MOTION
Moved by Council Member _____ B_ro_tm_a_n ______ , seconded by Council Member ___ G_h_ar-'--p_e_tia_n _____ , that the City Council of the City of Glendale hereby authorizes the City Manager, or a designee, to execute a Professional Service Agreement with Meridian Consultants in a not-to-exceed amount of $160,285, for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and CEQA Guidelines, subject to the review and approval as to form by the City Attorney. Further, that the project applicant is responsible for all EIR preparation costs and fees associated with the preparation of the EIR.
Vote as follows:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
None
None
THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED AT THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF:
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024.
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Moved by Council Member ___ B_ro_t_m_;_a_n _____ , seconded by Council Member ___ _,G=h~a"-'-r"'"'pe=t=ia'"'"'n'-------' that the Council hereby notes and files the Report to Council dated November 5, 2024 pertaining to the Glendale Police Department's Specialized Equipment Use Report.
Vote as follows:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
None
None
THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED AT THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF:
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024.
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11 /05/24
Najarian/Brotman
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RESOLUTION NO. 24-152 --------
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE , CALIFORNIA
APPROVING THE INVESTMENT POLICY FOR THE CITY TREASURER
INVESTMENT OF CITY FUNDS
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Glendale has previously adopted an Investment Policy for the City Treasurer in the Investment of City Funds; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City from time to time to review , revise and if necessary , readopt the Investment Policy, and
WHEREAS, both the City Treasurer and Investment Policy Advisory Committee have determined that a revision to the policy is appropriate to better diversify the lnve stment Policy of the City of Glendale.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA:
SECTION 1. That the Investment Policy of the City of Glendale, as revised dated November 5, 2024 , is hereby approved and adopted as the Investment Policy of the City of Glendale.
SECTION 2. The City Treasurer shall retain a copy of the lnvestment Policy in the office of the City Treasurer.
Adopted this 5th day of November , 2024. ----- -
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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I, SUZIE ABAJIAN, City Clerk of the City of Glendale, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 24-152 was adopted by the Council of the City of Glendale, California, at a regular meeting held on the -~5~th~_ day of November , 2024, and that same was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
None
City Clerk
MOTION
Moved by Council Member ______ ~N-a_ja~ri=a~n _______ _ seco nded by Cou ncil Member ____ ___ B~ro~1~m_a~□~--------- that the City Treasurer 's Annual Investment Report for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2024 , outlining a review of the investme nt po11folio, is hereb y accepted.
Vote as follows:
Ayes:
Noes :
Absent:
Abstain:
Brotman , Gharpetian , Kassakhian , Najarian, Asatryan
None
None
None
MOTION ADOPTED BY THE GLENDALE CITY COUNC IL AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON November 5, 2024.
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Moved by Council Member Gbarpetiat1
seconded by Council Member ------~N=a""'i~a=;rr=i=an~-----' that the City Council hereby direct Glendale Water & Power (GWP) staff to prepare a letter to the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and Department of Water Resources (DWR) relating to the anticipated costs to be incurred by the City of Glendale for consulting services related to Senate Bill 606 (SB 606) and Assembly Bill 1668 (AB 1668) water conservation compliance efforts and request information on State grant opportunities to fund said consulting services to complete the study relating SB0 606 and AB 1668 compliance.
Vote as follows:
Ayes: Gharpetian, Najarian, Asatryan
Noes: Brotman, Kassakhian
Absent: None
Abstain: None
THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED AT THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF: Tuesday, November 5, 2024J APPR~~TOFORM ;;;;,,
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MOTION
Moved by Council Member _____ B_r_ot_m_a_n _________ _
seconded by Council Member ______ N_a_ja_ri_an ________ ___._ that the Council of the City of Glendale hereby finds that the facts stated in the notice of appeal filed by Daniel Hernandez, director of the Department of Public Works ("Appellant"), regarding the denial of proposed all-way stop controls at the intersection of South Adams Street and Scofield by the Transportation and Parking Commission, constitute a matter of sufficient substantiality to warrant a hearing in the public interest, which is hereby set for the 19th day of November , 202.1._, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to cause notice thereof to be given to the Appellant, the Transportation and Parking Commission, and such other persons as may have an interest in the matter and have previously identified themselves in connection therewith.
Votes as follows:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
None
None
THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED AT THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF:
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024.
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11/05/24
Kassakhian/Gharpetian
All Ayes
RESOLUTION NO . ..:2--'4--'-1...:.5...:.4 __ _
RESOLUTION TO DISPENSE WITH COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND AUTHORIZE THE
CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH AIRBUS HELICOPTERS FOR THE PURCHASE OF A NEW H125 HELICOPTER.
WHEREAS, The Joint Air Support Unit ("JASU") for the Cities of Glendale and Burbank currently has three (3) helicopters, one of which (N102CG) is 26 years old and needs to be replaced;
WHEREAS, earlier this year Council approved Police Department staff recommendation to purchase a replacement helicopter from MD Helicopters (Model MD-530F);
WHEREAS, due to unforeseen internal shortages and the MD's shift to prioritizing military contracts, MD Helicopters has withdrawn from the purchase agreement, and they are unable to provide a helicopter; WHEREAS, given the immediate need for a replacement, staff now recommends the purchase of an H 125 helicopter from Airbus;
WHEREAS, the H125 model, is highly suited for multi-role law enforcement missions, including patrol operations, criminal surveillance, search and rescue, pursuit, special operations and natural disaster response;
WHEREAS, the H125 model has approximately 75% of the market share for law enforcement applications in the US and over 83 variants of the helicopter are operating in California;
WHEREAS, MD and Airbus are the only two companies that provide helicopters for law enforcement use;
WHEREAS, the Airbus H125 is a reliable and versatile aircraft that meets the operational demands of the JASU;
WHEREAS, Article VI, Section 9 of the City of Glendale Charter provides an exemption to competitive bidding where the City Council determines it is in the best interests of the City to dispense with competitive bidding; and WHEREAS, Airbus Helicopters is the only source from which to obtain the helicopter with all the required features and compatibility as set forth above.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE:
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1. That the foregoing facts are deemed to be true and correct and a basis for dispensing with competitive bidding and the Council hereby finds that it is in the best interest of the City to dispense with competitive bidding.
2. That the City Manager or a designee is authorized to execute an agreement with Airbus Helicopters for the purchase of a new H125 helicopter with a 30% downpayment.
Adopted this~ day of November 2024.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
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Mayor
I, SUZIE ABAJIAN, Ph.D, City Clerk of the City of Glendale, certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 24-154 was adopted by the Council of the City of Glendale, California , at a regular meeting held on the 5th day of November, 2024, and that same was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
None
None
City Clerk
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11/05/24
Kassakhian /Gharpetian RESOLUTION NO. 24-162
All Ayes
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 $1,957,746 is hereby appropriated and/or transferred from the following accounts to the following accounts:
ACCOUNTS DESCRIPTION
27900-6020-G P0-0000-PO000 Net Position, Joint Air Support Fund, Police 34676-6020-GPD-0O00-P0OO0 Joint Air Support Maintenance Fees, Joint Air Support Fund, Police
FROM
$978,873
$978,873
TO
51000-6020-GPD-7004-P0000 Capital Outlay, Joint Air Support Fund, Police, Joint Air Support $1,957,746
To appropriate funding for the purchase of a new helicopter to replace Police Joint Air Support Unit MD-520N Helicopter N 102CG.
SECTION 2: The Director of Finance is authorized to make such other revisions, individual appropriation line-items, changes in summaries, fund totals, grand totals, and other portions of the budget document as necessary to reflect and implement the changes specified in this resolution.
SECTION 3: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
Adopted this 5th d f November 2024 ay o ______ , .
ATTEST:
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF GLENDALE)
Mayor
CITY OF GLENDALE
DATE 10/22/2024
APPROVED AS TO FINANCIAL
PROVISION FOR$ 1,957,746
I, Suzie Abajian, City Clerk of the City of Glendale, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 24-162 was adopted by the Council of the City of Glendale, California, at a regular meeting held on the 5th day of November , 2024, and that the same was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Brotman, Gharpetian , Kassakhian, Najarian , Asatryan
None
None
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11/05/24
Kassakhian/Gharpetian
All Ayes
RESOLUTION NO. _2_4-_1_79 ____ _
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA,
DISPENSING WITH COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING THE DEPUTY
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE- PURCHASING TO ISSUE A SERVICE AUTHORIZATION TO OCLC USA INC. FOR CATALOGING AND EBOOK/AUDIOBOOK SE~VICES WHEREAS, the Library, Arts and Culture Department (LAC) currently utilizes cataloging services from OCLC USA Inc.; and
WHEREAS, OCLC USA Inc. provides industry standard centralized online cataloging services used by libraries worldwide to easily catalog the majority of books the library purchases each year; and
WHEREAS, OCLC USA Inc. is the only vendor that can provide the online cataloging services; and
WHEREAS, on July 1, 2023, LAC entered into a contract with Bibliotheca, LLC to utilize its eBook/Audiobook platform, cloudlibrary, and LAC has been purchasing materials on cloud library for several years and currently has over 750,000 copies of eBooks and Audiobooks available to patrons; and
WHEREAS, OCLC USA Inc. purchased cloud library from Bibliotheca, LLC earlier this year; and
WHEREAS, changing vendors would result in LAC losing access to the licenses to eBooks and Audiobooks it purchased on the cloudlibrary platform would result in LAC needing to repurchase the digital materials; and
WHEREAS, since OCLC USA Inc. is the sole source vendor for its cataloging services and the City has over 750,000 eBook/Audiobook licenses through OCLC USA Inc., it is in the City's best interest to dispense with competitive bidding and issue service authorization to one vendor for these services; and
WHEREAS, Glendale City Charter, Article VI, Sec. 9 provides an exemption to competitive bidding where the Council determines it is in the best interest of the City to dispense with competitive bidding.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE:
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1. The foregoing facts are deemed to be true and correct, and are a basis for dispensing with competitive bidding and authorizing issuance of a service authorization.
2. The Council hereby dispenses with competitive bidding and authorizes the Deputy Director of Finance - Purchasing, or their designee to issue a three-year service authorization to OCLC USA Inc., in an amount not to exceed $725,000.
Adopted this ____ 5_th ____ day of ____ N~o_ve~m_b~er _____ , 2024.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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I, Suzie Abajiam, Ph.D, City Clerk of the City of Glendale, certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 24-179 was adopted by the Council of the City of Glendale, California, at a regular meeting held on the~ day of November 2024, and that same was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
None
None
City Clerk
MOTION
Moved by Council Member - - --- - =Ka=s~s=a=k=bi-· a-n~--· seconded by Council Member ____ G_h_a_rp,_e"""t--'--i-=a=-n _____ , that, pursuant to Article IV, Section 4 of the Glendale City Charter, the Council hereby approves the City Manager's appointment of Daniel Hernandez as the Director of Public Works. This motion shall be the written statement of appointment of a person of recognized attainment as set forth in Charter Article XXIV , Section 5, subsection 2. As required by Article XXIV, Section 10 of the Charter, the Civil Service Commission shall certify the fact of Mr. Hernandez's appointment as Director of Public Works to the Director of Finance.
Vote as follows:
Ayes: Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassa khian , Naj ari an, Asatryan Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain : None
THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED AT THE REGULAR CI TY COUNCIL MEETING OF: Tuesday, November 5 , 2024 .
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