Adopted
10/22/24
Najarian/Gharpetian
Absent: Asatryan RESOLUTION NO. 24-173 -----
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THEIR DONATION OF LABORATORY EQUIPMENT
TO GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
WHEREAS, since 2011 the Verdugo Regional Crime Laboratory (VRCL) has sought funds from multiple grants to replace aging, obsolete equipment and to establish a more efficient DNA testing workflow.
WHEREAS, with the purchase of new equipment, the VRCL has the following equipment that is outdated but still usable by other entities: • One (1) QIAGEN QIASymphony SP extraction robot with equipment cabinet and associated plastics;Two (2)
2.0 ml microcentrifuge tube Eppendorf Thermomixers;Two (2) Life Technologies 7500 Real-Time PCR Instruments w/ HID v1 .3 software and associated computer software and hardware; Two (2) QIAGEN QIAgility liquid handling robots and associated plastics; Four (4) Life Technologies 9700·.:fhetrhal Cyclers; One (1) pH Meter and One (1) Single Channel 96-well Temperature Verification Kit;
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WHEREAS, the equipment will have value to the Biotechnology program at Glendale Community College (GCC);
WHEREAS, exposure and familiarity with the subject equipment is critical for students in the Biotechnology program;
WHEREAS, exposure of students to high throughput testing equipment is crucial to their preparation for future employment at a crime laboratory; WHEREAS, pursuant to the City's purchasing policy, no surplus or obsolete materials with the estimated value of $2,500 or more shall be donated without Council approval.
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to above-listed equipment to Glendale 1 4b1
Community College.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
The City Council does hereby authorize the City Manager to donate the above-listed equipment to Glendale Community College. Said donation shall be subject to "AS IS" conditions with no warranties of any kind as well as a waiver of liability. The City Manager, or his designee, shall and is hereby directed to take any and all actions necessary to effectuate the intent of this resolution.
Adopted this 22nd day of _O_c_to_b_e_r ___ , 2024.
By:
Mayor
ATTEST:
APPROV
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
)
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
ss ~TTORNEY
DATE / o I 2-:!;;) ·2 (
I, Suzie Abajian, Ph.D., City Clerk of the City of Glendale, certify that the foregoing Resolution No. _2_4_-1_7_3 _____ was adopted by the Council of the City of Glendale, California at a regular meeting held on the 22nd
that same was adopted by the following vote:
day of October
Ayes:
Brotman, Gharpetian, Najarian, Kassakhian (pro tern)
Noes: None
Absent: Asatryan
Abstain: None
City Clerk
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Adopted
10/22/24
Najarian/Gharpetian
Absent: Asatryan RESOLUTION NO. 24-176
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE,
CALIFORNIA, DISPENSING WITH COMPETITIVE BIDDING, AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE A FIVE-YEAR SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH TRANE U.S. INC. IN THE AMOUNT $930,790 FOR THE GRAYSON POWER PLANT UNIT 9 CHILLER OVERHAUL,
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
WHEREAS, Glendale Water and Power Department's ("GWP") Grayson Power Plant has a combustion gas turbine which uses a Chilled Water System, manufactured by Trane Technologies, as its cooling mechanism ("Unit 9"); and WHEREAS, after 20 years of use, and after being service, maintained, and . repaired_ by various vendors, other than Trane, the chiller has stopped working requiring a comp.lete overhaul and extensive repairs by a qualified and experienced vendor; and
••• , :_:; ,::_WHEREAS, without the chiller, Unit 9 can only generate 35 MW net energy during high heat conditions which typically coincides with periods of high demand; · and •
WHEREAS, Trane is the original equipment manufacturer for the chiller, has factory trained and certified technicians who have proprietary access to the Trane software and controls, and engineering support necessary to provide the full service/support that is needed to overhaul, properly maintain, and service the Unit 9 chiller; and
WHEREAS, as described in the report Dated October 22, 2024 by the Interim General Manager of GWP, City Council authorization is being requested to dispense with competitive bidding and execute a Service Agreement with Trane for a period of five years in an amount not to exceed $930,790, which includes a 25% contingency for any additional repairs, replacement parts, and refrigerant that may be needed during the overhaul; and
WHEREAS, based on the foregoing, the City Council finds it in the best interests of the City to dispense with competitive bidding, and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into and execute a Service Agreement with Trane for the overhaul, preventative maintenance, and service of the Unit 9 chiller for a period of five years, as described in the report dated October 22, 2024.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA:
The City Council hereby dispenses with competitive bidding, and authorizes the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into and execute a Service Agreement 8c1
with Trane U.S. Inc. for the overhaul, preventative maintenance, and service of the Grayson Power Plant Unit 9 chiller for a period of five years in an amount not to exceed $930,790 .
Adopted by the Council of the City of Glendale on this 22nd day of October , 2024.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
) SS.
)
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM
~o~
DATE /1>/e?-5/2-"f
I, Suzie Abajian PhD, City Clerk of the City of Glendale, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 24-176 was adopted by a majority vote of the Council of the City of Glendale , California , at a regular meeting held on the 22nd day of October , 2024, and that the same was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Brotman, Gharpetian, Najarian, Kassakhian (pro tern)
None
Asatryan
None
2 City Clerk
Adopted
10/22/ 24
Najarian /Gharpetian
Absent: Asatryan
RESOLUTION NO. 24-177
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE:
SECTION 1: That the sum of $770,288 is hereby appropriated and/or transferred from the following accounts to the following accounts:
ACCOUNTS DESCRIPTION
27900-5810-GWP-0000-P0000- Net Position, Electric Surplus Fund, T00O0-F0000-0000-0000- Glendale Water & Power
51000-5830-GWP-4690- P0000- Capital Outlay, Electric Depreciation T00O0-F0000-0000-0000- Fund, Glendale Water & Power, Power Plant
43110-5820-GWP-4690- P0000- Contractual Services, Electric Works T0OO0-F0000-0000-0000- Revenue Fund, Glendale Water & Power, Power Plant
FROM TO
$770,288
$733,496
$36,792
To appropriate funding for the Grayson Power Plant Unit 9 Chiller Overhaul and the service agreement with Trane U.S. Inc.
SECTION 2: The Director of Finance is authorized to make such other revisions, individual appropriation line items, changes in summaries, fund totals, grand totals, and other portions of the budget document as necessary to reflect and implement the changes specified in this resolution.
SECTION 3: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
Adopted this 22nd day of October , 2024.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
CITY OF GLENDALE
DATE 10/15/2024
APPROVED AS TO FINANCIAL
PROVISION FOR $ 770,288
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Oirector of Finance
STO FORM
ATTORNEY
DATE /P lz.s-12-f
8c2
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF GLENDALE )
I, Suzie Abajian, City Clerk of the City of Glendale, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 24-177 was adopted by the Council of the City of Glendale, California, at a regular meeting held on the 22nd day of October . 2024, and that the same was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Brotman, Gharpetian, Najarian, Kassakhian (pro tern)
None
Asatryan
None
City Clerk
MOTION
Moved by Council Member Gharpetian , seconded by
Council Member Brotman , that the Council of the City of Glendale hereby:
1. Authorizes the City Manager, or a designee, to execute amendment #1 to professional services agreement 8002354 — subject to approval to form by the City Attorney - with HDR Engineering, Inc, to Develop the 2025-2045 Glendale Recycling Center Master Plan increasing the contract amount by $200,000 to the new total not-to-exceed amount of $471,052, and extending the duration to March 31, 2026 for additional as-needed consulting services related to implementation of the Glendale Recycling Center Master Plan.
Votes as follows:
Ayes: Brotman, Gharpetian, Najarian, Kassakhian (pro tem) Noes: None
Asat Absent: “
None
Abstain:
THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED AT THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF:
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2024.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
CIPYATTORNEY
DATE _/0/25-/214 aun
MOTION
Moved by Council Member Najarian , seconded by
Council Member Gharpetian , that, with respect to October 22, 2024, report of the Director of Community Services and Parks, the Council of the City of Glendale hereby authorizes the acceptance of FY 2024-2025 Modernizing Older Californians Act (MOCA) funding from the County of Los Angeles Aging and Disabilities Department in the amount of $72,600 for provision of the Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP); and hereby authorizes the City Manager or a designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the County of Los Angeles Aging and Disabilities Department ENP Subaward Number ENP242505, period July 2024 — June 2025, to accept and implement the funding.
Vote as follows:
Ayes: Brotman, Gharpetian, Najarian, Kassakhian (pro tem) Noes: None
Absent: Asatryan
None Abstain:
THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED AT THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF:
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2024.
APPROVE VA TO FORM
CI TTORNEY
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Adopted
10/22/24
Najarian/Gharpetian
Absent: Asatryan
RESOLUTION NO. 24-174
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE:
SECTION 1: That the sum of $72,600 is hereby appropriated and/or transferred from the following accounts to the following accounts:
ACCOUNTS DESCRIPTION FROM TO
32610-2700-CSP-0020-P0000
CSP01307AG
431 10-2700-CSP-0020-P0000
CSP01307AG
32610-2700-CSP-0020-P0000
CSP01308AG
43110-2700-CSP-0020-P0000
CSP01308AG
41300-2700-CSP-0020-P0000
CSP01308AG
State Grants, Nutritional Meals Grant $25,000
Fund, Community Services and Parks,
Projects, ENP-CDA MOCA C1 2024-2025
Contractual Services, Nutritional Meals $25,000
Grant Fund, Community Services and
Parks, Projects, ENP-CDA MOCA C1
2024-2025
State Grants, Nutritional Meals Grant $47,600
Fund, Community Services and Parks,
Projects, ENP-CDA MOCA C2 2024-2025
Contractual Services, Nutritional Meals $30,000
Grant Fund, Community Services and
Parks, Projects, ENP-CDA MOCA C2
2024-2025
Hourly Wages, Nutritional Meals Grant $17 600
Fund, Community Services and Parks,
Projects, ENP-CDA MOCA C2 2024-2025
To appropriate MOCA funding for the Elderly Nutrition Program C1 and C2.
SECTION 2: The Director of Finance is authorized to make such other revisions, individual appropriation line-items, changes in summaries, fund totals, grand totals, and other portions of the budget document as necessary to reflect and implement the changes specified in this resolution.
SECTION 3: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
Adopted this_22nd__day of October , 2024,
ATTEST:
whyje Loop —
Mayor Pro Tem
CITY OF GLENDALE
DATE__ 10/10/24
APPROVED AS TO FINANCIAL
City Clerk A” PROVISION FOR $__ 72,600
APPROVED AS TO FORM trl
WTA Co. Ae —~ } tof of Finance
CITYATTORNEY
ltlas-J2y 4e2
_ STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF GLENDALE )
|, Suzie Abajian, City Clerk of the City of Glendale, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 24-174 was adopted by the Council of the City of Glendale, Califomia, at a regular meeting held on the 22nd __ day of _ October , 2024, and that the same was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brotman, Gharpetian, Najarian, Kassakhian (pro tem) Noes: None
Absent: Asatryan
Abstain: None
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MOTION
Moved by Council Member Brotman___, seconded by Council Member Kassakhian _, that the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager or his designee to enter into an amendment of the existing Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Rincon Consultants, Inc. (Contract No. 8001931) to extend the PSA until March 2025 in order to complete the preparation of the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) and to add $86,448 to the PSA for a revised total not to exceed contact amount of $542,034. The Professional Services Agreement shall be subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Brotman, Kassakhian
Noes: Gharpetian
Absent: Asatryan
Abstain: Rajenan
THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED AT THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF:
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2024.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Lid Loe TTORNEY
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Adopted
10/22/24
Brotman/Najarian
Absent: Asatryan
RESOLUTION NO .. 24-175 --------
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE,
CALIFORNIA, DISPENSING WITH COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING ADMINISTRATOR TO ISSUE A
PURCHASE ORDER TO RED WING SHOE COMPANY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $341,675 FOR SAFETY FOOTWEAR
WHEREAS, Cal/OSHA requires that employers with employees who are exposed to injuries to the foot from crushing, penetrating or other hazards ensure that the employees are wearing protective safety footwear; and WHEREAS, in the past there was some confusion regarding the requirements of the safety footwear and the quality of the footwear purchased by the employees; and WHEREAS: the City"desires lei have a vendor bring a mobile safety footwear store (boot truck) to the City as the primary method of distribution, and further to have a retail outlet to provide safety footwear to employees who are not available when the truck was scheduled, provide warranty repairs/replacement, or other special circumstances; and
WHEREAS, since 2011, the City has been using Red Wing Shoe Company to provide this service and compliance with the Safety Footwear Policy has improved and employees have been satisfied with the selection and quality of the safety footwear; and WHEREAS, Red Wing Shoe Company is known for their high quality safety footwear and their reputation for exceptional customer service; and WHEREAS, Glendale Charter Art. VI, Sec. 9 provides an exemption to competitive bidding where the Council determines it is in the best interests of the city to dispense with competitive bidding.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE:
1. That the foregoing facts, as well as all facts set forth in the Report to Council dated October 22, 2024, which is incorporated herein by this reference, are deemed to be true and correct and a basis for dispensing with competitive bidding and authorizing the issuance of a purchase order with a single source.
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2. The Council hereby dispenses with competitive bidding and authorizes the Purchasing Administrator to issue a purchase order to Red Wing Shoe Company in an amount not to exceed $341,675 for a period of five years.
Adopted this 22nd day of October ,2024
ATTEST:
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Mayor
I, DR. SUZIE ABAJIAN, Clerk of the City of Glendale, certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 24-175 was adopted by the Council of the City of Glendale , California , at a regular meeting held on the 22nd day of October, 2024, and that same was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brotman, Gharpetian, Najarian, Kassakhian (pro tern) Noes: None
Absent: Asatryan
Abstain: None
City Clerk
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Adopted
10/22/24
Najarian/Gharpetian
Absent: Asatryan RESOLUTION NO. 24-176
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE,
CALIFORNIA, DISPENSING WITH COMPETITIVE BIDDING, AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE A FIVE-YEAR SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH TRANE U.S. INC. IN THE AMOUNT $930,790 FOR THE GRAYSON POWER PLANT UNIT 9 CHILLER OVERHAUL,
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
WHEREAS, Glendale Water and Power Department's ("GWP") Grayson Power Plant has a combustion gas turbine which uses a Chilled Water System, manufactured by Trane Technologies, as its cooling mechanism ("Unit 9"); and WHEREAS, after 20 years of use, and after being service, maintained, and . repaired_ by various vendors, other than Trane, the chiller has stopped working requiring a comp.lete overhaul and extensive repairs by a qualified and experienced vendor; and
••• , :_:; ,::_WHEREAS, without the chiller, Unit 9 can only generate 35 MW net energy during high heat conditions which typically coincides with periods of high demand; · and •
WHEREAS, Trane is the original equipment manufacturer for the chiller, has factory trained and certified technicians who have proprietary access to the Trane software and controls, and engineering support necessary to provide the full service/support that is needed to overhaul, properly maintain, and service the Unit 9 chiller; and
WHEREAS, as described in the report Dated October 22, 2024 by the Interim General Manager of GWP, City Council authorization is being requested to dispense with competitive bidding and execute a Service Agreement with Trane for a period of five years in an amount not to exceed $930,790, which includes a 25% contingency for any additional repairs, replacement parts, and refrigerant that may be needed during the overhaul; and
WHEREAS, based on the foregoing, the City Council finds it in the best interests of the City to dispense with competitive bidding, and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into and execute a Service Agreement with Trane for the overhaul, preventative maintenance, and service of the Unit 9 chiller for a period of five years, as described in the report dated October 22, 2024.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA:
The City Council hereby dispenses with competitive bidding, and authorizes the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into and execute a Service Agreement 8c1
with Trane U.S. Inc. for the overhaul, preventative maintenance, and service of the Grayson Power Plant Unit 9 chiller for a period of five years in an amount not to exceed $930,790 .
Adopted by the Council of the City of Glendale on this 22nd day of October , 2024.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
) SS.
)
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM
~o~
DATE /1>/e?-5/2-"f
I, Suzie Abajian PhD, City Clerk of the City of Glendale, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 24-176 was adopted by a majority vote of the Council of the City of Glendale , California , at a regular meeting held on the 22nd day of October , 2024, and that the same was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Brotman, Gharpetian, Najarian, Kassakhian (pro tern)
None
Asatryan
None
2 City Clerk
Adopted
10/22/ 24
Najarian /Gharpetian
Absent: Asatryan
RESOLUTION NO. 24-177
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE:
SECTION 1: That the sum of $770,288 is hereby appropriated and/or transferred from the following accounts to the following accounts:
ACCOUNTS DESCRIPTION
27900-5810-GWP-0000-P0000- Net Position, Electric Surplus Fund, T00O0-F0000-0000-0000- Glendale Water & Power
51000-5830-GWP-4690- P0000- Capital Outlay, Electric Depreciation T00O0-F0000-0000-0000- Fund, Glendale Water & Power, Power Plant
43110-5820-GWP-4690- P0000- Contractual Services, Electric Works T0OO0-F0000-0000-0000- Revenue Fund, Glendale Water & Power, Power Plant
FROM TO
$770,288
$733,496
$36,792
To appropriate funding for the Grayson Power Plant Unit 9 Chiller Overhaul and the service agreement with Trane U.S. Inc.
SECTION 2: The Director of Finance is authorized to make such other revisions, individual appropriation line items, changes in summaries, fund totals, grand totals, and other portions of the budget document as necessary to reflect and implement the changes specified in this resolution.
SECTION 3: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
Adopted this 22nd day of October , 2024.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
CITY OF GLENDALE
DATE 10/15/2024
APPROVED AS TO FINANCIAL
PROVISION FOR $ 770,288
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Oirector of Finance
STO FORM
ATTORNEY
DATE /P lz.s-12-f
8c2
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF GLENDALE )
I, Suzie Abajian, City Clerk of the City of Glendale, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 24-177 was adopted by the Council of the City of Glendale, California, at a regular meeting held on the 22nd day of October . 2024, and that the same was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Brotman, Gharpetian, Najarian, Kassakhian (pro tern)
None
Asatryan
None
City Clerk
,- Adopted
10/22/24
Gharpetian/Brotman
Absent: Asatryan RESOLUTION NO. 24-178
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE
DEMANDING THE IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF ARMENIAN
HOSTAGES BY AZERBAIJAN
WHEREAS, Glendale is home to one of the largest concentrations of Armenian immigrants in the United States, among whom are individuals who are immigrants from the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Artsakh; and WHEREAS, Azerbaijan's decades long policy of anti-Armenian actions has resulted in pogroms, war and ethnic cleansing culminating in the 2023 depopulation of the Republic of Artsakh of its Indigenous Armenian populations, desecration and destruction of cultural monuments and the ongoing humanitarian crisis; and WHEREAS, the City of Glendale condemns all forms of violence, torture and inhumane treatment based on the victims' ethnic identity, and calls for justice and accountability against all individual civilian and military officials responsible for such actions; and
WHEREAS, the City of Glendale stands in solidarity with its Armenian American community and all residents of Glendale of good conscience, in recognizing the ongoing humanitarian crisis involving Armenian hostages held by the government of Azerbaijan, including, but not limited to, the following individuals:
David Babayan, former Foreign Minister of the Republic of Artsakh; Arkady Ghukasyan, former President of the Republic of Artsakh; Arayik Harutyunyan, former President of the Republic of Artsakh; Levon Mnatsakanyan, former Minister of Defense of the Republic of Artsakh; Davit Manukyan, former Deputy Minister of Defense of the Republic of Artsakh; Davit lshkhanyan, former President of the National Assembly of the Republic of Artsakh;
Bako Sahakyan, former President of the Republic of Artsakh; Ruben Vardanyan, former State Minister of the Republic of Artsakh; and also calls for the release and repatriation of the following civilians:
Vicken Euljekjian;
Mada/ Babayan;
Davit Tigrani Davtyan;
Gevorg Rubeni Sujyan;
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Vaqif Khachatryan;
Rashid Beglaryan; and
The following prisoners of war:
Alyosha Aramayisi Khosrovyan;
Lyudvig Mkrtchyan;
Levon Balayan;
Davit Allahverdyan;
Vasili Beglaryan;
Garik Martirosyan;
Melikset Pashayan;
Gurgen Stepanyan;
Erik Ghazaryan;
Karen Sedraki Petrosyan;
Aleksandr Yeghiasaryan; and
WHEREAS, up to three hundred (300) other hostages are being held in Azerbaijan by the Azerbaijani government; and
WHEREAS, numerous reports and findings from international organizations, including Christian Solidarity International; the Center for Truth and Justice based in Glendale, California; the Armenian National Committee of America; the Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention and Human Security, and other entities have documented the illegal detention and torture of Armenian prisoners of war and civilian captives by Azerbaijani forces; and
WHEREAS, the nation-state of Azerbaijan's continued detention of these individuals violates international human rights laws and conventions, including the Fourth Geneva Convention, and all norms of civilized societies that mandate the humane treatment of civilians and prisoners of war; and WHEREAS, the City of Glendale condemns all forms of violence, torture and inhumane treatment based on the victims' ethnic identity, and calls for justice and accountability against all individual civilian and military officials responsible for such actions; and
WHEREAS, the release of Armenian hostages is essential for the promotion of peace, stability and reconciliation in the South Caucasus region.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE:
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SECTION 1. That all Armenian hostages held by the government of Azerbaijan be immediately and unconditionally released.
SECTION 2. That the White House and current Presidential Administration, the United Nations Security Council and the international community apply diplomatic pressure on Azerbaijan to comply with international human rights standards and release the Armenian hostages.
SECTION 3. That the Glendale City Council stands with the Armenian American community in its pursuit of justice and human rights, and will continue to advocate for the humane treatment and release of all hostages in Azerbaijan.
Adopted this 22nd day of October, 2024.
Mayor
ATTEST:
APPROVEDASTOFORM
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF GLENDALE )
~ ~ATTORNEY
DATE / b/-z.S"l2)
I, Suzie Abajian, Ph.D., City Clerk of the City of Glendale, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 24-178 was adopted by the Council of the City of Glendale, California, at a regular meeting held on the ___ day of October 22, 2024, by the following vote:
Ayes: Brotman, Gharpetian, Najarian, Kassakhian (pro tern) Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
None
Asatryan
None
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City Clerk
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