1 M I N U T E S
GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor Glendale, CA 91206
AUGUST 20, 2024
ROLL CALL – All Present
1. CLOSED SESSION – 4:48 p.m.
a. Conference with Legal Counsel. Anticipated Litigation - Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
One potential case
b. Conference with Legal Counsel - Pending Litigation: Friends of Rockhaven v.
City of Glendale, L.A.S.C. Case No. 23STCP01092
City Attorney Mike Garcia indicated that action is not anticipated. The council recessed to closed session at 4:49 p.m.
2. REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA – 6:02 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 August 20, 2024 Regular Meeting of the Glendale City Council was Posted on August 15, 2024, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.
3. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
a. Agenda Preview for the Meetings of Tuesday, August 27, 2024 Asst. City Manager John Takhtalian provided the preview. b. Proclamation Designating August 26, 2024, as Women’s Equality Day Diane Lambillotte, Commission on the Status of Women
Agenda out of order. Item 12b read next.
Items 3c, 3d, 3e, and 3f moved to a future date.
c. Reappointment/Appointment to the Boards and Commissions (Brotman, 07/30/24) (Carried over from 08/13/2024 Council meeting)
•Chris Lowery, GWP Commission
•Alejandro Parajon, Audit Committee
•Daniel Paul, Historic Preservation Commission
•Stefan Chraghchian, Planning Commission
•Regina Joy Alcazar, Parks, Recreation & Community Services Commission •Erasto Ongkeko Jr., Building and Fire Board of Appeals d. Reappointment/Appointment to the Boards and Commissions (Gharpetian, 07/30/24) (Carried over from 08/13/2024 Council meeting) •Hrand Avanessian, GWP Commission
•Andre Ordubegian, Transportation and Parking Commission e. Reappointment to the Boards and Commissions (Najarian, 08/13/24) •Edwin Belen, Audit Committee
•Zaven Hanessian, Building and Fire Appeals Board
•Ronnie Gharibian, Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee •Nina Jazmadarian, Glendale Water and Power Commission
•Chris Cragnotti, Historical Preservation Commission
•Talin Shahbazian, Planning Commission
•Haig Kartounian, Sustainability Commission
•Zareh Amirian, Transportation and Planning Commission
f. Reappointment to the Boards and Commissions (Brotman, 08/13/24) •Diane Lambillotte, Commission on the Status of Women
•Arlene Vidor, Arts and Culture Commission
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.
2 a. City Clerk, re: Minutes of the Special City Council and Regular City Council Meetings of August 13, 2024
Moved: Najarian Seconded: Kassakhian
Vote as Follows
b. City Attorney, re: Approval of a Legal Services Agreement with Pierce Law Firm for legal services associated with property acquisition, eminent domain advice and litigation, and related legal services
1. Motion Approving Legal Services Agreement in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $75,000 Moved: Najarian Seconded: Kassakhian
Vote as Follows
a.
2. Resolution 24-138 of Appropriation
Moved: Najarian Seconded: Kassakhian
Vote as Follows
b.
5. CITY COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS
Councilmember Gharpetian voiced his concerns regarding the Verdugo Wash project, the Bike Lane project, and a Land Use Element. City Manager Roubik Golanian and Community Development Director Bradley Calvert provided their comments.
Mayor Asatryan asked staff for more information regarding the Vendor Fair on August 24.
Councilmember Kassakhian asked council to adjourn the meeting in memory of Zaven Khanjian, the late Executive Director of the Armenian Missionary Association of America.
Councilmembers expressed their condolences to the family of the deceased.
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.
Sevak Sohrabian & Greg Astorian
Mike Mohill
Frank Gallo
Tony Passarella
7. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
a. Community Development, re: Ordinance Amending Sections 30.12.020, 30.13.020,
30.14.020, 30.16.020, 30.40.020, 30.42.030, 30.60.030, 30.70.050 and 30.70.190, of Title 30 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995, Relating to Drive-through Establishments, and Miscellaneous Zoning Code Clean Ups (Case No. PZC-0010- 2024) (Kassakhian, 08/13/24)
Moved: Kassakhian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows
c.
Ordinance failed.
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Absent:
Abstain:
Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
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Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
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Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
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Brotman, Kassakhian, Asatryan
Gharpetian, Najarian
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3 8. ACTION ITEMS
a. Community Development, re: Preservation and Reuse of the Former Rockhaven Sanitarium - Proposed Conceptual Design and Contract Amendment with SWA for Additional Design Services
Staff Comments:
Bradley Calvert, Director of Community Development
Mark Berry, Deputy Director of Community Development
Mike Garcia, City Attorney
Jay Platt, Principal Planner
Presenting:
SWA Group
Public Comments:
Allan Durham
Joanna Linkchorst
Lisa Morris
Raamella Eraghi
Susan Bolan
Katherine Jurca
Francesa Smith
1. Motion authorizing contract amendment with SWA (Contract No. 8001911) by $468,875 for a new not-to-exceed amount of $1,519,640 to provide additional Design Services for the Rockhaven Project
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Najarian
Vote as Follows
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2. Motion approving proposed conceptual plan for the preservation and reuse of the former Rockhaven Sanitarium located at 2713 Honolulu Avenue and directing staff and SWA to proceed with design development, construction drawings and preparation of a bid package
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Najarian
Vote as Follows
e.
3. Motion providing alternate direction
b. Community Development, re: Initiation of Code Amendments to Title 30 of the Glendale Municipal Code Related to Development Standards for Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (Moved from July 30 Council Meeting)
Presenting:
Vista Ezzati, Principal Planner
Staff Comments:
Bradley Calvert, Director of Community Development
Yvette Neukian, Principal Asst. City Attorney
Mike Garcia, City Attorney
Public Comment:
Alex Khatchatourian
1. Motion Providing Direction for and Initiating Amendments to Title 30 of the Glendale Municipal Code Related to Development Standards for Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units
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Absent:
Abstain:
Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
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Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
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4 Motion to initiate preparation of amendments to Title 30 of the Glendale Municipal Code (“Code”) related to development standards for accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units, to delete the existing Code requirements related to “architectural compatibility” and replace these requirements with comprehensive objective design guidelines
Moved: Gharpetian Seconded: Najarian
Vote as Follows
Motion to direct staff to prepare a Resolution containing findings to readopt the existing provisions of Title 30 of the Glendale Municipal Code related to “unit mix” development standards for accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units Moved: Gharpetian Seconded: Najarian
Vote as Follows
Motion to direct staff to prepare a Resolution containing findings to readopt the existing provision of Title 30 of the Glendale Municipal Code (“Code”) related to “accessory living quarters” development standards for accessory dwelling units Moved: Gharpetian Seconded: Najarian
Vote as Follows
Motion to initiate preparation of amendments to Title 30 of the Glendale Municipal Code (“Code”) related to development standards for accessory dwelling units, to delete the existing Code’s prohibition of new construction accessory dwelling units above detached garages or carports and instead allow new construction accessory dwelling units to be built above detached garages and carports, subject to strict objective design and/or development standards to minimize privacy and/or other negative impacts Moved: Brotman Seconded: Kassakhian
Vote as Follows
Motion to initiate preparation of amendments to Title 30 of the Glendale Municipal Code (“Code”) related to allowance of the construction of junior accessory dwelling units in zones other than single family zones, to delete the existing Code’s allowance of construction of such junior accessory dwelling units contained in the Code’s land use tables, and instead allow construction of junior accessory dwelling units only in single family zones
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Najarian
Vote as Follows
Motion failed.
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Absent:
Abstain:
Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
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Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
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Gharpetian, Najarian
Brotman, Kassakhian, Asatryan
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Absent:
Abstain:
Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian
Brotman, Asatryan
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Brotman, Kassakhian, Asatryan
Gharpetian, Najarian
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5 c. Public Works, re: Glendale Beeline Comprehensive Operational Analysis and Integration Study (Moved from July 30 Council Meeting) Presenting:
Martha D’Andrea, Transit Manager
1. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a PSA with Dan Boyle & Associates LLC for a Beeline comprehensive operational analysis and integration study in an amount not to exceed $392,139 Moved: Najarian Seconded: Kassakhian
Vote as Follows
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2. Resolution 24-139 of appropriation of $150,000 in State Grant and Measure M Local Return funds for the integration study
Moved: Najarian Seconded: Kassakhian
Vote as Follows
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9. HEARINGS
10. REPORTS - INFORMATION
11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
12. DISCUSSION OF COUNCILMEMBER FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
a. Councilmember Kassakhian’s Request to Stay Enforcement Against A-Frame Signs on Sidewalks Pending Further Study
Moved: Kassakhian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows
Mayor Asatryan passed the gavel to Mayor Pro Tem Brotman. b. Mayor Asastryan’s Request to Revisit the Panel System for Nominations to Boards and Commissions
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Kassakhian
Vote as Follows
h.
Staff Comments:
Mike Garcia, City Attorney
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Public Comment:
Mike Mohill
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.
Paul Rabinov
Arsen Vardanyan
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Abstain:
Brotman, Kassakhian, Asatryan
Gharpetian, Najarian
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Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
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Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
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Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
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6 Vivian Kanchian
14. NEW BUSINESS
15. ADJOURNMENT – 11:05 p.m.; adjourned in memory of Zaven Khanjian Moved: Kassakhian Seconded: Gharpetian
Mayor of the City of Glendale
City Clerk of the City of Glendale