MOTION
Moved by Council Member Najarian , seconded by Council Member Brotman , that upon review and consideration of all materials in connection with the Stage I Preliminary Design Review submittal for a proposed new 40-unit , 5-story multi family development with parking and a public open space area in the Downtown Specific Plan (DSP) East Broadway District, to be located at 126-128 S. Kenwood Street, Glendale, California (Case No. PDR-002684-2023) , the City Council approves the Stage I preliminary design, as outlined in the July 30, 2024 staff report from the Director of Community Development , subject to staff recommendations contained therein or attached hereto, and subject to Council comments thereon.
Vote as follows:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Brotman , Gharpetian , Najarian, Asatryan
None
Kassakhian
None
APPAOVeo AS iO F0"M
~~ ciTYAtoRNEY
DATE .J /9/ 2- '7
THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED AT THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF:
TUESDAY , JULY 30, 2024.
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Adopted
07/30/24
Brotman/Gharpetian
Absent: Kassakhian
RESOLUTION NO. 24-132
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA FINDING THE POSITION OF
GENERAL MANAGER OF GLENDALE WATER & POWER TO BE
AVAILABLE DUE TO A LEAVE OF ABSENCE PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 21221(9) AND APPOINTING
MANNY ROBLEDO AS ACTING GENERAL MANAGER OF
GLENDALE WATER & POWER
WHEREAS, Government Code' section 21221(9) addresses the temporary employment of retirees in accordance with the Public Employees' Retirement Law, as administered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), and permits a contracting agency to employ a CalPERS retiree for a period not to exceed one year in a position found to be available by the City Council due to a leave of absence granted to an employee on payroll status and requiring specialized skills; and WHEREAS, the position of General Manager of Glendale Water & Power for the City of Glendale became available on July 25, 2024 due to the leave of absence of the incumbent General Manager of Glendale Water & Power and the City wishes to fill the position during the leave of absence to ensure the continued operation of Glendale Water & Power; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to find that the General Manager of Glendale Water & Power position became available on July 25, 2024 due to the leave of absence of the incumbent General Manager of Glendale Water & Power and to further find that the General Manager of Glendale Water & Power position requires specialized skills; and WHEREAS, Manny Robledo has many years of management experience with an extensive history in leading and managing utility departments and units, including as Director of Utilities for the City of Azusa and management of electric operations and integrated resource planning for the City of Anaheim and the Southern California Public Power Authority; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to appoint Manny Robledo, a CalPERS retired annuitant, as acting General Manager of Glendale Water & Power pursuant to Government Code section 21221 (g), effective August 5, 2024; and WHEREAS, it is understood by the City and Manny Robledo that his appointment as acting General Manager of Glendale Water & Power will end at the earliest to occur of the following: (1) when the leave of absence of the incumbent General Manager of Glendale Water & Power terminates, (2) the position of General Manager of Glendale Water & Power becomes vacant, or (3) February 1, 2025; and 3a
WHEREAS, it is understood by the City and Manny Robledo that the combined total hours to be served by Manny Robledo in any fiscal year, for all positions and for all CalPERS employers combined, shall not exceed the 960-hour limitation set forth in California Government Code section 7522.56(d); and
WHEREAS, the compensation paid to retirees cannot be less than the minimum nor exceed the maximum monthly base salary paid to other employees performing comparable duties, divided by 173.333 to equal the hourly rate; and WHEREAS, the minimum hourly rate for the General Manager of Glendale Water & Power position is $102.77, and the maximum hourly rate for this position is $152.29; and
WHEREAS, the hourly rate paid to Manny Robledo for his services as Acting General Manager of Glendale Water & Power is $152.29, which is not less than the minimum or in excess of the maximum hourly rate paid to other employees performing comparable duties.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Glendale, California as follows:
Section 1. The Council has considered the full record before it, which may include but is not limited to such things as the staff report, testimony by staff and the public, and other materials and evidence submitted or provided to it. Furthermore, the recitals set forth above are found to be true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.
Section 2. The Council finds the General Manager of Glendale Water & Power position became available on July 25, 2024 due to the leave of absence of the incumbent General Manager of Glendale Water & Power and further finds that the General Manager of Glendale Water & Power position requires specialized skills.
Section 3. The Council hereby appoints Manny Robledo, a CalPERS retired annuitant, as acting General Manager of Glendale Water & Power pursuant to Government Code section 21221 (g), from August 5, 2024 until the earliest to occur of the following: (1) when the leave of absence of the incumbent General Manager of Glendale Water & Power terminates, (2) the position of General Manager of Glendale Water & Power becomes vacant, or (3) February 1, 2025.
Section 4. The Council hereby approves the hourly rate paid to Manny Robledo for his services as acting General Manager of Glendale Water & Power of $152.29. 2 ADOPTED by the Council of the City of Glendale, California on the 30th day of July, 2024, by the following vote:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
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CITY RNEY
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I, Suzie Abajian, PhD, Clerk of the City of Glendale, certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 24-132 was adopted by the Council of the City of Glendale, California, at a regular meeting held on the 30th day of _J_ul~y _____ _ _ 2024, and that same was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Brotman, Gharpetian , Najarian, Asatryan
None
Kassakhian
None
City Clerk
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07/30/24
Brotman/Gharpetian
Absent: Kassakhian
RESOLUTION NO. 24-133
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GLENDALE APPOINTING MANNY ROBLEDO AS INTERIM
GENERAL MANAGER OF GLENDALE WATER & POWER
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 21221(h)
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 21221(h) addresses the temporary employment of retirees in accordance with the Public Employees' Retirement Law, as administered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), and permits the City Council to appoint a retired annuitant to a vacant position requiring specialized skills during recruitment for a permanent appointment, and provides that such appointment will not subject the retired person to reinstatement from retirement or loss of benefits so long as it is a single appointment that does not exceed 960 hours in a fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the position of General Manager of Glendale Water & Power will become vacant on October 2, 2024; and
WHEREAS, during the recruitment, selection and final employment of a regular General Manager of Glendale Water & Power, the City Council desires to appoint Manny Robledo as an interim appointment retired annuitant to the vacant position of General Manager of Glendale Water & Power for the City under Government Code section 21221 (h), effective October 2, 2024, to provide the leadership, managerial and organizational skills necessary to manage Glendale Water & Power effectively and efficiently; and
WHEREAS, Manny Robledo has many years of management experience with an extensive history in leading and managing utility departments and units, including as Director of Utilities for the City of Azusa and management of electric operations and integrated resource planning for the City of Anaheim and the Southern California Public Power Authority; and
WHEREAS, an appointment under Government Code section 21221 (h) requires an active, publicly posted recruitment for a permanent replacement; and WHEREAS, the City is actively recruiting for this vacancy and needs to fill the position on a temporary basis to prevent stoppage of public business until a permanent replacement is hired; and
WHEREAS, the current status of this recruitment is as follows: the City is negotiating a professional services agreement with an executive recruitment firm to conduct the recruitment and has posted the position on the website for the Human Resources Department; and
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WHEREAS, it is understood by the City and Manny Robledo that he will serve as General Manager of Glendale Water & Power on an interim basis, immediately following the termination of his appointment as acting General Manager of Glendale Water & Power; and
WHEREAS, this Government Code Section 21221 (h) appointment shall only be made once and therefore will end on the date immediately preceding the date on which the permanent appointment to the vacant position of General Manager of Glendale Water & Power commences his or her employment or, if earlier, the date that this appointment is terminated by the City or Manny Robledo; and
WHEREAS, it is understood by the City and Manny Robledo that the combined total hours to be served by Manny Robledo in any fiscal year, for all positions and for all CalPERS employers combined, shall not exceed the 960-hour limitation set forth in California Government Code Sections Section 7522.56(d) and 21221 (h); and WHEREAS, the compensation paid to retirees cannot be less than the minimum nor exceed the maximum monthly base salary paid to other employees performing comparable duties, divided by 173.333 to equal the hourly rate; and WHEREAS, the minimum hourly rate for the General Manager of Glendale Water & Power position is $102.77, and the maximum hourly rate for this position is $152.29; and; and
WHEREAS, the hourly rate paid to Manny Robledo for his services as General Manager of Glendale Water & Power on an interim basis is $152.29, which is not less than the minimum or in excess of the maximum hourly rate paid to other employees performing comparable duties, subject to any subsequent adjustment to the payrate as adopted by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, Manny Robledo has not and will not receive any other benefit, incentive, compensation in lieu of benefit or any other form of compensation in addition to the hourly pay rate; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 7522.56(e)(1), Manny Robledo must certify in writing to the City of Glendale, upon accepting an offer of employment, that he has not received any unemployment insurance compensation arising out of prior employment with a public employer that is subject to Section 7522.56 during the 12-month period preceding the effective date of this appointment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Glendale, California as follows:
Section 1. The Council has considered the full record before it, which may include but is not limited to such things as the staff report, testimony by staff and the public, and 2 other materials and evidence submitted or provided to it. Furthermore, the recitals set forth above are found to be true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.
Section 2. Manny Robledo has the specialized skills needed to perform the work required of fulfill the responsibilities of the vacant position of General Manager of Glendale Water & Power on an interim basis until a permanent General Manager of Glendale Water & Power is appointed and thereafter begins his or her service.
Section 3. The Council hereby appoints Manny Robledo as General Manager of Glendale Water & Power on an interim basis effective October 2, 2024 pursuant to the authority provided under Government Code sections 21221(h), during the recruitment, selection and employment of a permanent General Manager of Glendale Water & Power, to provide the critically-needed, specialized skills necessary to manage Glendale Water & Power.
Section 4. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute an employment agreement with Manny Robledo for his services as interim General Manager of Glendale Water & Power consistent with the terms set forth in this Resolution.
ADOPTED by the Council of the City of Glendale, California on the 30th day of July, 2024, by the following vote:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM
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CIT~ORNEY
DATE ii ,fl I 2-LJ
3 STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) ss
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, Suzie Abajian, PhD, Clerk of the City of Glendale, certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 24-133 was adopted by the Council of the City of Glendale, California, at a regular meeting held on the 30th day of_J_ul~y ______ _ 2024, and that same was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brotman, Gharpetian, Najarian, Asatryan
Noes: None
Absent:
Abstain:
Kassakhian
None
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City Clerk
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