MOTION
Moved by Council Member ___ N~aJ~·a_ri_a_n _ _____ , seconded by Council Member ----=B~r~ot.:..;..m'"'"'a=n-'-------- ' that the Council hereby approves use of one of the twelve annual City Days at the Alex Theatre for Star Productions presentation of Gevorg Chakmanyan 's dedication to Armenian Folk Singer Ofelya Hambardzumyan's 100-Year Anniversary on April 3, 2025.
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 , JANUARY 28, 2025.
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Moved by Council Member _ _ __ N_a_ja_r_ia_n _____ , seconded by Council Member _ _ B_ro_tm_a_n ____ ___ , that the Council hereby approves use of one of the twelve annual City Days at the Alex Theatre for a celebration of the music of the legendary Los Angeles singer/songwriter Warren Zevon, presented by Wild Honey Foundation and Zevon Estate, on May 24, 2025.
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 , JANUARY 28, 2025.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
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MOTION
Moved by Council Member _ __ N_a_ja_r_ia_n _ _ ______ , seconded by Council Member __ B_r_ot_m_a_n _ _______ , that the City Manager, or his designee , is hereby authorized to execute a contract between the City of Glendale and Dictation Sales & Services Inc., dba Equature, in the amount not to exceed $158,604, plus a contingency of up to $15,860 for the expansion and standardization for the City's digital logging recording system and to procure related hardware, software, parts, maintenance , services, and upgrades for the life of the software. Said agreement shall be approved as to form by the City Attorney.
Vote as follows:
Ayes:
Noes:
Brotman, Gharpetian , Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
Absent: None
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Abstain : None
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THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED AT THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF:
TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2025.
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MOTION
Moved by Council Membe r _____ N_a_ja_r_ia_n _________ ___ , second ed by Council Member ___ B_r_ot_m_a_n __________ __ , that the City Clerk is hereby authorized to set the time, date and place for a public hearing concerning Vacation Case No. 188V; being the vacation of the Portion of First Alley Easterly of Brand Boulevard, Northerly of Fairview Avenue (Alley 130); as set forth in the report of the Director of Public Works dated February 04, 2025 and causing the publishing and posting of notice of said Public Hearing as required by-law. The public hearing has been set for April 1, 2025 , at 6 PM in the City Council Chambers .
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, JANUARY 28, 2025.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
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Moved by Council Member ___ N_aJ~·a_ri_a_n ___________ , seconded by Council Member Brotman , that the Council of the ---------------- City of Glendale hereby authorizes the City Manager or a designee to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Stearns, Conrad and Schmidt (dba SCS Engineers) in an amount not to exceed one hundred forty-two thousand five hundred ($142,500) dollars, subject to approval to form by the City Attorney, as outlined in the Report to Council dated February 4 , 2025.
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Brotman, Gharpetian , Kassakhian , Najarian, Asatryan Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED AT THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF:
TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2025.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
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Moved by Council Member Najarian
seconded by Council Member ____ B_r_o_tm_a_n _________ , that the City Council hereby authorizes the City Attorney , or his designee , to consent to Southern California Public Power Authority 's (SCPPA) execution of a Waiver of Conflict of Interest to permit SCPPA 's outside counsel , Holland & Hart LLP to represent a SCPPA counterparty, Longroad Energy Holdings, LLC in an unrelated matter , as described in the Report Dated January 28, 2025 by the City Attorney.
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, JANUARY 28, 2025.
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01/28/25
Najarian/Gharpetian
Noe: Brotman
RESOLUTION NO. __ 2_5-_1_1 __ _
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA,
DISPENSING WITH COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE FROM QCP CORPORATION OF 60 CONCRETE LANDSCAPE PLANTERS TO BE
INSTALLED ON THE SIDEWALKS OF THE BRAND BOULEVARD AND CENTRAL
AVENUE OVERPASS BRIDGES AND IN THE ORANGE STREET ALLEYWAY WHEREAS, City of Glendale City Charter, in Article VI, Section 9 provides, in part, "Upon recommendation of the city manager, the council may dispense with competitive bidding for any contract when it determines that it is in the best interests of the City to do so and acts by resolution setting forth the reasons for such action"; WHEREAS, the City Manager is recommending Council authorize dispensing with competitive bidding for the acquisition and installation of 60 landscape planters to provide for pedestrian safety on the bridge sidewalks over the 134 Freeway on Brand Boulevard and Central Avenue between Goode and Sanchez, and within the Orange Street Alleyway between Wilson and California;
WHEREAS, the specific planters staff seeks to procure match existing planters on Brand Boulevard and will therefore provide a consistent downtown aesthetic that beautifies the areas; .
WHEREAS, the Greater Downtown Glendale Association will be responsible for installing ·and maintaining live landscaping in the planters; WHEREAS, the.City Council finds it is in the best interest of the City of Glendale to dispense with competitive bidding and to authorize the Deputy Director of Finance - Purchasing to issue a purchase order agreement with QCP Corporation because (1) QCP Corporation is the only vendor able to supply planters that match the existing planter specifications, (2) the City already went out to bid in 2023 for these planters but Purchasing received no bids that matched the exact specifications, (3) these planters will ensure a consistent streetscape aesthetic that improves the beauty and safety of the City, and (4) QCP is the only known vendor (manufacturer) who is able to provide the planters with the required specifications.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA:
1. That the foregoing facts are deemed to be a true and correct and a basis for dispensing with competitive bidding.
2. That the City Council hereby dispenses with competitive bidding and authorizes the Deputy Director of Finance - Purchasing to issue a purchase 8b1
order with QCP Corporation for the acquisition and installation of 60 concrete landscape planters based on the specifications set forth as Exhibit 2 to the January 28, 2025, staff report to the City Council.
3. The Deputy Director of Finance - Purchasing is authorized to approve and execute necessary agreements to implement this resolution, subject to the City Council's approval of Resolution of Appropriation submitted in conjunction with the herein described request to dispense with competitive bidding to acquire the landscape planters.
Adopted this 28th day of ___ J_a_nu_a_ry~----' 2025.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
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TTORNEY
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I, Suzie Abajian, Ph.D., City Clerk of the City of Glendale , certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the Council of the City of Glendale , California , at a regular meeting held on the 28th day of January , 2025, and that same was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
Brotman
None
None
2 Adopted
01 /28/25
Najarian/Gharpetian
Noe: Brotman
RESOLUTION NO. 25-12
RESOLUTlON OF THE COUNCll 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 $266,525 is hereby appropriated and/or transferred from the following accounts to the following accounts:
ACCOUNTS DESCRIPTION FROM TO
34301-4090-CDD-0020 Local Grants, CIP Reimbursement Fund, Community $254,220 CDD00943AG Development Department, Projects, TDA3
51000-4090-CDD-0020 Capital Outlay, CIP Reimbursement Fund, Community $254,220 CDD00943AG Development Department, Projects, TDA3
38000-4090-CDD-0020 Interest Income, CIP Reimbursement Fund, Community $12,305 CDD00943AG Development Department, Projects, TDA3
51000-4090-CDD-0020 Capital Outlay, CIP Reimbursement Fund, Community $12,305 CDD00943AG Development Department, Projects, TDA3
To appropriate funding for the purchase of 60 concrete pedestrian safety planters in Downtown Glendale.
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 28th day of January , 2025.
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CITY OF GLENDALE
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DATE 1/13/2025
APPROVED AS TO FINANCIAL
PROVISION FOR $ 266,525
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF GLENDALE ) Director or Finance
I, Suzie Abajian, City Clerk of the City of Glendale, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 25-12 was adopted by the Council of the City of Glendale, California, at a regular meeting held on the 28th day of January , 2025, and that the same was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Gharpetian , Kassakhian , Najarian , Asatryan
Brotman A~~~OVE0 AS TO FORM ~
None ~111 ~ None /~ '"
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Adopted
01 /28/25
Brotman/Najarian
All Ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 25-13 ------
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA,
DISPENSING WITH COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF SPECIALIZED BROADCAST QUALITY MUL Tl-CAMERA AN EQUIPMENT FROM
TV PRO GEAR TO BE INSTALLED AT THE GLENDALE ALEX THEATRE WHEREAS, City of Glendale City Charter, in Article VI, Section 9 provides, in part, "Upon recommendation of the city manager, the council may dispense with competitive bidding for any contract when it determines that it is in the best interests of the City to do so and acts by resolution setting forth the reasons for such action"; WHEREAS, the Alex Theatre is engaged in a 10-year Capital Improvement Project to bring the Theatre's appearance, amenities, and audio/visual equipment up to the industry standards;
WHEREAS, the City Manager is recommending Council authorize dispensing with competitive bidding for the acquisition and installation of industry-standard, live stream capable broadcast quality multi-camera video system through a single source in lieu of the regular bidding process in order to ensure the Alex Theatre has industry standard audio-visual technology that will enable the Alex Theatre to remain viable and competitive as a regional live-theatre venue now and in the future; WHEREAS, because of the intricacy of the AV equipment needed, this requested upgrade requires an expert vendor who is capable of coordinating the specifications of various equipment pieces to ensure proper integration, functionality, and connectivity; WHEREAS, TV Pro Gear is a specialized vendor that is capable to procuring, installing and integrating compatible AV components at the Alex Theatre at one time; WHEREAS, by utilizing this single source vendor, the City is able to procure from TV Pro Gear in stock and pre-owned items with the same warranty as new equipment, whereas if these items were bid out through the regular procurement process there would be limited ability to compare the functionality and differences amongst the pre owned equipment's quality and readily determine the equipment compatibility; WHEREAS, sole sourcing the acquisition and installation of updated AV equipment through TV Pro Gear provides a financial benefit because if will afford an opportunity for a significant discount in the purchase price by nearly 50% because of the availability_ ofin stock and pre-owned items;
WHEREAS, utilizing a single local vendor with items in stock also provides a guarantee that the equipment is available for prompt delivery and ready to use within 30 days, whereas with previous procurements supply chain issues have at times led to wait 8c1
times as long as 12 months ;
WHEREAS, the City Council finds there is a need to ensure that the Alex Theatre remains viable and competitive as a live-performance venue, and that upgrading the outdated AN equipment with industry-standard , live-stream capable broadcast quality multi-camera video system will help to achieve this goal and save the City time and money; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it is in the best interest of the City of Glendale to dispense with competitive bidding and to authorize the Deputy Director of Finance - Purchasing to issue purchase order agreements with the TV Pro Gear.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA:
1. That the foregoing facts are deemed to be a true and correct and a basis for dispensing with competitive bidding ;
2. That the City Council hereby dispenses with competitive bidding and authorizes the Deputy Director of Finance - Purchasing to issue purchase orders with TV Pro Gear for the acquisition and installation of new industry standard AV equipment, as more specifically set forth above and in the report to the City Council dated January 28, 2025; and
3. The Deputy Director of Finance - Purchasing is authorized to approve and execute necessary agreements to implement this resolution .
Adopted this 28th day of January , 2025 .
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I, Suzie Abajian, Ph.D., City Clerk of the City of Glendale, certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the Council of the City of Glendale, California, at a regular meeting held on the 28th day of January , 2025, and that same was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
MOTION
Moved by Council Member ___ B_ro_tm_a_n _______ , seconded by Council Member ____ N~aJ~· a_r_i_an _____ , that the Council of the City of Glendale, California hereby designates the following individuals as the voting delegate and alternate representative(S) for the 2025 Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) General Assembly taking place on May 1-2, 2025:
VOTING DELEGATE: Kassakhian -----------
AL TERNA TE REPRESENTATIVE(S): _B_r_ot_m_a_n ____ _
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, JANUARY 28, 2025.
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Moved by Council Member __ ___;;,;.N=a.J..,;j a=-=r=-=i=a=n=-------' seconded by Council Member _B_r_o_t_m_an _____ , that the City Attorney be and hereby is authorized to resolve the lawsuit entitled Gayane Pogosyan v. City of Glendale, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV30492 in exchange for a full release of all claims in the amount of $40,000. This settlement is not an admission of any liability whatsoever for any wrongdoing with respect to Plaintiff by Defendant or by any person or department, but is the compromise of a disputed claim.
Vote as follows:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najar ian, Asatryan
None
None
None
THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED AT THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF: Tuesday.
January 28, 2025.
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