chief Veterinarian, Pasadena Humane
1. Motion to adopt and implement the proposed Urban Wildlife Management Plan Moved: Najarian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows
i.
d. Administrative Services - Finance, re: Adoption of the City’s FY 2024-25 Gann Appropriations Limit
1. Resolution 24-104 Adopting FY 2024-25 Gann Appropriations Limit Moved: Najarian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows
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e. Glendale Water & Power, re: FY 2023-24 Glendale Water and Power Transfer Staff Comments:
Jason Bradford, Director of Finance/CIO
Mike Garcia, City Attorney
1. Resolution 24-105 Reducing the Percentage of Operating Revenues to be Transferred from Glendale Water and Power (Electric) to the General Reserve Fund for Fiscal Year 2023-24
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Najarian
Vote as Follows
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9.HEARINGS
a. Administrative Services - Finance, re: FY 2024-25 Citywide Budget Hearing and Adoption
Hearing opened at 7:37 p.m. and closed at 8:50 p.m.
Staff Comments:
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Mike Garcia, City Attorney
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Brotman, Gharpetian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
Kassakhian
None
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Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Brotman, Gharpetian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
Kassakhian
None
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Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Brotman, Najarian, Asatryan
None
Gharpetian, Kassakhian
None
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Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Brotman, Gharpetian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
Kassakhian
None
5 Presenting:
Jason Bradford, Director of Finance/CIO
Items to be continued on June 25 Council Meeting.
1. Hold a Public Hearing on the FY 2024-25 Proposed Citywide Budget and Changes to the Citywide fee Schedule
2. Resolution Adopting the FY 2024-25 City of Glendale Budget
3. Resolution Establishing Certain Fees, and Increasing, Decreasing, Modifying Certain Fees for Various Services Provided by the City and Adopting Changes to the Comprehensive Citywide Fee Schedule for FY 2024-25
4. Resolution Establishing Certain Fees, and Increasing, Decreasing, Modifying Certain Existing Fees for Public Works, Community Development, and Fire Related Services, Permits, and Certificates
5. Resolution of Appropriation for FY 2023-24 to transfer funds in the amount of $10.0 million from the General Fund to the Capital Improvement Fund
10.REPORTS - INFORMATION
11.WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
12.DISCUSSION OF COUNCILMEMBER FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
a. Councilmember Gharpetian’s Request to Consider the Removal and Replacement of Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Commissioner Quintero (Moved from 05/21/2024 Council Meeting)
Moved: Gharpetian Seconded: Najarian
Vote as Follows
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b. Councilmember Najarian’s Request for Retention of an Independent Law Firm to Prepare a Legal Opinion Regarding the Validity of the Mayoral Selection Decision of April 2, 2024, Including the Reasons Provided Therefor (Moved from May 21, 2024 Council Meeting)
Moved: Najarian Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows
m.
Motion did not pass. Item will carryover to June 25, 2024 Council Meeting.
Staff Comment:
Mike Garcia, City Attorney
Public Comment:
Ramella Eraghi
c. Mayor Asatryan’s Request for a Report on a First Time Homebuyer Program A memo will be provided to council.
13.ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Discussion is Limited to Items NOT a Part of this Agenda. Each Speaker is Allowed 5 minutes. Council May Question or Respond to The Speaker But There Will be no Debate or Decision. The City Manager May Refer the Matter to the Appropriate Department for Investigation and Report.
Roseanne Kalaba
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Absent:
Abstain:
Gharpetian, Najarian, Asatryan
Brotman
Kassakhian
None
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Absent:
Abstain:
Gharpetian, Najarian
Asatryan, Brotman
Kassakhian
None
6 14.NEW BUSINESS
a. Motion is authorized to resolve the lawsuit entitled Rafik Aghajani v. City of Glendale, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV08121 in exchange for a full release of all claims in the amount of $40,000 Moved: Gharpetian Seconded: Najarian
Vote as Follows
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b. Motion with respect to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision in California Restaurant Association v. City of Berkeley, 89 F 4th 1094 (9th Cir. 2024) and correspondence from the California Restaurant Association dated May 10, 2024, the City Council hereby directs staff to suspend enforcement of those portions of Ordinance No. 5999 that require all newly-constructed buildings in Glendale to be “All-Electric,” as that term is defined in the Ordinance. Specifically, the Council directs the Building Official to cease enforcement of Section 4.1(b), subsection
4.106.5 and Section 5.106.13 of the local amendments to the California Energy Code
Moved: Najarian Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows
o.
15.ADJOURNMENT –9:09 p.m., in memories of Bob MacKay and Raul Portos, Sr.
Moved: Gharpetian Seconded: Brotman
Mayor of the City of Glendale
City Clerk of the City of Glendale
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Brotman, Gharpetian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
Kassakhian
None
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Gharpetian, Najarian, Asatryan
Brotman
Kassakhian
None