Agenda packet, first session — Glendale City Council, February 11, 2025

A G E N D A

GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor
Glendale, CA 91206
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FEBRUARY 11, 2025

ROLL CALL

1. CLOSED SESSION – 1:00 PM (To Commence at 3:00 PM)
a. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Claim of United Financial Casualty Company (Cornejo), Claim No.: 25-0058
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b. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Claim of Ruan, Claim No.: 23- 0227
c. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Julian v. City of Glendale, L.A.S.C. Case No. 23STCV05609

2. REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA – 6:00 PM
Roll Call
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 February 11, 2025 Regular Meeting of the Glendale City Council was Posted on February 6, 2025, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.

3. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
a. Agenda Preview for the Meetings of Tuesday, February 18, 2025 b. Nominations for Appointment • Arlene Vidor, Arts and Culture Commission (Seat 2 – Reappointment of Vidor) (Brotman (A)/Gharpetian (B), 2/4/2025)
• Carlo Noravian, Civil Service Commission (Seat 5 – Vacant) (Najarian (A), 2/4/2025)
• Carmen Arom, Commission on the Status of Women (Seat 3 – Replacing Tatiyants) (Gharpetian (A)/Brotman (B) 2/4/2025)
• Diane Lambillotte, Commission on the Status of Women (Seat 1 – Replacing Khojayan) (Asatryan (A)/Najarian (B), 2/4/2025)
• Jennifer Pinkerton, Sustainability Commission (Seat 2 – Replacing Bazemore) (Brotman (A)/Najarian(B), 2/4/2025)
• Kevork Bartanian, Historic Preservation Commission (Seat 1 – Replacing Cragnotti) (Asatryan (A)/Najarian (B), 2/4/2025)
• Lilya Avagyan, Transportation and Parking Commission (Seat 1 – Replacing Amirian) (Asatryan (A)/Najarian (B), 2/4/2025)
• Marina Manoukian, Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee (Seat 1 – Replacing Avedisian) (Asatryan (A)/Brotman (B), 2/4/2025) • Natalie Samarjian, Commission on the Status of Women (Seat 2 – Replacing Lambillotte) (Brotman (A)/Asatryan (B), 2/4/2025)
• Zareh Amirian, Transportation and Parking Commission (Seat 5 – Replacing Ordubegian) (Najarian (A)/Kassakhian (B) 2/4/2025)
• Zareh David Davidian, Audit Committee (Seat 5 – Vacant) (Najarian (A)/Brotman (B), 2/4/2025)

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.
a. City Clerk, re: Minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings of January 21, January 28, and February 4, 2025
b. Public Works, re: Adopt the Plan and Specification for the West Glendale Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Curb Ramp Installation and Sidewalk Repair Program 2 TYPED 2/6/2025 9:47:49 PM
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1. Resolution adopting the Plan and Specification for the West Glendale ADA Curb Ramp Installation and Sidewalk Repair Program Phase 1, Specification No. 4006 and Plan No. 1-3134; and directing the City Clerk to Advertise for Bids c. Public Works, re: Measure R Project Updates

1. Motion approving new programming and modifications to existing programming to the adopted Measure R Sub-Regional Program

2. Resolution of appropriation to appropriate Measure R Regional Return Funds in the amount of $1,216,440 for the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 11 Grant Local Match
d. Glendale Water and Power, re: Specification No. 4009 for the Verdugo Metro Booster Pump and Motor No. 3 Repair

1. Resolution adopting Specification No. 4009 for the Verdugo Metro Booster Pump and Motor No. 3 Repair, and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids e. Libraries, Arts, and Culture, re: Acceptance of grant funds for Lunch at the Library from the California State Library

1. Motion accepting $5,714 in California State Library funds to support Lunch at the Library Summer 2025 program; and authorizing the City Manager or a designee to execute all agreements, amendments, certifications, and documents necessary to accept and implement the funding.

2. Resolution appropriating $5,714 from the California State Library f. Public Works, re: Pacific Park Playground and Pool Shade Structure Project Construction Contract Change Order

1. Motion authorizing an amendment to Contract No. 8002312 with ARC Construction, Inc., increasing the contract amount by $240,000 for added project scope, and approving a 10% contingency of $24,000

2. Resolution of appropriation to appropriate $174,409 from General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance to the Pacific Park Playground and Pool Shade Structure Project g. Public Works, re: Award of a new Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to Mark Thomas and Company, Inc. (Mark Thomas) and Appropriation of Measure R Funds for the North Verdugo Road Multimodal Improvements Project, and execution of an amendment to the existing PSA 8001984 with Mark Thomas for the San Fernando Road Beautification Phase II Project

1. Motion authorizing the City Manager or a designee to enter into and execute a PSA with Mark Thomas, to provide Professional Engineering Services for the North Verdugo Road Multimodal Improvements Project in the amount of $1,572,625

2. Motion authorizing the City Manager or a designee to execute a contract amendment to PSA 8001984 with Mark Thomas for the San Fernando Road Beautification project to perform additional traffic study, engineering and landscape design services, and public outreach regarding pedestrian safety and street improvements on San Fernando Road and adjacent streets, increasing the contract amount by $254,915, and extending the contract time by 24 months

3. Resolution of Appropriation to appropriate $9,000,000 in Measure R Regional Return Funds for the North Verdugo Road Multimodal Improvements Project h. Public Works, re: Authorization of Amendments to the Professional Services Agreements (PSAs) for Professional Engineering Services for the South Verdugo Road Multimodal Improvements Project, and the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Pavement Management Program (PMP) Implementation Project
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1. Motion authorizing the City Manager or a designee to execute a contract amendment to PSA 8002114 with Bowman Infrastructure Engineers (Bowman) for community outreach and additional design services regarding bicycle infrastructure, increasing the contract amount by $122,692, and extending the contract time by 12-months

2. Motion authorizing the City Manager or a designee to execute a contract amendment to PSA 8002116 with NV5, Inc. (NV5) for additional design services regarding bicycle infrastructure, increasing the contract amount by $57,700, and extending the contract time by 12-months.

3. Resolution of Appropriation to appropriate funds for the Fiscal Year 2022-23 PMP Implementation Project

5. CITY COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS

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.

7. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES

8. ACTION ITEMS

9. HEARINGS
a. Community Development, re: Appeal of Design Review Board's approval of DRB Case No. PDR 002532-2023 located at 1000 Sandringham Drive for the construction of a new 2-story, 5,067 square-foot (SF) single-family dwelling with an attached 3-car garage on a vacant 31,290 SF lot located in the R1R, FAR District III Zone

1. Motion to sustain the Design Review Board’s decision of April 25, 2024, to approve the project with conditions

2. Motion to continue the matter, directing the City Attorney to draft findings reversing the Design Review Board’s decision and denying the project

10. REPORTS - INFORMATION

11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

12. DISCUSSION OF COUNCILMEMBER FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
a. Councilmember Kassakhian’s Request to Agendize an Extension of the Nomination Period for Boards and Commissions

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.

14. NEW BUSINESS

15. ADJOURNMENT
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1 M I N U T E S

ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
(Adjourned from January 14, 2025, Regular Meeting)

GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor
Glendale, CA 91206
JANUARY 21, 2025
ROLL CALL – Absent: Kassakhian

1. CLOSED SESSION – 3:11 p.m.
a. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Najarian v. City of Glendale, L.A.S.C. Case No. 24STCP02101; Claim of Najarian, No. 25-0009 b. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Annabel Aghajanian v. City of Glendale, L.A.S.C. Case No. BC720314
c. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Oganyan v. City of Glendale, L.A.S.C. Case No. 23GDCV00864
d. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: United States v. ITT Industries et al., U.S.D.C. Case No. 2:99-00552
City Attorney Mike Garcia indicated that action is anticipated on items 1c and 1d.

Councilmember Najarian recused himself on item 1a due to conflict of interest. Council recessed to closed session at 3:16 p.m.

2. REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA – 6:03 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 January 21, 2025 Regular Meeting of the Glendale City Council was Posted on January 15, 2025, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.

3. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
a. Agenda Preview for the Meetings of Tuesday, January 28, 2025 Asst. City Manager John Takhtalian provided the preview.

Item 4b pulled for separate consideration. Item 4d taken off calendar. a. City Clerk, re: Minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings of December 17, 2024 and January 7, 2025
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows
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Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
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2 b. Glendale Water and Power, re: Specification No. 3995 for Painting Street Light Standards in the Rossmoyne Neighborhood and Honolulu Road Area for Glendale Water and Power

1. Resolution 25-05 adopting Specification No. 3995 for Painting Street Light Standards in the Rossmoyne Neighborhood and Honolulu Road Area for Glendale Water and Power, and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids Moved: Brotman Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows
b.
c. Information Technology Department, re: Acceptance and appropriation of 2024 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program funds

1. Motion accepting $250,000 in State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program funds from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services Moved: Brotman Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows
c.

2. Resolution 25-06 of Appropriation
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows
d.
d. City Attorney, re: Cancellation of February 4, 2025 Regular Meeting and Adding February 18, 2025 Regular Meeting to the Council Calendar for the 2024-25 Fiscal Year

5. CITY COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS
Mayor Elen Asatryan expressed gratitude to residents, businesses, and the community for their unity and cooperation during the recent wildfire emergencies. She noted that while the city did not experience fires, it sustained significant damage. Asatryan thanked city staff for their dedicated service during this unprecedented event and encouraged ongoing efforts to enhance preparedness. She announced that a report outlining key lessons from the wildfires would be presented to the council for review. The mayor also highlighted the disproportionate impact on the Armenian community, emphasizing the lack of comprehensive data to identify the needs of the community. She requested staff to draft a letter of support for AB-91, which aims to ensure proper representation of Armenians and other nationalities/ethnicities in California state forms.

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3 Councilmembers acknowledged the hardships faced by many as a result of the fires, expressing appreciation for city staff and volunteers who came together and worked tirelessly during the crisis.

Councilmember Dan Brotman extended condolences to those who lost loved ones and property. He visited an evacuation center and was reassured by the care provided to displaced residents.

Councilmembers Brotman and Najarian jointly nominated Stefan Chraghchian to the Planning Commission.

Councilmember Gharpetian stated that in previous years, the city has celebrated the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. However, due to the wildfire emergencies, this year’s celebration did not take place. He encouraged everyone to count their blessings and find ways to support communities that have lost their livelihoods. Councilmember Gharpetian asked for an update from staff on the facilities that have been developed as a result of the 2014 bond measure. Additionally, he urged staff to stay informed about fire incidents in neighboring cities, including La Crescenta, Tujunga, and Sunland, to prevent potential spillover effects into Glendale or ensure the city is prepared if they occur. He also stated that the state has paused certain regulations to expedite rebuilding efforts and permit approvals. He raised concerns about the environmental impact of the fires, including cleanup efforts and the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere. Councilmember Gharpetian congratulated newly elected U.S. President Donald J. Trump on his victory in both the electoral and popular votes, as well as the Republican Party for winning the Senate and House elections. He expressed hope that all leaders would come together, regardless of party affiliation, to fulfill their promises. Additionally, he requested reconsideration of the bike lanes on La Crescenta Avenue.

Councilmember Najarian thanked public agencies for their continued support of Altadena residents affected by the wildfires. He requested that the council adjourn the meeting in honor of those who had suffered losses. Najarian also asked staff to provide a memo on the amount of carbon dioxide released due to the Eaton Fire, so it could be compared to the CO2 reductions achieved through Glendale’s electrification policies. He congratulated President Trump on his election victory and, in light of the new administration's policies— including the elimination of electric vehicle mandates, withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, and stricter immigration enforcement—requested a report on how these changes would impact the city.

Najarian and Mayor Asatryan nominated Ronnie Gharibian to the CDBG Commission.

Councilmember Kassakhian congratulated President Trump on his reelection and expressed gratitude to outgoing officials for their service to the country. He called for prayers for the success of leaders in Washington, D.C., and California.

Councilmember Kassakhian encouraged the public to use the My Glendale App to report downed trees or hanging wires and urged staff to replace any U.S. flags on public property that were damaged or worn out.

City Manager Roubik Golanian, Director of Public Works Daniel Hernandez, and Deputy Fire Chief Jeff Brooks provided a recap of the windstorm events and the response efforts carried out in the city. Golanian expressed his deepest appreciation to staff who worked tirelessly in the Emergency Operations Center and in support roles throughout the city. 50 of 262
4 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.

Paul Rabinov
Maria Skinner
Alek Bartrosov
Mike Mohill
Tony Passarella

7. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES

8. ACTION ITEMS
Agenda out of order. Item 8d read next.

Item 8a moved January 28, 2025, Council Meeting.
a. City Attorney, re: Report on Rules for the Conduct of Council Meetings: Options for Oral Communications and Public Comment on Agenda Items; Matters Related to the Order of Business for Council Agendas; Rules Governing Council Deliberation and Debate; Discussion of Policy for Removing Items from Agenda after Publication; and Rules Governing Decorum and Removing Disruptive Individuals from Council Meetings (Moved from 12/03/2024 Council Meeting)

1. Motion Providing Direction to Staff
b. Human Resources, re: Classification and Compensation Alignment (Continued from December 17, 2024, Council Meeting)
Presenting:

Paula Adams, Chief Human Resources Officer
Staff Comment:

Roubik Golanian, City Manager

1. Motion to Increase the Citywide Authorized Salaried Position Count Moved: Gharpetian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows
e.

2. Resolution 25-07 Providing for the Establishment of Classification Titles and Compensation for Employees of the City of Glendale Covered by the Glendale Management Association Memorandum of Understanding, Including Employee Relations Exempt Classifications
Moved: Gharpetian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows
f.

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Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Gharpetian, Najarian, Asatryan
Kassakhian
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None
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Absent:

Abstain:

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Kassakhian
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5 1. Resolution 25-08 Providing for the Establishment of Classification Titles and Compensation for Employees of the City of Glendale Covered by the Glendale City Employees’ Association Memorandum of Understanding, Including Confidential and Hourly Classifications
Moved: Gharpetian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows
g.

2. Resolution 25-09 Providing for the Establishment of Classification Titles and Compensation for Employees of the City of Glendale Represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 18 Moved: Gharpetian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows
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c. Management Services, re: Proposed Staffing for City Councilmembers (Moved from December 17, 2024, Council Meeting)
Presenting:

Elena Bolbolian, Chief Innovation Officer
Staff Comments:

Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Mike Garcia, City Attorney
Public Comment:

Beth Brooks

1. Motion Directing Staff

2. Resolution of Appropriation for Funding One Hourly Employee d. Community Development, re: Verdugo Wash Master Plan – RFP Consultant Selection
Staff Comments:

Mike Garcia, City Attorney
Bradley Calvert, Director of Community Development
Public Comments:

Vlad Arutyunyan
Charles Hughes
Mike Reed
Alek Bartrosouf
Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Gharpetian, Najarian, Asatryan
Kassakhian
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None
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Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Gharpetian, Najarian, Asatryan
Kassakhian
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6 Alex Amerri
Corey DeCola
Mike Mohill
Gabriela Colceag
Matthew Taylor
Paul Rabinov
Erik Hovland
Shane Lee
Ramella Eraghi
Brenna Cancilla
Philip Tsao
Patrick Murphy
Patrick Adair
Allan Durham
Beth Brooks
Martha S.

Anonymous
Alex Balekian
Vivian Kanchian
Elise Kalfayan
Diane Martin
Karen Betzel
Raffi Vartanian
Susan Broussalian
Pablo Dela Joya
Allen Dish
Jackie Gish
Deveron Shudic
Motion to continue the item without further notice.

1. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Professional Service Agreement with Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, Inc. in the amount of $5,762,370, using grant funds, for the preparation of the Verdugo Wash Master Plan
e. Management Services, re: Human Relations Committee Update and Direction Staff Comments:

Gregory Kajszo, Innovation Project Manager
Mike Garcia, City Attorney
Public Comments:

Mike Mohill
Maro Yacoubian

1. Motion directing staff
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7 9. HEARINGS

10. REPORTS - INFORMATION

11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

12. DISCUSSION OF COUNCILMEMBER FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS

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.

Herbert Molano
Chuck Hughes
Beth Brooks
Jayaditya Singha

14. NEW BUSINESS
a. Motion to resolve the lawsuit entitled Elmira Oganyan v. City of Glendale, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23GDCV00864 in exchange for a full release of all claims in the amount of $32,000
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Najarian
Vote as Follows
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b. Motion to execute a stipulation with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) and the Settling Work Defendants/Glendale Respondents (GRG), in the matter of United States v. ITT Industries, Inc. el al, Case No. 2:99-cv-00552, for the purpose of maintaining the status quo operation of the Glendale Operable Units (GOU) related to the San Fernando Basin Volatile organic compounds (VOC) clean-up pending the issuance of new remedial measures, until and including November 30, 2030 Moved: Najarian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows
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15. ADJOURNMENT – 11:00 p.m., in memories of those who lost their lives in the Eaton and Pacific Palisades Fire
Moved: Najarian Seconded: Kassakhian
Mayor of the City of Glendale
City Clerk of the City of Glendale
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Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Gharpetian, Najarian, Asatryan
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None
Kassakhian
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Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Gharpetian, Najarian, Asatryan
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Kassakhian
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1 A G E N D A

GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor Glendale, CA 91206
JANUARY 28, 2025
ROLL CALL – All Present
Motion to approve Councilmember Kassakhian’s attendance via teleconference due to a contagious illness that prevents him from participating in-person Moved: Brotman Seconded: Najarian
Vote as Follows

1. CLOSED SESSION – 5:28 p.m.
a. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Najarian v. City of Glendale, L.A.S.C. Case No. 24STCP02101; Claim of Najarian, No. 25-0009 b. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Pogosyan v. City of Glendale, L.A.S.C. Case No. 22STCV30492
c. 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
City Attorney Mike Garcia indicated that action is anticipated on item 1b. council recessed to closed session at 5:30 p.m.

2. REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA – 6:07 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 January 28, 2025, Regular Meeting of the Glendale City Council was Posted on January 23, 2025, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.

3. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
a. Agenda Preview for the Meetings of Tuesday, February 4, 2025 Asst. City Manager John Takhtalian provided the preview. b. Nominations for Appointment
• Stefan Chraghchian, Planning Commission (Seat 5 – Vacant) (Najarian (A)/Brotman (B), 1/21/2025)
Vote as Follows
a.
• Ronnie Gharibian, Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee (Seat 5 – Vacant) (Najarian (A)/Asatryan (B), 1/21/2025) Vote as Follows
b.

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Abstain:

Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
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Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
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2 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.
a. City Clerk, re: Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of January 15, 2025 Moved: Najarian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows
c.
b. Community Development, re: Use of City Days at the Alex Theatre: Star Productions presentation of Gevorg Chakmanyan’s dedication to Armenian Folk Singer Ofelya Hambardzumyan’s 100-Year Anniversary

1. Council motion to approve use of one of 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 Moved: Najarian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows
d.
c. Community Development, re: Use of City Days at the Alex Theatre: Wild Honey Foundation / Zevon Estate

1. Council motion to approve use of one of 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
Moved: Najarian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows
e.
d. Fire Department, re: Verdugo Fire Communications Center - Call Recording Software Expansion

1. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract between the City of Glendale and Dictation Sales & Service Inc., dba Equature, in the amount not to exceed of $158,604 with a contingency of $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
Moved: Najarian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows
f.
e. Public Works, re: Adopt Motion Setting Date of the Hearing to Vacate the First Alley Easterly of Brand Boulevard, Northerly of Fairview Avenue (Alley 130)- Alley Vacation Case No. 188V

1. Motion Authorizing the City Clerk to Set a Public Hearing for the Subject Alley Vacation
Moved: Najarian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows
g.

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
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None
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3 f. Public Works, re: Award Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to Stearns, Conrad and Schmidt Engineers Inc, dba SCS Engineers (SCS Engineers), to conduct a study of the feasibility of opening the Scholl Canyon Landfill (SCLF) wasteshed, to prepare a CEQA Analysis in relation to opening the wasteshed, and to perform a cost analysis comparing the existing flexible membrane liner/geosynthetic clay liner composite cover to evapotranspirative cover systems

1. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a PSA with SCS Engineers, to conduct a study of the feasibility of opening the SCLF wasteshed, to prepare a CEQA Analysis in relation to opening the wasteshed, and to perform a cost analysis comparing the existing flexible membrane liner/geosynthetic clay liner composite cover to evapotranspirative cover systems in the not-to-exceed amount of $142,500
Moved: Najarian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows
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g. City Attorney, re: Request for Conflict-of-interest Waiver in Legal Representation by Holland & Hart LLP

1. Motion Authorizing the City Attorney to Consent to the Southern California Public Power Authority’s Execution of a Conflict-of-Interest Waiver Moved: Najarian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows
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5. CITY COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS
Councilmembers Gharpetian and Najarian nominated Henrik Nazarian to the Planning Commission, Christopher Saturyan to the Audit Committee, Rafi Halajian to the Design Review Board, Hrand Avanessian to the Glendale Water and Power Commission, and Zaven Hanessian to the Building and Fire Board of Appeals. Gharpetian wished his daughter Naira a Happy Birthday.

Councilmembers Brotman and Gharpetian nominated Annet Arakelian to the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission.

Councilmember Najarian announced that public transportation on February 4th is free in celebration of Transit Equity Day. He announced that the Hollywood Burbank Airport appointed a new Executive Director John Hatanaka, who will oversee the construction of the passenger terminal. Najarian said there was a battery plant fire in Northern California and an electric vehicle that caught fire in Burbank. He asked staff what the ramifications are for the Grayson Power Plant and what plans Glendale has in place for any thermal event.

Mayor Asatryan asked staff for an update on projects that were impacted by the executive order to pause federal funds to municipalities. Asst. City Manager John Takhtalian responded with a brief report. Asatryan asked staff for an update on the clean-up efforts from the windstorm incident. Public Works Director Daniel Hernandez provided a brief report in response.

Najarian asked council to reconsider the vote on the La Crescenta Avenue bike lane report.

Brotman provided a response.

Asatryan asked to agendize a report to have a Council Meeting on February 18th instead of the 25th. Brotman seconded.

Monica Campagna
Beth Brooks
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4 Mike Mohill
Damien Sullivan
Alice Hamrajbaian

7. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES

8. ACTION ITEMS
a. City Attorney, re: Report on Rules for the Conduct of Council Meetings: Options for Oral Communications and Public Comment on Agenda Items; Matters Related to the Order of Business for Council Agendas; Rules Governing Council Deliberation and Debate; Discussion of Policy for Removing Items from Agenda after Publication; and Rules Governing Decorum and Removing Disruptive Individuals from Council Meetings (Moved from 12/03/2024 and 01/21/25, Council Meeting)
Staff Comments:

Mike Garcia, City Attorney
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Public Comments:

Beth Brooks
Mike Mohill
Allan Durham
Kate Unger
Alex Balekian
Maro Yacoubian
Alexander Yessayantz

1. Motion Providing Direction to Staff
Agenda out of order. Item 8d read next.
b. Community Development, re: Dispense with Competitive Bidding for the Acquisition of Pedestrian Safety Landscape Planters to be Installed on the Brand Boulevard and Central Avenue Over-pass Bridges and in the Orange Street Alleyway
Staff Comment:

Bradley Calvert, Director of Community Development
Public Comments:

Alek Bartrosouf
Alex Balekian

1. Resolution 25-11 dispensing with the competitive bidding required by Glendale City Charter, Article VI, Section 9, based on the single source availability of 60 concrete pedestrian safety planters in downtown Glendale from QCP Corp. and authorizing the purchase of such planters for a not-to-exceed amount of $297,008 Moved: Najarian Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows
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2. Resolution 25-12 of Appropriation in the amount of $266,525 in Transportation Development Act (TDA) grant funds
Moved: Najarian Seconded: Gharpetian
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5 h. Community Development, re: Dispense with Competitive Bidding In Order to Purchase and Install Specialized Broadcast Quality Multi-Camera A/V Equipment at the Alex Theatre

1. Resolution 25-13 Dispensing with Competitive Bidding Required by Glendale City Charter, Article VI, Section 9, and Authorizing the Purchase and Installation of Specialized Theatre Control Room Equipment from TV Pro Gear at the Alex Theatre Moved: Brotman Seconded: Najarian
Vote as Follows
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i. Management Services, re: Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Glendale Municipal Code, 1995, Title 8 Chapter 8.42 To Amend and Restate the City's Adopted Prohibitions on the Use of Polystyrene Products and Single Use Plastics Staff Comments:

Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Mike Garcia, City Attorney
Presenting:

David Jones, Sustainability Officer
Rebecca Allen, ReCREATE Waste Collaborative
Public Comments:

Beth Brooks
Mesrop Abrahamian
Jennifer Pinkerton
Monica Campagna
Beatriz Porto
Alek Bartrosouf
Rick Lemmo
Kate Unger
Jenny Quinonez-Skinner
Cole Bazemore

1. Ordinance for Introduction

2. Motion directing staff to develop incentive programs to support the transition to the proposed Plastic Waste Reduction Regulations ordinance

3. Motion recommending City Council direct staff to engage the services of a consultant to provide continued education and support to organizations impacted by the Plastic Waste Reduction Regulations ordinance
j. Management Services, re: Voting Delegate for the 2025 Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) General Assembly
Staff Comments:

Roubik Golanian, City Manager
John Takhtalian, Asst. City Manager

1. Motion Designating a Voting Delegate and Alternate Representative(s) for the 2025 Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) General Assembly Moved: Brotman Seconded: Najarian
Vote as Follows
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9. HEARINGS

10. REPORTS - INFORMATION

11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
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6 12. DISCUSSION OF COUNCILMEMBER FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS a. Councilmember Kassakhian’s Request to Agendize a Report for Information Regarding the Forest Lawn Drive Active Transportation & Traffic Safety Project in the City of Los Angeles and Sending a Letter to the Los Angeles Department of Transportation Regarding Concerns
Moved: Kassakhian Seconded: Najarian
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b. Councilmember Gharpetian’s Request to Agendize a Discussion of Rescinding or Revising the La Crescenta Avenue Rehabilitation Project Staff Comments:

Mike Garcia, City Attorney
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
c. Mayor Asatryan’s Request for the City of Glendale to Support and Endorse Assembly Bill 91 Pertaining to the Collection of Demographic Data By State and Local Agencies
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Gharpetian
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Staff Comment:

Mike Garcia, City Attorney

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.

Allen Dish
Herbert Molano

14. NEW BUSINESS
a. Motion 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
Moved: Najarian Seconded: Brotman
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15. ADJOURNMENT – 12:02 a.m.

Moved: Najarian Seconded: Brotman
Mayor of the City of Glendale
City Clerk of the City of Glendale
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GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor Glendale, CA 91206
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
ROLL CALL – All Present

1. CLOSED SESSION – 3:12 p.m.
a. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Najarian v. City of Glendale, L.A.S.C. Case No. 24STCP02101; Claim of Najarian, No. 25-0009 b. 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
c. Conference with Real Property Negotiators: City-designated negotiators: Roubik Golanian, John Takhtalian, Michael J. Garcia, Gillian van Muyden, Bradley Calvert, Onnig Bulanikian and Mark Berry. Property Location No. 2: 1000 S. Central Avenue.

Negotiating Parties, Aria Investments, LLC. Instructions to the negotiator(s) will concern the price and terms of payment for the acquisition of property d. Conference with Real Property Negotiators. 135-190 West Glenoaks Blvd. (APNs:
5644-013-905, 907, 914, 915, 917, 919, 921, 923, 924, 929, 930, 934, 935, and 936) and the landscaped public right-of-way of approximately 18,878 square feet located between Glenoaks Boulevard and the Verdugo Wash between Brand Boulevard and Central Avenue, all commonly referred to as the “Verdugo Wash/Glenoaks ROW Parcels.” Negotiating parties: Kam Sang Company, Inc.

Agency negotiators attending the closed session are: Roubik Golanian, John Takhtalian, Michael J. Garcia, Gillian van Muyden, Bradley Calvert, and Mark Berry. Instructions to the negotiator(s) will concern the price and terms for the sale of City-owned property
e. Public Employment Performance Evaluation – City Manager and City Attorney f. Conference with Labor Negotiators. The City-designated negotiator attending the closed session is: Mayor Elen Asatryan. The unrepresented employee positions are: City Manager and City Attorney
City Attorney Mike Garcia indicated that action is not anticipated. Council recessed to closed session at 3:14 p.m.

2. REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA – 6:06 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 February 4, 2025 Regular Meeting of the Glendale City Council was Posted on January 30, 2025, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.

3. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
a. Agenda Preview for the Meetings of Tuesday, February 11, 2025 Asst. City Manager John Takhtalian provided the preview. b. Nominations for Appointment
• Annet Arakelian, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission (Seat 2 -Replacing Meek) (Brotman (A), Gharpetian (B), 1/28/2025) 4A 61 of 262
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• Christopher Satoorian, Audit Committee (Seat 3 – Vacant) (Gharpetian (A)/Najarian (B), 1/28/2025)
Moved: Gharpetian Seconded: Najarian
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• Henrik Nazarian, Planning Commission (Seat 3 – Replacing Shahbazian) (Gharpetian (A)/Najarian (B), 1/28/2025)
Moved: Gharpetian Seconded: Najarian
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• Hrand Avanessian, Glendale Water and Power (Seat 5 – Vacant) (Najarian (A)/Gharpetian (B), 1/28/2025)
Moved: Gharpetian Seconded: Najarian
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• Rafi Halajian, Design Review Board (Seat 3 – Replacing Tchaghayan) (Gharpetian (A)/Najarian (B), 1/28/2025)
Moved: Gharpetian Seconded: Najarian
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3 • Zaven Hanessian, Building and Fire Board of Appeals (Seat 5 – Vacant) (Najarian (A)/Gharpetian (B), 1/28/2025)
Moved: Gharpetian Seconded: Najarian
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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.
a. City Clerk, re: Minutes of the Special City Council Meetings of January 27 and January 28, 2025
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows
b. City Attorney, re: Cancellation of February 25, 2025 Regular Meeting and Adding February 18, 2025 Regular Meeting to the Council Calendar for the 2024-25 Fiscal Year

1. Motion Modifying City Council Regular Meeting Schedule for the 2024-25 Fiscal Year Moved: Brotman Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows
c. Community Services and Parks, re: Appropriate California Department of Parks and Recreation, Office of Grants and Local Services grant funds for Mountain Oaks Open Space Acquisition

1. Resolution 25-14 of Appropriation to appropriate the Legislatively Specified Grant from the California Department of Parks and Recreation, Office of Grants and Local Services (OGALS) in the amount of $2,500,000 for Mountain Oaks Open Space Acquisition
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows
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4 5. CITY COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS
Councilmember Gharpetian stated that two weeks ago council decided on extending the decision to hire a consultant for the Verdugo Wash project so that the city has time to send an appeal letter to the FPPC. He stated asked the city attorney to give an overview of the reasons for this appeal letter.

Councilmembers Najarian and Kassakian nominated Zareh Amirian to the Transportation and Parking Commission. Najarian nominated Carlo Noravian to the Civil Service Commission.

Councilmembers Brotman and Najarian nominated Zareh David Davidian to the Audit Committee and Jennifer Pinkerton to the Sustainability Commission. Councilmembers Brotman and Gharpetian nominated Carmen Arom to the Commission on the Status of Women and Arlene Vidor to the Arts and Culture Commission. Councilmember Brotman and Mayor Asatryan nominated Natalie Samarjian to the Commission on the Status of Women and Marina Manoukian to the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee.

Mayor Asatryan and Councilmember Najarian nominated Kevork Bartanian to the Historic Preservation Commission, Diane Lambillotte to the Commission on the Status of Women, and Lilya Avagyan to the Transportation and Parking Commission. Mayor Asatryan announced that the California State Chess Tournament will be held in Glendale on August 29 to September 2, 2025. She asked staff to work with the organization to promote small businesses in Glendale at the event. Kassakhian seconded.

Agenda out of order. New business was read next.

John Arangio
Mike Mohill
Joanna Pringle
Lee Straus
Emily Woods

7. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES

8. ACTION ITEMS

9. HEARINGS
a. Community Development, re: Appeal of Director of Community Development’s Decision to require an Environmental Impact Report for the proposed demolition of a historic resource, the 37-unit Glendale Garden Homes apartment complex built in 1957 at 1303-1315 North Central Avenue (Environmental Information Form Case No. PEIF-002598-2023)
Brotman recused himself and left the chambers due to a possible conflict of interest.

Hearing opened at 6:42 p.m. and closed at 9:00 p.m.
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5 Staff Comments:

Bradley Calvert, Director of Community Development
Mike Garcia, City Attorney
Erik Krause, Deputy Director of Community Development
Presenting:

Cassandra Pruett, Senior Planner
Jay Platt, Principal Planner
Chris Manasserian, Appellant
Carrie Chasteen, Appellant
Michael Gonzales, Appellant
Public Comments:

Mike Mohill
Silvie Dermirjian
Allan Durham
Pam O’Connor
Susan Petoyan
Randy Wong-Westbrooke
Joan Causey Anderson
Nazeli Takworyan
Rebeca Sullivan
Damian Sullivan
Jason Morgado
Kati Prescott
Elizabeth Luce
Lynda Beck
Marshall Granger
Malik Ever
Alana Waksman
Gregory Brody
Shane Lee, Glendale Yimby
Jarred Herman
Beth Brody
David Brody
Theodore Polychronis
Sammy Tabrizi
Noel Rivera
Angelo Pacella
Michele DiNardo
Lee Smith
Melta Gonzalez
Robin Rose
Aron Petrosian
Hasmik Shakaryan
Beth Brooks
Jack Sallakian
Jack Payslyan
Ashton Tatintsyan
Brian Eagen
Lee Straus
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6 Andrew Pirijanian
Ali Sapirman
Marta Phillips
Andrew Salemian
Armen Ghazaryan
Josh Jacobs
Janelle Wolter
Gwen Kellman
Josephine Rivera
Samantha George
Angel Felix
Ben Marchman
Alex Khatchaturian
Jose Chavez
Keith Gouvenmour
Rondi Werner
Laura Crook
Razmik Agababian
Lili Nagy
Erin Andreas
Lisa Morris
Eric Stutsman
Allan Dish
Jacob Pierce
Alex Valente
Narek Ghazaryan

1. Motion to sustain the Community Development Director’s decision to require an Environmental Impact Report for the proposed demolition of a historic resource Moved: Kassakhian Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows

2. Motion to reverse the Community Development Director’s decision to require an Environmental Impact Report and determine that the existing buildings are not historic resources

10. REPORTS – INFORMATION

11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

12. DISCUSSION OF COUNCILMEMBER FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
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Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
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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.

Beth Brooks
Jose Chavez
Robert
Leslie Medrano

14. NEW BUSINESS
Najarian stepped out of the dais due to conflict of interest and returned thereafter. a. Motion to waive its attorney client and confidentiality privileges as to the fact of the aggregate amount of fees and costs spent by the City in the matter of Najarian v. City of Glendale, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24STCP02101 Moved: Kassakhian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows

15. ADJOURNMENT – 9:48 p.m.

Moved: Gharpetian Seconded: Najarian
Mayor of the City of Glendale
City Clerk of the City of Glendale
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Abstain:

Brotman, Kassakhian, Asatryan
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Gharpetian, Najarian (recused)
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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Adopt the Plan and Specification for the West Glendale Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Curb Ramp Installation and Sidewalk Repair Program Phase 1. 1) Resolution adopting the Plan and Specification for the West Glendale ADA Curb Ramp Installation and Sidewalk Repair Program Phase 1, Specification No. 4006 and Plan No. 1-3134; and directing the City Clerk to Advertise for Bids.

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Calendar
Approved for February 11, 2025 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The construction plan and specification have been completed for the West Glendale ADA Curb Ramp Installation and Sidewalk Repair Program Phase 1. This project will repair damaged sidewalk and other infrastructure improving safety and accessibility.

The intent of this item is for the City Council to adopt the project plan and specification and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids.

RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Resolution to adopt the Plan and Specification for the West Glendale ADA Curb Ramp Installation and Sidewalk Repair Program Phase 1, and direct the City Clerk to Advertise for Bids.

ANALYSIS
As part of the Public Works Department’s ongoing efforts to improve the condition of the city’s sidewalks, the plan and specification have been prepared for the West Glendale ADA Curb Ramp Installation and Sidewalk Repair Program Phase 1. The project is located in Maintenance Districts 4, 8, 9, 10, and 11.

The project scope of work includes selective removal, repair, and reconstruction of damaged curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways, cross gutters, and alley aprons; selective removal, repair, and reconstruction of damaged asphalt and Portland cement concrete pavements; installation of new ADA compliant curb ramps where none existed; and modification and reconstruction of existing ramps to meet current ADA standards. 68 of 262
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Competitive Bidding Process
To ensure competitive bids, the city will advertise the project on multiple plan holders’ websites which publish project bidding documents, distribute the information to their extensive network of contractors, and construction industry contacts.

The project will also be advertised in a local newspaper, the Glendale Independent, prior to bid opening, as well as on Bidnet Direct, which is a web-enabled data service to the public sector, for the dissemination of the building and construction project proposals to their large number of member contractors and consultants. Finally, the project bidding documents will also be posted on the city’s website.

The construction of this project is anticipated to begin in June 2025 and is scheduled for completion by September 2025.

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
As a result of this project the public will gain improved accessibility and walkability throughout the project neighborhoods and improved safety for all users.

The contractor will be responsible for distributing two distinct door hangers to the affected addresses. One set of door hangers will be provided two weeks prior to the start of any construction activity within the project area, while the second set will be distributed three days before construction begins.

Furthermore, outreach on this project continues to occur through social media and a dedicated project website that is hosted through the City of Glendale domain. The website familiarizes the public to the project and to the project team, explains the scope of work and project locations, and provides the public with staff contact information for questions, discussion, and/or input.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report. The current Engineer’s estimate for the construction of this project is between $5,500,000 and $6,000,000, which was not included as part of the FY 2024-25 budget. Therefore, staff will be requesting for new appropriations from San Fernando Corridor Tax Share Fund (4100) at the time of the contract award based on the received bids.

The San Fernando Corridor Tax Share Fund is designated for improvements to San Fernando Road and its surrounding streets. This project qualifies for funding under this program as the proposed streets are located in the eligible area.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
The Project is categorically exempt from environmental review because of CEQA Guidelines §§ 15301.
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CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
This item is exempt from campaign disclosure requirements.

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Alternative 1: Do not approve the Resolution adopting the Plan and Specification for the West Glendale ADA Curb Ramp Installation and Sidewalk Repair Program Phase 1. Doing so, however, will not improve the condition of the city’s sidewalks.

Alternative 2: The City Council may consider any other alternative not proposed by staff.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

Daniel Hernandez, Interim Director of Public Works
Prepared by:

Huang Zheng, P.E., Civil Engineer II
Approved by:

Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit 1: Project Location Map
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RESOLUTION NO. __________

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

ADOPTING THE PLAN AND SPECIFICATION FOR THE

WEST GLENDALE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) CURB RAMP INSTALLATION AND SIDEWALK REPAIR PROGRAM PHASE 1, SPECIFICATION NO. 4006 AND PLAN NO. 1-3134, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE:

SECTION 1.The Plans and Specification on file in the City Clerk’s office for the West Glendale ADA Curb Ramp Installation and Sidewalk Repair Program Phase 1, including the various documents incorporated therein, are hereby approved, adopted, designated and shall hereafter be known as Specification No. 4006 and Plan No. 1- 3134.

SECTION 2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to advertise for bids for the work, equipment and materials described in these Plans and Specification adopted by this Resolution.

Adopted this _____ day of ____________, 2025.
____________________________
Mayor, City of Glendale
ATTEST:
__________________________
City Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )

CITY OF GLENDALE )
I, Suzie Abajian, Ph.D., City Clerk of the City of Glendale, certify that the foregoing Resolution No. _____________ was adopted by the Council of the City of Glendale, California, at a regular meeting held on the _____ day of _________________, 2025, the same was adopted by the following vote:

Ayes:

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Absent:

Abstain:
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City Clerk
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REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Measure R Project Updates
1) Motion approving new programming and modifications to existing programming to the adopted Measure R Sub-Regional Program.
2) Resolution of appropriation to appropriate Measure R Regional Return Funds in the amount of $1,216,440 for the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 11 Grant Local Match.

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Item
Approved for February 11, 2025 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The list of projects requiring new programming and modifications to existing programming to the adopted Measure R Sub-Regional Program have been compiled and are ready to be presented to the Los Angeles County Transportation Authority (Metro) Board for approval. Additionally, the City of Glendale obtained HSIP Cycle 11 funding that requires a local match component to fund the entirety of the project.

The intent of this item is for the City Council to approve the list of projects before the city’s official approval request is considered by the Metro Board. A resolution of appropriation is also needed from the Measure R Regional Return Fund to fully fund Glendale’s portion of the HSIP Cycle 11 project.

RECOMMENDATION
Approve the motion requesting new programming and modifications to existing programming to the adopted Measure R Sub-Regional Program and approve the resolution of appropriation in the amount of $1,216,440.

ANALYSIS
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transportation upgrades throughout the County over its 30-year life span. The city’s share of Measure R Sub-regional funds for Highway Operational Improvements is approximately $98.5 million.

The Public Works Department has pursued and received several Measure R transportation-related grants from Metro to improve traffic congestion and safety within the city. For Measure R Sub-regional funds, Metro requires project sponsoring agencies to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for those projects funded with local sales tax dollars. A Funding Agreement (FA) must be executed in the first year that funds are available and prior to starting any work on the project. FAs include a general description of the project, the specific work elements to be completed, funding amounts and the source of all funds.

Staff currently has numerous projects in planning, design, and construction. To request new programming and modifications to existing programming on the approved Subregional project list, we are required to submit an official request to the Planning and Programming Committee of Metro during the Board’s semi-annual meetings that take place in the fall and spring. The next meeting is expected to take place in June 2025.

1. Completed Projects:

To date, the city has completed approximately $35.8 million (Subtotal 1), in Measure R Highway Sub-Regional Program Funds listed as follows:

Measure R
MOU # Project Name Status
Measure R
Budget or
Project Final
Cost
MR310.01 Fairmont Ave Grade Separation
at San Fernando Rd Audit is Complete $1,658,715
MR310.04
San Fernando/Grandview AtGrade Rail Crossing
Improvements
Audit in Progress $1,850,000
MR310.05
Central Ave Improvements/
Broadway to SR-134 EB Off
ramp
Audit is Complete $3,250,000
MR310.13 Glendale Narrows Bikeway
Culvert Audit is Complete $1,183,951
MR310.14 Verdugo Rd Signal Upgrades Audit is Complete $556,852 MR310.16 SR-134/Glendale Ave Traffic
Signal Mods Audit is Complete $1,444,368
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MR310.18 Sonora Avenue At-Grade Rail
Crossing Safety Upgrades Audit is Complete $2,643,441
MR310.19
Traffic Signal Sync Brand/
Colorado-San Fernando/
Glendale-Verdugo
Audit is Complete $340,941
MR310.20
Verdugo Rd/Honolulu
Ave/Verdugo Blvd Intersection
Modification
Audit is Complete $397,255
MR310.21 Colorado St Widening Project Audit is Complete $347,185 MR310.22 Glendale Narrows Riverwalk
Bridge Audit is Complete $583,074
MR310.24 Construction of Bicycle Facilities Audit is Complete $244,283 MR310.26 Bicycle Facilities Phase 2 (Class
III Bike. Routes) Audit is Complete $214,629
MR310.28
Pennsylvania Ave Signal at I210 Fwy on/off Ramps
Modification
Audit is Complete $340,140
MR310.32 Regional Arterial Performance
Measures (Call Match F7321)
Project is Complete
Requested Audit $100,000
MR310.35 Signal Installations at Various
Locations (Pacific Ave) Audit is Complete $1,496,060
MR310.37
Verdugo Blvd Traffic Signal
Mods at Valihi Way and SR-2
FWY
Project is Complete
Requested Audit $1,450,000
MR310.40 Pacific Ave and Burchett St
Street Improvements Audit is Complete $3,313,047
MR310.41 Doran St. (From Brand Blvd to
Adams St.) Improvements Audit is Complete $1,335,814
MR310.42 Arden Ave (From Highland Ave
to Kenilworth St) Audit is Complete $623,204
MR310.47
Traffic Signals on Glenwood Rd
and Modifications on La
Crescenta Ave and Central Ave
Project is Complete
Requested Audit $2,025,000
MR310.48
San Fernando Rd and Los
Angeles St Traffic Signal
Installation and Intersection
Modification
Audit is Complete $398,105
MR310.49
Traffic Signal Modification and
Upgrades on Honolulu Ave and
Montrose Ave at Pennsylvania
Project is Complete
Requested Audit $3,800,000
MR310.52
Traffic Signal Installations on
Chevy Chase Dr at California
Ave and Sinclair Ave, Lexington
Project is Complete
Requested Audit $2,500,000
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Dr and Louise St, Pacific Ave
and Arden Verdugo Blvd and
Park Ln
MR310.60
N. Verdugo Road Safety
Improvements (from Glendale
Community College to Menlo
Drive
Project is Complete
Requested Audit $1,100,000
MR310.61 Broadway Traffic Signal
Modification
Project is Complete
Requested Audit $1,650,000
SUBTOTAL 1 $35,775,697

2. Programmed Projects with Executed FAs and/or FA Amendments in progress:

As part of the current Measure R Highway Sub-Regional Program funds, Metro’s Board approved approximately $44.5 million (Subtotal 2) for the city’s projects in progress as follows:

Measure R
MOU # Project Name Status Measure R Budget
MR310.25 I-210 Soundwall Project
Project on hold,
seeking additional
funding sources
$8,020,000
MR310.34 Regional Bike Stations (Call
Match F7709)
Project in
Progress. CDD is
the project lead
$332,000
MR310.43
South Verdugo Rd Traffic
Signal Mods at Colorado St,
Maple St, and Acacia Ave
Design in Progress
Amendment No. 2 in
Progress
$5,650,000
MR310.54
Traffic Signal Modifications on
La Crescenta Ave at Roselawn
Ave and Shirlyjean St and San
Fernando Rd at Highland Ave
Construction in
Progress
Amendment No. 1 in
Progress
$4,650,000
MR310.62 Downtown Glendale Signal and
Mobility Improvements Project
Construction in
Progress
Amendment No. 1 in
Progress
$8,626,736
MR310.63
S. Central Ave Traffic Signal,
Transit, and Pedestrian
Improvements Project
(Colorado St to Los Feliz Rd)
Design in Progress $3,000,000
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MR310.64
N. Glendale Ave Traffic Signal,
Transit, and Pedestrian
Improvements Project
(Broadway to N. Verdugo Rd)
Design in Progress $4,000,000
MR310.65
N. Verdugo Road Traffic Signal,
Transit, and Pedestrian
Improvements Project (Canada
South Fork to Honolulu Ave)
Design in Progress
Amendment No. 1 in
Progress
$9,000,000
MR310.66
HSIP Cycle 11 Local Match for
Local Roadway Safety
Improvements Project
Design in Progress $1,216,440
SUBTOTAL 2 $44,495,176
MR310.66 - HSIP Cycle 11 Local Match for Local Roadway Safety Improvements Project
Caltrans announced the approved projects for HSIP Cycle 11 on March 9, 2023 after reviewing 434 applications from 206 local public agencies, requesting $521.1 million of HSIP funds. 286 projects, totaling $231.6 million in HSIP funds, were selected for funding. The City of Glendale applied for HSIP Cycle 11 funds totaling $7,332,200. The city was awarded state funds for 90% of the total project costs ($6,598,980) that required a conditional 10% local match ($733,220). An additional $483,220 is requested for the Preliminary Engineering Design phases, totaling $1,216,440 of requested Measure R Regional Return funds for HSIP Cycle 11.

The following approved four HSIP projects were chosen to improve the safety of all road users by analyzing crash data and identifying high-risk locations highlighted in the city’s 2022 Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP).

Project 1 – Systemic Improvements at Signalized Intersections Scope: Installing raised medians on approaches and modifying signal phasing to implement a Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI).

Project Cost: $1,419,000
Locations:

1. Central Ave & Los Feliz Rd

2. Verdugo Rd & Wilson Ave

3. Verdugo Rd and Broadview Dr

4. Glenoaks Blvd & Alameda Ave

5. Foothill Blvd & New York Ave
Project 2 – Citywide Sign Inventory & Replacement
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Scope: Installing and upgrading signs with new fluorescent sheeting (regulatory or warning) at various locations throughout the City of Glendale.

Project Cost: $4,121,200
Locations: Citywide
Project 3 – Roadway Pedestrian Safety
Scope: Installing raised pedestrian crossings and raised medians on the roadway.

Project Cost: $1,514,300
Locations:

1. North/South Glendale Ave: E Chevy Chase Dr to California Ave

2. Verdugo Rd: E. California to E Garfield

3. E Broadway: N Chevy Chase to Lukens Pl

4. Montrose Ave: Pennsylvania to La Crescenta,

5. West Los Feliz: Gardena to S Brand
Project 4 – Roadway Pedestrian Safety (Set Asides)
Scope: Enhancing pedestrian crossings with safety features and installing dynamic/variable warning signs.

Project Cost: $277,700
Locations:

1. San Fernando Rd: W California Ave to Fierro St.

2. W Glenoaks Blvd: Thompson Ave to Concord St.

3. Montrose Ave: Pennsylvania Ave to Ramsdell Ave.

The requested appropriation of Measure R Regional Return funds will be used as a local match to the state funds and will allow Public Works to continue the Preliminary Engineering Design phases and provide the required local matching component for the already awarded HSIP Cycle 11 funds.

3. Modifications to Existing Programming Request for Existing FAs:

As part of this program update, the city is asking to deobligate $1.2 million and add an additional $2 million in Measure R Highway Sub-Regional Program funds for projects with existing FAs as follows:
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Measure R
MOU # Project Name Status
Additional
Programming
Request
MR310.39 Widening of SR-2 FWY Ramps at
Mountain
Caltrans determined
widening not feasible ($1,200,000)
MR310.62
Downtown Glendale Signal and
Mobility Improvements Project
Additional funding is
requested to support
additional mobility
improvements
$2,000,000
SUBTOTAL 3 $800,000
Downtown Glendale Signal and Mobility Improvements Project:

Staff completed an extensive inventory of existing downtown Glendale infrastructure and determined that additional effort and infrastructure would be required to fully support signal and mobility improvements throughout the various approved project corridors. This additional programming request will allow staff to fill in the fiber optic communication gap in downtown Glendale to support the communication of real-time traffic conditions. Pedestrian safety improvements will include updated pedestrian push button systems to support Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPI) and upgrades to noncompliant ADA infrastructure at signalized intersections.

4. New Programming Request:

As part of this program update, the city is also asking for an additional $5 million (Subtotal 4) in Measure R Highway Sub-Regional Program funds for a new project as follows:

Measure R
MOU # Project Name Status Measure R Budget
TBD Citywide Multi-Modal Equipment
Modernization
New Project
Request $5,000,000
SUBTOTAL 4 $5,000,000
Citywide Multi-Modal Equipment Modernization:

This project proposes upgrading Glendale’s traffic signal infrastructure to improve mobility, safety, and system integration across the city. The enhancements focus on modernizing aging traffic equipment and ensuring better service for all modes of travel while aligning with current Traffic Management Center (TMC) and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) standards and best practices.

The scope of work for the project includes the following but is not limited to; upgrading various traffic signal equipment at 157 signalized intersections, replacing outdated traffic signal controllers with 2070 ATC models, installing Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) pushbutton systems, implementing bicycle detection systems at 78 intersections, upgrading pedestrian countdown signals, upgrading vehicle detection systems, LED 80 of 262
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safety lighting, Emergency Vehicle Preemption (EVP) systems, GPS time clocks, CCTV cameras for traffic monitoring, implementing 5-second LPI, and modernizing the TMC’s hardware and software to optimize traffic operations citywide.

Summary
Measure R Sub-regional funds do not require a local match from the project sponsor.

Since 2009, the city’s status of Measure R Highway Sub-Regional Program funds to date are as follows:

Project Status Measure R
Budget
Completed Projects (Subtotal 1) $ 35,775,697
Programmed Projects (Subtotal 2) $ 44,495,176
Modifications to Existing Projects (Subtotal 3) $ 800,000 New Projects (Subtotal 4) $ 5,000,000
TOTAL $86,070,873

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
During the design phase of all these projects, staff conducts community outreach with the property owners, occupants, and businesses along the project limits and the public is informed of the project details, construction schedule, future city and contractor notifications, and the impacts of the construction work in the neighborhood. The community outreach events also provide the opportunity for the public to share comments and ask questions regarding the project.

Outreach on these projects continues to occur through a dedicated webpage for each project. The webpages introduce the project and the project management team, explain the scope of work and project locations, highlight the project phase, and provide the public with staff contact information for questions, discussion and input.

FISCAL IMPACT
The local matching component for the HSIP Cycle 11 Project for the Preliminary Engineering Design phase, and the additional amount needed to continue the Preliminary Engineering Design phase will cost $1,216,440, which is not included in the FY 2024-25 approved budget. Therefore, staff is requesting an appropriation of $1,216,440 as outlined in the table below:

Amount From (Account
String)
To (Account String) Funding
Source
$1,216,440 GL: 34301-2550-
PWD-0000
GL: 52100-2550-PWD-0020-P0000
PL: PWD01331AG
Measure R
Regional
Return Fund
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
Not applicable.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
Not applicable.

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Alternative 1: Do not approve the motion approving new programming and modifications to existing programming to the adopted Measure R SubRegional Program and do not approve the resolution of appropriation for HSIP Cycle 11 Grant Funds. Staff will need to look into other funds to complete the projects.

Alternative 2: The City Council may consider any other alternative not proposed by staff.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

Daniel Hernandez, Interim Director of Public Works
Prepared by:

Armen Avazian, P.E., Principal Civil Engineer
Pastor Casanova, T.E., Principal Traffic Engineer
Arek Harmandayan, T.E., Senior Traffic Engineer
Naira Ayrapetyan, Public Works Management Analyst
Approved by:

Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
EXHIBIT 1: HSIP Cycle 11 Project – Vicinity Maps
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MOTION
Moved by Council Member ,
seconded by Council Member , that the Council of
the City of Glendale approves additional programming, modifications to existing programming, and funding changes to the adopted Measure R Sub-Regional Program as outlined in the Report to Council dated February 11, 2025.

Votes as follows:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
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City Clerk
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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Specification No. 4009 for the Verdugo Metro Booster Pump and Motor No. 3 Repair

1. Resolution adopting Specification No. 4009 for the Verdugo Metro Booster Pump and Motor No. 3 Repair, and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids.

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Calendar
Approved for February 11, 2025 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Verdugo Metro Booster Pump and Motor No.3 (collectively referred to as Metro Pump No. 3) has been experiencing excessive vibration. In June 2024, Glendale Water & Power (GWP) hired a professional pump equipment contractor to assess the condition of the equipment, diagnose the vibration issues and to provide recommendations. The assessment report was completed in December 2024.

Based on the condition assessment and recommendations, GWP staff has prepared the specifications for the repair and reinstallation of Metro Pump No. 3, and is seeking to hire a qualified contractor through a competitive bidding process for the pump and motor repair.

RECOMMENDATION
Approve a Resolution to adopt Specification No. 4009 for the Metro No. 3 Repair, and direct the City Clerk to advertise for bids. Specification No. 4009 is on file and available at the Glendale Water & Power - Water Engineering Service Counter.

ANALYSIS
The James Rez Pump Station, also known as Verdugo Metro Pump Station, pumps potable water from the City’s Metropolitan Water District (MWD) G-1 connection to the 968 pressure zone and to the Glorietta Reservoir. The James Rez Pump Station consists of four Metro pumps, two Verdugo pumps, and two turbine generators. Metro Pump Nos. 3 and 4 were installed in 1983, are identical, and each sized at 4,000 gallons per minute.

Metro Pump No. 3 had been experiencing vibration issues, as observed by GWP Water Operations staff. In June 2024, GWP invited two contractors to conduct an onsite assessment on Metro Pump No. 3. After receiving proposals from both contractors, 89 of 262 2 4d
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Based on the evaluation and recommendations from the assessment report, GWP staff prepared the specifications for the repair and reinstallation of Metro Pump No. 3, and is ready to advertise for bids for the repair and reinstallation.

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
Not applicable.

FISCAL IMPACT
The engineer’s estimated cost associated with the Verdugo Metro Booster No. 3 Repair and Reinstallation is $75,000.

Funding was approved as a part of the FY 2024-25 budget. Staff will return to City Council to award a contract to the lowest responsive bidder, at which time staff will identify specific funds and cost centers that will be used as a funding source and will provide appropriation information.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
The item herein is to adopt specifications and is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and thus a CEQA analysis is not required.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
Not applicable.

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Alternative 1: Not to adopt Specification No. 4009 for the Verdugo Metro Booster No. 3 Repair, and to not advertise for bids. This would result in Metro Pump No. 3 remaining offline and operate solely on Metro Pump No. 4 without redundancy.

Alternative 2: Consider any other alternative not proposed by staff.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

Manuel Robledo, Interim General Manager - Glendale Water & Power Prepared by:

Chisom Obegolu, P.E., Assistant General Manager - Water Approved by:

Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
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RESOLUTION NO. ________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING SPECIFICATION NO. 4009 TO FURNISH MATERIALS,

EQUIPMENT, AND LABOR FOR THE GLENDALE WATER & POWER DEPARTMENT VERDUGO METRO BOOSTER PUMP AND MOTOR NO. 3 REPAIR AND DIRECTING

THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE:

SECTION 1. The specifications on file in the Glendale Water & Power Department – Water Engineering Service Counter, to furnish materials, equipment, and labor for the Glendale Water & Power Department Verdugo Metro Booster Pump and Motor No. 3 Project, including the various documents incorporated therein, are hereby approved, adopted, designated and shall hereafter be known as Specification No. 4009.

SECTION 2. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to advertise for bids for work, equipment and materials described in Specification No. 4009 adopted by this Resolution.

Adopted by the Council of the City of Glendale on this ___ day of _________, 2025. ________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) SS.

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, Suzie Abajian PhD, City Clerk of the City of Glendale, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. _______________ was adopted by a majority vote of the Council of the City of Glendale, California, at a regular meeting held on the ______ day of ______________________, 2025, and that the same was adopted by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Acceptance of grant funds for Lunch at the Library from the California State Library

2. Resolution appropriating $5,714 from the California State Library.

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Calendar
Approved for February 11, 2025 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Summer Lunch 2025 grant funding will be used to support pop-up library programming at community meal sites for a total grant amount of $5,714. Of the 2.4 million public school students in California who receive a free or reduced-price lunch during the school year, only one out of six receive one during the summer according to the Food Research & Action Center. Additionally, according to the National Summer Learning Association, low-income children typically lose two to three months of reading skills over the summer, which can be mitigated by participating in library Summer Reading programs. To address both of these challenges, the California State Library provides grant funds to take pop-up libraries including programming, resources, and book giveaways to community-based summer meal sites, such as local parks and schools and to support libraries that act as free summer meal sites. Glendale Library, Arts and Culture (GLAC) has received funding through this program for several years to support both outreach and hosting meal sites at libraries.
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RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council approve the motion and resolution accepting and appropriating $5,714 in grant funds from the California State Library to support Lunch at the Library Summer 2025 program.

ANALYSIS
This year, GLAC will provide a minimum of 4 visits to community meal sites at Glendale Community Services & Parks locations to do outreach, sign children up for the Summer Reading Challenge and give away free books for kids to keep.

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
We will be partnering with the Glendale Community Services & Parks to provide book giveaways at meal sites.

FISCAL IMPACT
The Lunch at the Library Summer will cost $5,714, which was not included as a part of the FY 2024-25 approved budget. Therefore, staff is requesting an appropriation of $5,714 from State Grant Revenue. The appropriation request is outlined below:

Requesting Appropriation
Amount From (Account String) To (Account String) Funding Source $5,714 GL: 32610-2750-
LAC-0020-P0000
PL: LAC01332AG
GL: 45350-2750-
LAC-0020-P0000
PL: LAC01332AG
Library Fund –
State Grant
Revenue

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
Because no possibility exists that the activity in question (Lunch at the Library) may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA review under the common sense exemption set forth in 14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3).

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
This item is exempt from campaign disclosure requirements.

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Alternative 1: The City Council may decline to adopt a Motion and Resolution of Appropriation and, thus, forfeit the grant funding.

Alternative 2: The City Council may consider any other alternative not proposed by staff.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
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Submitted by:

Lessa Pelayo-Lozada, Acting Director of Library, Arts & Culture Prepared by:

Armineh Hoonanian, Principal Administrative Officer
Approved by:

Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
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MOTION
Moved by Council Member ________________________________, seconded by Council Member ___________________________________, that the Council of the City of Glendale hereby:

1. Accepts $5,714 in California State Library funds to support the Lunch at the Library Summer 2025 program, as more fully outlined in the Acting Director of Library, Arts and Culture’s February 11, 2025 Report to the City Council; and

2. Authorizes the City Manager, or a designee to execute all agreements, amendments, certifications, and documents necessary to accept and implement the funding.

Vote as Follows:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Pacific Park Playground and Pool Shade Structure Project Construction Contract Change Order

1. Motion authorizing an amendment to Contract No. 8002312 with ARC Construction, Inc., increasing the contract amount by $240,000 for added project scope, and approving a 10% contingency of $24,000.

2. Resolution of appropriation to appropriate $174,409 from General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance to the Pacific Park Playground and Pool Shade Structure Project

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Calendar
Approved for February 11, 2025 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Pacific Park Playground and Pool Shade Structure Project is currently in the construction phase and includes the replacement of the park’s splashpad, the replacement of shade structures in the play area, replacement of temporary shade structures at the pool with permanent structures, and a renovation of the park bathroom.

During this construction phase, staff identified additional recommended project components that will improve safety and are essential for the project’s successful completion. This includes the removal and replacement of the rubberized flooring under the playground area, removal and replacement of streetlights throughout the park and modifications of the design of the new shade canopy.

The amount of the proposed contract change order is $240,000 plus a 10% contingency, totaling $264,000. To fully cover the cost of the proposed change order, an appropriation of $174,409 from the General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance is needed.

RECOMMENDATION
Authorize an amendment to the contract with ARC Construction, Inc., increasing the contract amount by $240,000 for added project scope, approving a 10% contingency $24,000, to ensure the successful completion of the project. Additionally, approve a Resolution of Appropriation for $174,409 to cover the cost of the amendment 97 of 262
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ANALYSIS
Pacific Park and Edison Elementary School, located at 501 S. Pacific Avenue, are a joint use facility between the city and Glendale Unified School District. The campus was originally completed in 2003 and was the first joint-use development project between the city and Glendale Unified School District. The 10.5-acre site includes a park, library, community center, and elementary school. The park includes a little league ballfield, picnic area, multipurpose sports field, multi-purpose court, children’s play area, and outdoor pool. The Community Center building hosts several recreational programs including extensive afterschool and educational programs, sports and arts enrichment classes, and youth and family services.

Pacific Park Playground and Pool Shade Structure Project is intended to remove and replace the 20-year old splash pad water feature with a new state-of-the-art feature that will include a water recycling system. Additionally, the project will renovate the existing restrooms at this site to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations.

The project also includes the replacement of shade structures in the play area and replacement of temporary shade structures at the pool with permanent structures.

On November 1, 2022, the City Council approved a Resolution to adopt the project plans and specifications and the city advertised for bids. On August 29, 2023 the City Council authorized award of a construction contract to ARC Construction, Inc. for $2,377,902 plus a 10% contract contingency of $237,790 and a Resolution of Appropriation.

Staff identified additional project work needed at the construction site that are critical for ensuring the long-term safety, functionality, and quality of the park. The resilient rubberized flooring at the playground, now 10 years old, has reached the end of its lifespan and requires replacement. This flooring has endured multiple patches from normal wear and tear and has been recently damaged further from construction activity.

Specifically, installation of the canopy footings required the contractor to drill and auger into the old flooring, impairing its stability and construction equipment traversing the flooring has further damaged its surface. Replacing the flooring will enhance the appearance and safety of the park.

The park includes 14 streetlights, of which 4 fell during the recent windstorms. In order to abate this potential safety hazard, all 14 lights should be replaced. Since the contractor is already mobilized and has provided a fair price for the replacement, it is cost-effective to complete the light installation within the current scope of work.

Finally, the deferred canopy design now significantly differs from the generic design originally shown in the bid set. The new design requires larger, more stable foundations (3-foot by 9-foot, compared to the original 2-foot by 6-foot) and 18-inch poles rather than 12-inch poles to meet the project’s updated structural requirements. Furthermore, due to unknown underground utilities, the contractor has been asked to hand dig the first 3 feet of each foundation to prevent damage to any hidden obstructions, adding complexity to the task. These changes are essential to ensure the safety and stability of the canopy 98 of 262
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STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
The work will be coordinated with the contractor and Community Services & Parks Department (CSP) staff to minimize any disruptions to operations and the public.

FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed construction contract amendment for the Pacific Park Playground and Pool Shade Structure Project will cost $240,000 plus a 10% contingency, totaling $264,000, a portion of which was included in the FY 2024-25 budget. Therefore, staff is requesting for an appropriation of $174,409 from the City’s General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance. The appropriation request is outlined below:

Existing Appropriation
Amount Account String Funding Source
$89,591 GL: 52100-2010-CSP-0020-P0000
PL: CSP00709AG
CDBG Fund
Requesting Appropriation
Amount From (Account
String)
To (Account String) Funding Source
$174,409 25300-1010-000 GL: 51200-4010-
PWD-0020-P0000
PL: PWD00709BN
General Fund

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
This project is Categorically Exempt under the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a Class 2 exemption pursuant state CEQA Guidelines, Section 15302.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
This item is exempt from campaign disclosure requirements.

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Alternative 1: Do not approve the Motion and Resolution of Appropriation, which would prevent approval of additional project work and the project outcome will be substandard.

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ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

Daniel Hernandez, Director of Public Works
Prepared by:

Arthur Asaturyan, Senior Project Manager
Approved by:

Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
None.
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MOTION
Moved by Council Member , seconded
by Council Member , that the Council of the City of
Glendale authorizes the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a contract change order to Contract No. 8002312 with ARC Construction, Inc., for the removal and replacement of the rubberized flooring under the playground area, removal and replacement of streetlights throughout the Park and modifications to the design of the new shade canopy for the Pacific Park Playground and Pool Shade Structure Project Project, as follows:

1. Increase the contract amount by two hundred forty thousand dollars ($240,000).

2. Authorize an additional 10% or twenty-four thousand dollars ($24,000) for contract contingencies.

Votes as follows:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
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City Clerk
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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Award of a new Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to Mark Thomas and Company, Inc. (Mark Thomas) and Appropriation of Measure R Funds for the North Verdugo Road Multimodal Improvements Project, and execution of an amendment to the existing PSA 8001984 with Mark Thomas for the San Fernando Road Beautification Phase II Project.
1) Motion authorizing the City Manager or a designee to enter into and execute a PSA with Mark Thomas, to provide Professional Engineering Services for the North Verdugo Road Multimodal Improvements Project in the amount of $1,572,625.
2) Motion authorizing the City Manager or a designee to execute a contract amendment to PSA 8001984 with Mark Thomas for the San Fernando Road Beautification project to perform additional traffic study, engineering and landscape design services, and public outreach regarding pedestrian safety and street improvements on San Fernando Road and adjacent streets, increasing the contract amount by $254,915, and extending the contract time by 24 months.
3) Resolution of Appropriation to appropriate $9,000,000 in Measure R Regional Return Funds for the North Verdugo Road Multimodal Improvements Project

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Calendar
Approved for February 11, 2025 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A PSA is required to hire a consultant to provide professional engineering services for the North Verdugo Road Multimodal Improvements Project, a critical Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project in the city. The consultant will complete the design plans, specifications, and estimates needed to advertise and award a construction contract, while providing as-needed bidding and construction support services for this project.
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Following a Request for Proposals (RFP) process, the consulting team of Mark Thomas, is recommended to perform the work for the North Verdugo Road Multimodal Improvements Project under a proposed PSA valued at $1,572,625.

The Public Works Department (PWD) successfully secured Measure R funds for the North Verdugo Road Multimodal Improvements project. As a result, a resolution of appropriation to appropriate these funds is required to initiate the project’s design phase. The scope of work includes multimodal improvements, signalized intersection upgrades, transit enhancements, and roadway improvements along Glendale Avenue between Monterey Road and Verdugo Road and North Verdugo Road between Glendale Avenue and Honolulu Avenue.

Additionally, the San Fernando Road Beautification Phase II Project is currently in the design phase with 30% of the design work completed. During the project development phase, additional pedestrian safety and street beautification improvements along San Fernando Road and adjacent streets were identified as part of the Local Road Safety Plan. These enhancements will require a traffic study, engineering and landscape design services, and public outreach beyond the original contract scope. The new services include an additional topographic survey and civil design of four curb extensions, landscape design along San Fernando Road, a traffic operational and parking utilization analysis at two major intersections, and a warrant analysis for a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) or Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) system. Therefore, the execution of a contract amendment to Mark Thomas’ existing PSA 8001984 is required to continue the design phase with the additional pedestrian safety and street beautification improvements described.

RECOMMENDATION
Approve the motion authorizing a PSA with Mark Thomas, to provide professional engineering services for the North Verdugo Road Multimodal Improvements Project in the amount of $1,572,625, plus a resolution of appropriation for $9,000,000 in Measure R Regional Return funding providing additional funding for this project. In addition, approve a motion executing a contract amendment to PSA 8001984 with Mark Thomas for the San Fernando Road Beautification Phase II project, increasing the contract amount by $254,915 and extending the contract duration by 24-months.

ANALYSIS
North Verdugo Road Multimodal Improvements Project.

PWD maintains a robust CIP that is guided by the latest version of multiple action plans accepted or adopted by the city, such as the Pavement Management Program (PMP), Pedestrian Plan, and Bicycle Transportation Plan (BTP).

The North Verdugo Road Multimodal Improvements Project is included in the upcoming CIP because it is a critical north-south corridor connecting several City of Glendale neighborhoods and communities to business districts and major freeways, including the I-210, SR-2, and SR-134 freeways. This corridor provides direct access to key destinations such as the Montrose Shopping Park, Glendale Community College, 104 of 262
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Verdugo Woodlands Elementary School, Civic Auditorium, Glendale Sports Complex, Oakmont Country Club, Verdugo Park, Montrose Park, and Glorietta Park. Additionally, it serves as a vital link in the Metro Beeline bus transit network. The roadway is due for infrastructure upgrades, preventative maintenance, and rehabilitation.

The BTP also identifies North Verdugo Road as a bikeway priority area. In the 2024 Draft Proposed Bike Network, this corridor is designated for Class IV protected bike lanes. Additionally, the Glendale Citywide Pedestrian Plan lists North Verdugo Road as a medium-to-high pedestrian priority area, recommending improvements such as pedestrian lighting, wayfinding signage, traffic calming measures, landscape improvements, bikeway enhancements, curb extensions, and upgrades to the pedestrian bridge enhancements adjacent to Glendale Community College.

The project will enhance pedestrian and bicyclist safety through curb extensions, the addition of bikeways where feasible, high-visibility crosswalks, upgrades to the existing pedestrian overcrossing, and improved lighting features. It will also include pavement rehabilitation, replacement of damaged concrete surfaces such as driveways, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, and traffic signals modifications at multiple intersections.

Additional work will involve as-needed sewer and storm drain infrastructure repairs and upgrades, planting trees throughout the corridor for continuous shade, replacing nonADA compliant curb ramps, and relocating bus stops to further improve multimodal transportation safety and circulation along Verdugo Road. A map showing the project location is attached in Exhibit 1.

As part of this project, a Traffic Corridor Study (TCS) will be conducted before preparing design plans to evaluate existing roadway conditions, including lane configurations, pedestrian infrastructure, and bikeway facilities. The study will recommend multiple design alternatives for community and city review, leading to a final decision before advancing to the construction document phase. The TCS will assess the feasibility of modifying turn and travel lanes, implementing new bicycle facilities, and installing raised medians. The TCS also includes conducting a level of service and vehicle miles traveled analyses and performing a parking utilization analysis.

To ensure the development of accurate design and construction documents, staff recommends hiring a professional engineering services firm. To secure the most qualified consultant, an RFP for Professional Engineering Services was issued on June 6, 2024. To encourage competitive proposals, the project was advertised on the city’s website and multiple plan-holder platforms, reaching a broad network of consultants, contractors, and construction industry professionals.

On July 25, 2024, the city received six proposals from the following consulting teams:

1. David Evans and Associates, Inc.

2. Infrastructure Engineers, a Bowman Company

3. Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

4. Mark Thomas and Company, Inc.

5. NV5
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1. PSOMAS
An evaluation team from the PWD reviewed and ranked the proposals and further interviewed the proposer’s teams based on the following criteria: proposer’s experience, measurable and trackable results, quality of submittal, and best value.

Proposer Total Score (100 points max)
Mark Thomas and Company, Inc. 95 points
Kimley Horn and Associates 94 points
Infrastructure Engineers, a Bowman Company 77 points
PSOMAS 76 points
David Evans and Associates, Inc. 75 points
NV5 75 points
Based on the combination of written submittals and interview results, Mark Thomas team was ranked as the top firm for the North Verdugo Road Multimodal Improvements Project. Staff then held multiple negotiation sessions with the consultant, successfully reducing their proposed cost from $1,892,345 to $1,572,625, representing a 17 percent reduction.

Mark Thomas’ primary responsibilities will include pre-design development plans, design development plans, public outreach, and as-needed bidding and construction support assistance.

Mark Thomas has extensive recent experience on a variety of public works projects of similar scope and cost. They successfully delivered the design for the San Fernando Road Beautification Phase I Project, which earned the city the 2024 American Public Works Association BEST Project of the Year award. Additionally, Mark Thomas has completed similar projects for the cities of Los Angeles, Long Beach, Norwalk, Santa Ana, Ontario, and other municipalities in California. They have led numerous presentations to the City Council and Planning Commission and understand how to operate as an extension of city staff.

The construction cost for the project is estimated between $25 million and $28 million.

The typical range for professional engineering services for such projects is between 7 to 10 percent of the total construction cost. The consultant’s proposed cost of $1,572,625 falls within the acceptable industry standards.

The city is required to execute a Funding Agreement (FA) for each project funded by Measure R. The FA must be executed in the first year that funds are available and prior to starting any work on the project. The agreement includes a general description of the project, the specific work elements to be completed, and the source of all funds.

On January 15, 2023, a FA was executed between Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) and City of Glendale for the North Verdugo Road Multimodal Improvements Project. City staff secured Measure R funds in the amount of $9,000,000 for design, construction, and construction support of the project. 106 of 262
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Upon appropriation of the funds and execution of the PSA, staff will begin working with Mark Thomas on the design phase of the project. After successful design completion as well as stakeholder engagement and approval, construction is expected to begin in 2027.

San Fernando Road Beautification Phase II Project
The San Fernando Road corridor is included in the upcoming CIP because the roadway is due for preventative maintenance and rehabilitation. The corridor is included in the Pedestrian Master Plan for pedestrian safety improvements.

The San Fernando Road Beautification Project received $5M funding from the Clean California Local Grant Program (CCLGP), which required timely utilization. To meet these requirements, the project was divided into two phases: Phase I, between Grandview Avenue and Elk Avenue which used these funds, and Phase II, between the City of Burbank limit at Spazier Avenue to Grandview Avenue.

Construction of Phase I was successfully completed in 2024. It included installing highvisibility crosswalks, median islands, bioretention areas, drywells, curb bulb-outs, ADAcompliant ramps, a southbound Class II bike lane, a northbound Class III bike route with enhanced sharrows (green-backed), roadway repaving, and other critical pedestrian safety and beautification features.

With the construction of Phase I completed, preparations for the plans and specifications for Phase II are underway. Phase II will feature similar enhancements, such as improved sidewalks for uninterrupted pedestrian access, upgraded bus stop shelters, ADA-compliant ramps, enhanced pedestrian safety measures, and comprehensive roadway improvements. A map showing the project location is attached in Exhibit 2.

On November 29, 2022, the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a PSA with Mark Thomas to provide engineering services for the San Fernando Road Beautification Project in the amount of $1,471,898 and authorized a 10% reserve for contingency in the amount of $147,190.

As part of Mark Thomas’ contract, the original scope of work includes preparing predesign development plans, design development plans, and providing as-needed bidding and construction support assistance.

During Phase II's design stage, additional pedestrian safety and street beautification improvements were identified, requiring further services from the consultant, including:

1. Topographic survey and civil design for additional curb extensions at:
o Kellogg Avenue and Pelanconi Avenue
o Burchett Street and Pelanconi Avenue
o Grant Avenue and Omar Street
o Alma Street and Kellogg Street
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1. Landscape and Irrigation design to increase planting area on San Fernando Road parkways in both directions from Grandview Avenue to Spazier Avenue

2. Traffic operational and parking utilization analysis at the intersection of:
o Western Avenue and San Fernando Road
o Sonora Avenue and San Fernando Road

3. Warrant analysis for a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) or Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) at the intersection of San Fernando Road and Thompson Avenue.

4. Door to door canvassing outreach at 60% construction plan completion for items 1, 3 and 4 above.

Currently, the project is at 30% design completion. While substantial progress has been made, the incorporation of additional pedestrian safety measures and street beautification requires further design efforts. Incorporating these additional services into the project’s scope is essential to keep the project on schedule and within budget while addressing the community’s needs. This approach increases connectivity and improves pedestrian safety and street beautification in the project area.

Mark Thomas Approved Contract 8001984 $1,471,898
Amendment #1 $ 64,466
Amendment #2 $ 20,281
Amendment #3 $ 53,812
Additional Changes to the Contract $ 254,915
Total New Contract Amount $1,865,372
Approved Contract Contingency $ 147,190

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
North Verdugo Road Multimodal Improvements Project.

Active participation and feedback from stakeholders and the public are vital to the successful implementation of the North Verdugo Road Multimodal Improvements Project. PWD will conduct three online public surveys from project and city stakeholders. The first survey, distributed once the branding and project details are approved, will serve as a fact-finding tool to determine the community’s needs and desires for capital improvements and active transportation in the area. The data gathered, along with recommendations from relevant master plans, will be incorporated in the design phase and development of alternatives.
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An in-person community open house will then be held to provide the public an opportunity to learn about the project and share their thoughts on the proposed alternatives. Subsequently, the second survey will be distributed to gauge community preferences and rank the proposed alternatives. The final survey will be distributed after in-person door-to-door canvassing events to finalize the community’s input.

In addition, PWD will establish a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for plan review comprising of City Council representatives, city staff, members of the Transportation and Parking Commission, and local stakeholders. Independent meetings will also be held with Verdugo Woodlands Elementary and Glendale Community College to gather input on potential improvements to drop-off and pick-up zones along the corridor.

Furthermore, PWD has partnered with Glendale Community College (GCC) for the GCC Team Internship Program during the Spring 2025 semester. This program connects businesses or organizations with GCC students, who act as a consultant team for various complex endeavors. We expect that the students will bring fresh perspectives and innovative thinking for the project components such as mobility, accessibility, creative design, landscaping, and multimodal improvements. The outcome of this program will be presented to the PWD team at the end of the semester.

To further engage the community and raise awareness, the consultant will utilize various tools and activities, including developing a unique branding identity for the project, that will be used across all communications. A dedicated webpage will serve as a central hub for project information, featuring interactive maps, project timelines, and the project manager’s contact information. A StoryMap platform will provide a userfriendly way to explore project details and alternatives. Additionally, a fact sheet summarizing key project elements and contract information will be created. Door-todoor canvassing will be conducted to engage with residents and businesses directly, informing them about the project and encouraging participation in surveys and meetings. The city will also hold briefings with key stakeholders to provide them with an overview of the project and what will be discussed at the community meetings.

Furthermore, a series of Eblast campaigns will be deployed to distribute information and reminders about the project. Recognizing the diversity of the community, the PWD is committed to conducting outreach in multiple languages, including English, Armenian, and Spanish.

The proposed alternatives and the feedback from the outreach efforts will be presented to the Transportation and Parking Commission for a recommendation and subsequently to the City Council for final approval. Once the selected alternative is approved, the project will proceed with the preparation of final plans, specifications, and cost estimates.

In conclusion, this comprehensive outreach strategy aims to ensure inclusive and effective community engagement throughout the project, fostering a transparent and collaborative process for its successful execution.
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San Fernando Road Beautification Phase II Project.

Public outreach for this project will occur at approximately 60% construction plan completion. The added outreach service in the amendment will allow the consultant to perform door to door canvassing to the impacted business and residents, present the potential alternatives, and gather feedback.

A community meeting will be hosted in person and virtually at 90% construction plan completion and will inform the public of the project details, construction schedule, future city and contractor notifications, and the impacts of the construction work in their neighborhood. Participants will also have the opportunity to provide their comments and/or ask questions regarding the project.

Additionally, outreach on this project will continue to occur through dedicated websites for the projects that are hosted through the City of Glendale domain. The websites familiarize the public to the projects and to the project teams, explain the scope of work and project locations, project phases, upcoming outreach events, and provide the public with staff contact information for questions, discussion, and/or input.

FISCAL IMPACT
North Verdugo Road Beautification and Multimodal Improvements Project The overall design development phase for the North Verdugo Road Multimodal Improvements Project will cost $1,572,625, and the construction phase is expected to cost between $25M to $28M which was not included as a part of the FY2024-25 budget.

Therefore, staff is requesting for a total appropriation to cover the design phase and a portion of the construction phase of $9,000,000 from Local Grants – Measure R Regional Return Fund. The appropriation requests are outlined below:

Requesting Appropriation
Amount From (Account String) To (Account String) Funding Source $9,000,000 GL: 34301-2550-PWD000
GL: 52100-2550-PWD0020-P0000
PL: PWD01329AG
Measure RRegional Return
Fund
San Fernando Road Beautification Phase II Project.

The additional services for the San Fernando Road Beautification Phase II Project will cost $254,915, which was approved as a part of the FY 2024-25 budget. The City Council approved funding is outlined in the following table:

Existing Appropriation
Amount Account String Funding Source
$ 1,815,178 GL: 52100-4100-CDD-0020-P0000 San Fernando
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PL: PWD00937EN Corridor Tax Share
Fund

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
Not applicable.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
The names and business addresses of the members of the board of directors, the chairperson, CEO, COO, CFO, Subcontractors and any person or entity with more than 10 percent interest in the company submitted their proposals, recommended for contract, or amendment as part of this Agenda Item Report are attached in Exhibit 3-8, in accordance with the City Campaign Finance Ordinance No. 5744.

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Alternative 1: Do not approve the motion authorizing a PSA for professional engineering design services for the North Verdugo Road Multimodal Improvements Project and the related resolution of appropriation, and do not authorize the contract amendment to the PSA 8001984 for additional engineering design services for the San Fernando Road Beautification Phase II Project. Doing so will prevent improvements to the roadway, bicycle and pedestrian safety infrastructure, traffic safety and circulation, and would result in the forfeiture of Measure R funds.

Alternative 2:The City Council may consider any other alternative not proposed by staff.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

Daniel Hernandez, Director of Public Works
Prepared by:

Armen Avazian, P.E., Principal Civil Engineer
Viktoriya Pakhanyan, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer
Huang Zheng, P.E., Civil Engineer II
Tatevik Barakazyan, P.E., Civil Engineer I
Approved by:

Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit 1: North Verdugo Road Multimodal Improvements Project Location Map Exhibit 2: San Fernando Road Beautification Phase II Project - Additional Scope 111 of 262
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Location Map
Exhibit 3: Mark Thomas Campaign Disclosure Forms
Exhibit 4: David Evans and Associates, Inc. Campaign Disclosure Forms Exhibit 5: Bowman Campaign Disclosure Forms
Exhibit 6: Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. Campaign Disclosure Forms Exhibit 7: NV5 Campaign Disclosure Forms
Exhibit 8: PSOMAS Campaign Disclosure Forms
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MOTION
Moved by Council Member ____________________________, seconded by Council Member ___________________________, that the Council of the City of Glendale hereby authorizes the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a professional services agreement – subject to approval by the City Attorney – with Mark Thomas and Company, Inc. for one million five hundred seventy-two thousand six hundred twenty-five dollars ($1,572,625) to provide Professional Engineering Services for the North Verdugo Road Multimodal Improvements Project.

Vote as follows:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

City Clerk
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MOTION
Moved by Council Member ____________________________, seconded by Council Member ___________________________, that the Council of the City of Glendale authorizes the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an amendment – subject to approval by the City Attorney – to Contract No. 8001984 with Mark Thomas and Company, Inc. for additional services related to the San Fernando Road Beautification Phase II Project, as follows:

1. Increase the contract amount by two hundred twenty-seven thousand one hundred and Eight-one dollars ($254,915).

2. Increase the contract duration by 24-months.

Vote as follows:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Authorization of Amendments to the Professional Services Agreements (PSAs) for Professional Engineering Services for the South Verdugo Road Multimodal Improvements Project, and the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Pavement Management Program (PMP) Implementation Project
1) Motion authorizing the City Manager or a designee to execute a contract amendment to PSA 8002114 with Bowman Infrastructure Engineers (Bowman) for community outreach and additional design services regarding bicycle infrastructure, increasing the contract amount by $122,692, and extending the contract time by 12-months.
2) Motion authorizing the City Manager or a designee to execute a contract amendment to PSA 8002116 with NV5, Inc. (NV5) for additional design services regarding bicycle infrastructure, increasing the contract amount by $57,700, and extending the contract time by 12-months.
3) Resolution of Appropriation to appropriate funds for the Fiscal Year 2022-23 PMP Implementation Project.

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Item
Approved for February 11, 2025 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The South Verdugo Road Multimodal Improvements Project and Fiscal Year 2022-23 PMP Implementation Project, are currently in the design phase at 60% design completion.

In anticipation of the 2024 Glendale Bicycle Transportation Plan (BTP) currently under environmental review, additional work is required to perform traffic studies, engineering design, and conduct community outreach for the proposed bicycle infrastructure improvements that were not listed in the original scope of work for these contracts. These services include preparing a traffic corridor study (TCS) for the proposed bicycle improvements in the project area, conducting community outreach, and implementing design changes based on the community’s feedback and the City Council direction.

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improvements as proposed by the 2024 BTP. The proposed amendments include increasing the contract amount of PSA 8002114 with Bowman by $122,692 and extending the duration by 12 months for community outreach and additional design services regarding bicycle infrastructure and increasing the contract amount of PSA 8002116 with NV5 by $57,700 and extending the duration by 12 months for additional design services regarding bicycle infrastructure.

RECOMMENDATION
Approve the motions authorizing contract amendments to PSA 8002114 with Bowman, increasing the contract amount by $122,692, and to PSA 8002116 with NV5, increasing the contract by $57,700; extending both contract durations by 12-months, for professional engineering services related to bicycle infrastructure, plus a resolution of appropriation providing adequate funding for the Fiscal Year 2022-23 PMP Implementation Project.

ANALYSIS
South Verdugo Road Multimodal Improvements Project
On April 11, 2023, the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a PSA with Bowman to provide professional engineering design services for the South Verdugo Road Multimodal Improvements Project in the amount of $408,344 and authorized a 10% reserve for contingencies in the amount of $40,800.

As part of Bowman’s PSA, the original scope of work includes preparing pre-design development plans, design development plans, conducting a TCS based on the City Council-approved 2012 BTP, and providing as-needed bidding and construction support assistance. The scope also includes a traffic study to develop roadway improvement alternatives, to implement bicycle infrastructure on South Verdugo Road between Colorado Boulevard and Plumas Street. Currently the project is at 60% design completion with proposed alternates developed to be presented to public for feedback.

As part of the pending 2024 BTP, additional streets within the project limits have been recommended for bicycle improvements, including Rockglen Avenue between South Verdugo Road and Lincoln Avenue, and Lincoln Avenue Between Colorado Boulevard and Rock Glen Avenue, which have been identified as potential Class III Bike Boulevard Routes. As a result, it is necessary to conduct a TCS to assess the feasibility of implementing Class III Bike Boulevards and associated traffic calming features such as traffic circles, chicanes, and traffic diverters to maintain low vehicle speeds and volumes.

Furthermore, in anticipation of the development of alternatives on South Verdugo Road to support potentially new bicycle infrastructure, such as protected or buffered bicycle lanes, staff requested the consultant to incorporate a robust outreach plan to engage the impacted community which was not included as part of their original scope of work. These efforts include hosting in-person and virtual community meetings, leveraging diverse outreach methods such as social media, e-blasts, surveys, and door-to-door polling, 166 of 262
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utilizing multilingual medias in English, Armenian, and Spanish as further elaborated in the Stakeholder/Outreach section of this report.

The outreach effort is essential due to the potential changes in roadway conditions and the introduction of bicycle infrastructure on South Verdugo Road between Colorado Boulevard and Plumas Avenue, and adjacent streets. The community outreach campaign will allow staff to gather valuable feedback from stakeholders to include in the final design plans.

Bowman Approved PSA 8002114 $ 408,344
Proposed PSA Contract Amendment $ 122,692
Total New PSA Amount $ 531,036
Original Approved PSA Contingency $ 40,800
Fiscal Year 2022-23 PMP Implementation Project
On April 11, 2023, the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a PSA with NV5 to provide engineering design services for the Fiscal Year 2022-23 PMP Implementation Project in the amount of $368,500 and authorized a 10% reserve for contingencies in the amount of $36,850.

As part of NV5’s contract, the original scope of work includes preparing pre-design development plans, design development plans, and providing as-needed bidding and construction support assistance. The streets within the limits of the project are not identified in the 2012 Glendale BTP for bicycle improvements, with the exception of bicycle routes that do not warrant traffic studies.

As part of the pending 2024 BTP, several streets within the project limits have been recommended for bicycle improvements, including Columbus Avenue, Maple Street, and Louise Street, which have been identified as potential Class III Bike Boulevard Routes.

As a result, it is necessary to conduct a TCS to assess the feasibility of implementing Class III Bike Boulevards and associated traffic calming features such as traffic circles, chicanes, and traffic diverters to maintain low vehicle speeds and volumes.

NV5 Approved PSA 8002116 $ 368,500
Proposed PSA Contract Amendment $ 57,700
Total New PSA Amount $ 426,200
Original Approved PSA Contingency $ 36,850
Currently, these two projects are at 60% design completion. While significant progress has been made in advancing the design and incorporating critical components of the 2012 BTP, the introduction of additional design elements from the 2024 BTP requires new comprehensive TCS, design, and project outreach. Incorporating these additional services into the project scope is essential to keep the projects on schedule and within budget while aligning with the 2024 BTP and addressing the community’s needs. 167 of 262
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STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
South Verdugo Road Multimodal Improvements Project
This project is currently at 60% design completion with corridor alternates developed for South Verdugo Road. Due to the BTP proposed bicycle facility on this corridor to accommodate potential protected or buffered bicycle lanes, staff recommend undertaking an extensive outreach campaign. Therefore, after the execution of the contract amendment, community engagement efforts will be implemented to gather feedback on the project. The outreach campaign will use diverse methods during this phase such as, community open house events, social media outreach, e-blasts, project mailers, online public surveys, door-to-door surveying and polling, stakeholder briefings, and presentations. This approach on the project outreach aims to provide multiple opportunities for residents and stakeholders to share their insights and preferences on the project alternatives.

As part of this campaign, a dedicated project webpage will serve as a central hub of information. This webpage will feature project-specific branding materials, an ArcGIS StoryMap offering an intuitive interface with interactive maps, project details, and direct access to surveys and make all outreach publications available in English, Armenian, and Spanish. Key information posted on the project website will include a Fact Sheet summarizing the project’s critical elements such as proposed bicycle infrastructure alternatives, corridor maps, timelines, and project contact information. Additionally, the surveys designed to capture community input will be posted on the project dedicated website.

After completing the project outreach and gathering feedback on the bicycle infrastructure alternatives for South Verdugo Road, staff will present the alternatives and supporting data to the Traffic and Parking Commission, followed by the City Council, for a final recommendation.

Fiscal Year 2022-23 PMP Implementation Project
Since this project does not require lane repurposing on any of the project locations, public outreach for this project will occur at approximately 90% design plan completion. The community meeting will be hosted in person and virtual and will inform the public of the project details, construction schedule, future city and contractor notifications, and the impacts of the construction work in their neighborhood. Participants will also have the opportunity to provide their comments and/or ask questions regarding the project.

FISCAL IMPACT
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The additional design and community outreach services from Bowman for the South Verdugo Road Multimodal Improvements Project will cost $122,692 which as approved as a part of the FY 2024-25 budget. No new appropriation is being requested at this time.

The City Council approved funding is outlined below:

Existing Appropriation
Amount Account String Funding Source
$122,692 GL: 52100-2550-PWD-0020-P0000
PL: PWD00380BG
Measure R Regional Return
Fund
Fiscal Year 2022-23 PMP Implementation Project
The additional design services from NV5 for the Fiscal Year 2022-23 PMP Implementation Project will cost $57,700, which was not included as a part of the FY 2024-25 budget. Therefore, staff is requesting for an appropriation of $57,700 from the General Fund. The appropriation request is outlined below:

Requesting Appropriation
Amount From (Account
String)
To (Account String) Funding Source
$57,700 GL: 24219-4020-PWD0000-
GL: 52100-4020-PWD0020-P0000
PL: PWD00576AN
Gas Tax Fund

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
These projects are categorically exempt from environmental review because of CEQA Guidelines §§ 15301.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
The names and business addresses of the members of the board of directors, the chairperson, CEO, CFO, Subcontractors and any person or entity with more than 10 percent interest in the company proposed for contract in this Agenda Item Report are attached in Exhibit 3 and 4, in accordance with the City Campaign Finance Ordinance No. 5744.

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Alternative 1: Do not authorize contract amendments to PSA 8002114 with Bowman for additional design and community outreach services and PSA 8002116 with NV5 for additional design services, and do not approve the related resolution of appropriation. This would exclude the engineering and public outreach related work as proposed by the 2024 BTP from these projects.

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ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

Daniel Hernandez, Director of Public Works
Prepared by:

Armen Avazian, P.E., Principal Civil Engineer
Viktoriya Pakhanyan, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer
Rustom Tavitian, P.E., Civil Engineer II
Approved by:

Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit 1: South Verdugo Road Multimodal Improvement Project Location Map Exhibit 2: Fiscal Year 2022-23 PMP Implementation Project Location Map Exhibit 3: Bowman Campaign Disclosure Forms
Exhibit 4: NV5 Campaign Disclosure Forms
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MOTION
Moved by Council Member , seconded
by Council Member , that the Council of the City of
Glendale authorizes the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an amendment – subject to approval by the City Attorney – to Professional Services Agreement (PSA) 8002114 with Bowman Infrastructure Engineers for community outreach and additional design services regarding bicycle infrastructure related to the South Verdugo Road Multimodal Improvements Project, as follows:

1. Increase the PSA amount by one hundred twenty-two thousand six hundred ninetytwo dollars ($122,692).

2. Extend the PSA duration by twelve (12) months.

Votes as follows:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
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City Clerk
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MOTION
Moved by Council Member , seconded
by Council Member , that the Council of the City of
Glendale authorizes the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an amendment – subject to approval by the City Attorney – to Professional Services Agreement (PSA) 8002116 with NV5, Inc. for additional design services regarding bicycle infrastructure related to the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Pavement Management Program Implementation Project, as follows:

1. Increase the PSA amount by fifty-seven thousand seven hundred dollars ($57,700).

2. Extend the PSA duration by twelve (12) months.

Votes as follows:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
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City Clerk
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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Appeal of Design Review Board's approval of DRB Case No. PDR 002532-2023 located at 1000 Sandringham Drive for the construction of a new 2-story, 5,067 squarefoot (SF) single-family dwelling with an attached 3-car garage on a vacant 31,290 SF lot located in the R1R, FAR District III Zone.

1. Motion to sustain the Design Review Board’s decision of April 25, 2024, to approve the project with conditions.

2. Motion to continue the matter, directing the City Attorney to draft findings reversing the Design Review Board’s decision and denying the project.

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Public Hearing
Approved for February 11, 2025 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This hearing is an appeal of a decision made by the Design Review Board on April 25, 2024, to approve with conditions Design Review Case No. PDR 002532-2023 for the construction of a new two-story, 5,067 SF single-family residence and an attached three-car garage on a 31,290 SF lot in the R1R, FAR District III zone (“Project”). The first floor will contain 2,880 SF and the second floor will contain 2,187 SF. A swimming pool and 1,400 SF basement (not counted as floor area due to ceiling height) are also proposed.

The appellant is requesting that the City Council overturn the Design Review Board decision to approve Design Review Case No. PDR 002532-2023 and deny the Project.

The appellant’s arguments focus on the following:
• There was a violation of a specific provision of law, which forms the basis for the appeal;
• The Board exceeded its authority;
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• The Board failed to fulfill a mandatory duty;
• The Board refused to hear or consider certain facts before rendering its decision; • The evidence before the Board was insufficient or inadequate to support its approval decision; and
• New evidence not previously presented, which if considered, should change the Board’s approval decision.

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council sustain the Design Review Board's approval of Case No. PDR 002532-2023, based on all of the evidence, testimony, reasoning and findings of the DRB articulated at the April 25, 2024 DRB hearing, and set forth in the DRB’s Record of Decision (PDR 002532-2023 ) dated April 25, 2024, staff’s analysis of the appeal set forth below, any additional testimony or evidence presented at this hearing, and the Project’s overall conformance with the Comprehensive Design Guidelines.

If the Council wishes to reverse the Design Review Board’s decision, a second alternate motion is included to continue the matter for three weeks, without further public notice, and direct the City Attorney to prepare written findings in support of denying the Project.

BACKGROUND
This hearing is an appeal of a decision made by the Design Review Board on April 25, 2024, to approve Design Review Board Case No. PDR 002532-2023 with conditions for the construction of a new two-story, 5,067 SF single-family residence and an attached three-car garage, with a swimming pool and a basement on a 31,290 SF lot in the R1R, FAR District III zone.

General Information
Appellant: Christopher Smee
Status of Appellant: Interested Party
Applicant: Malekian and Associates
2255 Honolulu Avenue #1A
Montrose, CA 91020
Owner: Garnik Hovsepyan
GTS Investment Group LLC.
1400 Greenbrier Road
Glendale, CA 91207
Requested Action:
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The appellant is requesting that the City Council reverse the Design Review Board decision to approve Design Review Board Case No. PDR 002532-2023.

Legal Description: PM 144-4-5 Lot A Ex Land Description in document 2447914,051011
APN: 5650-001-017
Zone: “R1R” Low Density Residential Zone, Floor Area District III Land Use Element: Low Density Residential
Lot Size and Frontage: The Project site is approximately 31,290 SF and has a frontage of approximately 75.5 feet along Sandringham Drive, near the intersection of Sandringham Drive and Balmoral Drive.

Existing Site Characteristics: The subject site is irregularly-shaped, currently vacant and located in the Greenbriar neighborhood above Verdugo Park. The northwestern portion of the site was previously graded and is relatively flat. The remainder of the site slopes steeply down to the residential neighborhoods below. Low density single-family residential neighborhoods, zoned R1R, surround the site to the north, south and west.

To the east, an 8.2 acre vacant (Bachman Open Space) site, zoned SR (Special Recreation) is City-owned. There are no protected trees on the site.

A single-family house (similar to the current proposal) was approved for the subject site in 2008. A lot line adjustment between the subject site and the adjacent City-owned parcel was approved in 2005.

Circulation: Both Sandringham Drive and Balmoral Street are classified as local streets in the City’s Circulation Element of the General Plan. On-street parking is available on both sides of these streets adjacent to the subject property.

Surrounding Land Use/Zoning: The majority of properties nearby the subject site are zoned R1R (Restricted Residential), FAR District III. Immediately north and east of the site is the Bachman Open Space area, which is approximately 8.2 acres and zoned SR (Special Recreation). Properties within the surrounding area vary widely in size. Within 300 linear feet of the site, the average lot size is 15,945 square feet. The surrounding homes are predominantly two-story. Home sizes range from 1,965 SF to 5,515 SF with an average size of 3,833 SF.

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PROJECT HISTORY
DRB Case (PDR 002532-2023):

December 16, 2005 – Lot Line Adjustment Case No. 04-1-A between two parcels at 1000-1012 Sandringham Drive and 1376 -1382 Sunshine Drive was found to be in compliance with local zoning and building ordinances. On October 11, 2005, Certificates of Compliance and a grant deed related to the lot line adjustment were recorded at the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office.

June 26, 2008 – Design Review Board Case No. 1-PDR-2007-134 was presented to the Design Review Board for the construction of a new, two-story, 5,113 SF single-family residence in the R1R, FAR District II zone. A swimming pool and basement were also proposed. The Board approved this project with three conditions. The design of the residence was very similar to the present design. The house was never built.

November 21, 2023 – Applicant submitted a design review application (PDR 002532- 2023) proposing the construction of a new, two-story, 5,067 SF single-family residence and an attached three-car garage on a 31,290 SF lot in the R1R, FAR District III zone.

A swimming pool and 1,400 SF basement were also proposed.

April 25, 2024 - Design Review Board Case No. PDR 002532-2023 was presented to the Design Review Board with a staff recommendation to approve the project with conditions.

The DRB voted unanimously (3-0, Kaskanian and Simonian absent) to approve the Project with three conditions:

Conditions:

1. Vines or other hanging plants shall be planted adjacent to the driveway retaining walls to soften the appearance of these features.

2. Rescale the entry of the residence slightly to reduce its mass, while maintaining the balance of the overall façade composition.

3. To visually minimize the rear retaining walls, the color and materials used shall blend with the adjacent earth and substantial landscaping shall be planted above and below them.

May 10, 2024 – An interested party (the appellant) appealed the case.

ANALYSIS
SUMMARY OF DESIGN REVIEW BOARD’S DISCUSSION FROM APRIL 25, 2024:
• Three of the five current Design Review Board members attended the April 25, 2024, meeting at which the Project was discussed. Board Members Kaskanian and Simonian were absent.
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• Board Member Welch stated that the subject Project was prominent on a unique lot. The proposed residence would be located between a high granite hillside and a very large house and while it will be visible from the street, it is setback significantly with a long driveway and in line with other homes on Balmoral Drive.

He cited no objections regarding the site planning of the project. Mr. Welch acknowledged that the proposed residence is massive and prominent but is located in a neighborhood of very large homes. The detailing of the house is well done and breaks up the straight up and down massing. The proposed residence appropriately integrates with the rest of the neighborhood. Mr. Welch noted that the design and detailing is very nice, including the copper roofing and window details and that the entry does not rise to being “monumental”. His biggest objection regarding the project was the back side of the house and the prominence of it with anyone viewing it from a distance. He stated that any downslope retaining walls need to blend with the hillside and significant landscaping should be provided in this area, along with anything else considered that would minimize these walls.
• Board Member Tchaghayan concurred with Mr. Welch. She stated that the house, while not her style, was beautifully done and she appreciates the details.

Ms. Tchaghayan acknowledged that the house was massive but that the subject site is helping the situation, where the house is away from the street and pushed back in line with other houses and no other neighbors around it. She also had concerns regarding the rear retaining walls but appreciated their terracing. • Board member Lockareff stated that she was more challenged with the Project than the other two Board members. She felt that the Project was massive and much more visible than she would have thought. Ms. Lockareff concurred with the concerns expressed regarding the rear retaining walls and her opinion regarding the potential alterations to the front of the residence to minimize its massiveness generated some Board discussion and in the end a condition to slightly rescale the entry of the residence.

The Board voted to approve the project (3 - yes, 0 – no, 2 - absent) with three conditions, as noted above.

SUMMARY OF APPELLANT’S DISCUSSION and STAFF’S ANALYSIS OF APPEAL:

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exceeded its authority, failed to fulfill a mandatory duty, and refused to hear or consider certain facts before rendering their decision. Further, the appellant believes that the evidence before the Board was insufficient or inadequate to support its approval and that new evidence, not previously presented, which if considered, should change the Board’s approval decision. The appellant also provided additional facts to support their opinion related to the appeal. Detailed content of the appellant’s arguments are contained in the appeal application. For clarity, staff has labeled arguments contained in the appellant’s appeal application. Below is a summary of the statements made by the appellant in the appeal application, as required by Glendale Municipal Code Section

2.88.030 and staff’s analysis of those arguments:

1. The appellant argues that the proposed Project provided insufficient notice because the required “story poles” were installed less than 10 days prior to the Design Review Board meeting, preventing neighbors from viewing the project story poles prior to this meeting.

Further, the appellant states that the appeal fee submitted is filed under protest because the hearing date was set prematurely by the City.

Staff’s Response:

The story poles for the project were installed approximately 5 days prior to the hearing, and the City’s Zoning Code does not contain a requirement that an applicant erect the temporary frames (story poles) any number of days prior to the Design Review Board hearing. All public noticing for the project, including installing an on-site sign, mailing property owners and occupants within 500 feet of the subject site notice of the public hearing, and posting the public hearing notice at City Hall and on the City’s website, were done in a timely manner. Accordingly, both the noticing and the temporary frame installation were completed in a timely manner consistent with legal requirements.

2. The appellant states that the subject parcel has an irregular shape and does not follow a clear lot line, as required by subdivision codes. The appellant questions whether the lot was created legally, whether variances were granted for lot frontage and why the property does not match the shape and square footage of the parcel description shown in the Los Angeles County Tax Assessor maps.

Staff’s Response:

The subject parcel is an irregular shape, particularly in its northern portion; however, no changes to the lot or property lines are proposed as a result of the present application.

The present application seeks approval to construct a new single-family residence on the subject lot. A lot line adjustment between 1000-1012 Sandringham (the subject site) and 1376-1382 Sunshine Drive (the lot immediately north of the subject site) was found to be in compliance with local zoning and building ordinances on December 6, 2004. 186 of 262
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Certificates of compliance and a grant deed related to this lot line adjustment were recorded at the Los Angeles County Recorder’s office on October 11, 2005. The two lots were legally altered with the approval of the lot line adjustment and the recording of the above-mentioned documents with the County. There were no variances granted for lot frontage at the time of the lot line adjustment. The submitted site plan for the project and the Los Angeles County assessor’s map for the subject site match in shape and property line dimensions, with the exception of the western property line, which is 0.01- FT in deviation – the assessor’s map shows a dimension of 336.97 feet while the survey and site plan submitted with the project application shows a dimension of 336.96 feet.

The square footages of subject site are the same on both the assessor’s map and the site plan. Accordingly, the evidence demonstrates the Project site, parcel and/or lot is legally sufficient.

3. The appellant states that there is a fire access easement across the driveway portion of the property that has been gated off, and questions the legitimacy of this. The applicant questions whether the City’s Fire Department knows about this claimed easement, given the very high fire severity zone in which the property, as well as wildlands to the north and east of the subject site and surrounding residential area, is located.

Staff Response:

Staff spoke with a representative of the City’s Fire Department and there is no fire access easement across the driveway portion of the property. The appellant is accurate in stating that the subject site and the surrounding area are located in a very high fire hazard severity zone.

4. The appellant is unclear whether a portion of Parcel A (now Bachman Open Space) that was given to the City as open space was legally or illegally subdivided. The appellant states that the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review is required when a City accepts lands for public purpose, which he assumes is open space and habitat protection, and questions when the land donation was cleared through CEQA.

Staff Response:

As previously mentioned, in 2004/2005, a lot line adjustment was found in compliance with City zoning and building ordinances and certificates of compliance and a grant deed were recorded in the Los Angeles County Recorder’s office between the subject site (1000 Sandringham) and the adjacent property to the north and east, what is known as Bachman Open Space. This change in parcel boundaries was legally done with recordings of these documents. The purpose of the lot line adjustment was for the City to acquire additional open space and access to the adjacent city-owned parcel. The area of land which encompassed the lot line adjustment, approximately 20,250 SF, was 187 of 262
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donated from the private property owners of 1000-1012 Sandringham Drive to the City, which owns the adjacent Bachman Open Space.

Lot line adjustments are ministerial projects. Ministerial projects are projects where the law requires a governmental agency to act on a project using fixed standards and the agency does not have authority to use its own judgement. Ministerial projects are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements. CEQA only applies to discretionary actions. Discretionary actions under CEQA are projects that require a government agency to use judgement to approve or disapprove them. CEQA review was not required with the lot line adjustment in the present case.

5. The appellant contends that the entire original parcel (including the subject site) should be in public ownership as open space given the area is a known wildlife corridor. The appellant notes that protection of wildlife habitat and corridors and natural resource protection is policy in the Greener Glendale Plan and the City’s General Plan and cites state law on the importance of preserving wildlife habitats and corridors. The appellant concludes that Project design that accommodates (development), while protecting wildlife corridors, falls under the purview of the Design Review Board and suggests design modifications and conditions to the Project. These modifications and conditions include the following:
a. Northern 15 feet of the property should be designated for wildlife passage, rather than the minimum 10-ft. interior setback.
b. Fencing/retaining walls should be limited to no more than 3 ft. high along the northerly 15 feet of the property to allow open access for migrating wildlife. c. No buildings/accessory structures should be constructed within 15 feet of the northerly property line, within the area designated as a wildlife passage. d. No outdoor lighting/spill over lighting should be permitted within the northern 15 feet of the property, consistent with dark skies and privacy requirements. e. A maximum of 15% or less slope should be instituted, consistent with the Glendale Municipal Code for driveways, which would allow for wildlife access as well as for firefighters during emergency events.
f. The second story of the residence should be setback from the slope along the northern edge of the property, adjacent to the wildlife passage to allow light and air flow and reduce the “tunneling” effect.
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g. Native landscaping, chosen from a fire-wise pallet and approved by the Fire Department, should be used particularly within the northern 15 feet of the property.
h. Mechanical equipment should not be located within the northerly 15 feet of the property, within the wildlife passage.
i. Trash enclosures should not be located within the northern 15 feet of the property, within the wildlife passage.
j. Consistent with the Hillside Design Guidelines, walls along the northerly property line should be decorative and contain natural material to blend into the landscape.
k. Any walled areas should include steps or terraces to allow access escape during emergencies and for fuel modification and other maintenance. l. Required drainage facilities should be colored to match the hillside and use decorative treatment.

Staff Response:

The subject site (1000 Sandringham) is privately owned and zoned R1R (Restricted Residential) zone. Single-family homes are a permitted use in this zone and the present project is the construction of a new single-family house. The subject site was initially larger in size. As mentioned, in 2004/2005, a lot line adjustment was performed between this site and the adjacent approximately 8.2 acre City-owned site, Bachman Open Space. The lot line adjustment (and deed) transferred approximately 20,500 SF of the subject site to the City-owned site for open space purposes.

The Greener Glendale Plan is the City’s sustainability plan and was adopted in March 2012. The purpose of this Plan is to describe specific measures that the City can take to address topics including, energy, water, waste, transportation, urban design, urban nature, and environmental and how the City can meet its state-mandated reduction targets for greenhouse gas emissions.

As it relates to the appellant’s suggested conditions and design modifications, staff’s responses are as follows:
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does not include an easement for wildlife access and the Design Review Board has no authority to require an easement.
b. Retaining walls are located within the street front and interior setbacks. These walls are either a maximum of 18 inches, three feet or five feet depending on their locations, consistent with Zoning Code requirements. c. There are no buildings within 15 feet of the northern property line. There are retaining walls within this area, consistent with Zoning Code requirements. There is no area designated as a wildlife passage on this privately-owned site, zoned for single-family use.
d. The City does not have a “dark skies” ordinance and regulations related to privacy are limited to certain window locations and balconies. There will be lighting installed on the proposed residence. Staff did not note any lighting on the various retaining walls proposed for the Project.
e. There are areas of the driveway with a maximum 20% slope, as permitted in the Zoning Code. Transition slopes are also shown on the plans. During plan check, driveway slopes will be verified to ensure compliance with code requirements. f. The front of the house generally faces the northern property line. There are areas of the second floor of the residence where the second floor steps in from the first floor and other areas where the floors are “in-line”. The closest portion of the house to the northern property line is approximately 17 feet. g. Native and drought-tolerant planting is used throughout the site. A minimum 100-foot fuel modification zone is required by the Fire Department. h. Mechanical equipment is proposed in the western portion of the site adjacent to the proposed residence, approximately 10 feet from the western interior property line. The location of this equipment complies with the City’s Zoning Code. i. Trash storage is located adjacent to the garage in a “trash storage area” and covered by the walkway leading to the front door of the residence. A small portion of this area, which is in effect subterranean, is located within 15 feet of the northern property line.
j. Retaining walls are split face CMU, which is consistent with the “decorative wall” requirements in the zoning code and the Hillside Design Guidelines. k. There are a number of retaining walls proposed for the project. Some of these walls have railings above them depending on the particular circumstances. The property owner will be responsible for maintenance of the site as well as anything related to fuel modification responsibilities. The Building and Safety Division will review the Project during plan check to ensure the residence will be safe and provide proper access.
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check, drainage will be checked by the Building and Safety Division and the Public Works Department.

Accordingly, staff does not recommend imposing any of the appellant’s proposed conditions.

SUMMARY
Based on the analysis of the appeal and the reasoning contained in the April 25, 2024, staff report, staff recommends that the City Council sustain the Design Review Board’s approval decision.

The basis of the staff’s recommendation includes the following:

Site Planning: The proposed site planning is appropriate, as modified by any conditions, to the site and its surroundings for the following reasons:
• The residence does not have much presence from the adjacent streets, given the unusual shape of the lot.
• The residence will be located on a relatively flat portion of the subject site. • The attached garage proposed is typical of the neighborhood. The garage (as well as the residence) will be located within the main body and not the “flag” portion of the lot and, therefore, is not readily visible from the public right-of-way. • The landscape plans propose drought-tolerant plants, consistent with the Hillside Design Guidelines. As conditioned, vines or other hanging plants shall be installed to soften the appearance of the driveway adjacent retaining walls as well as the walls at the rear of the house.

Mass and Scale: The proposed mass and scale are appropriate, as modified by any conditions, to the site and its surroundings for the following reasons:
• The proposed residence is located on a flat portion of a relatively steep lot. • While the south elevation of the proposed residence does not follow the topography of the site, given the location of the proposed residence as well as existing topography and development in the greater neighborhood, this should not be problematic.
• While the proposed residence (including its entry) is large and appears monumental, it is set back significantly from adjacent streets. As conditioned, the entry shall be slightly reduced in scale, while maintaining the balance of the overall façade composition.
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Building Design and Detailing: The proposed building design and detailing are appropriate, as modified by any conditions, to the site and its surroundings for the following reasons:
• The large balcony located off the primary bedroom should not pose privacy concerns given its location and orientation and distance from the adjacent property to the west.
• The various materials used, including smooth stucco, slate roofing and fiberglass windows, are of high quality and re-enforce the architectural design of the proposed residence.
• As conditioned, to visually minimize the rear retaining walls, the color and materials used shall blend with the adjacent earth.

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
The Code requires public notice when the Council considers approval of entitlements such as design review. Staff has mailed copies of the notice to all property owners and occupants within 500’ of the project. Also, a public notice was posted on-site.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this project.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
The project is exempt from CEQA review as a Class 3 “New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures” exemption pursuant to Section 15303 of the State CEQA Guidelines because the project is the construction of a new single-family house. The property does not appear eligible for historic designation at the federal, state or local levels and is, therefore, not considered a historic resource under the California Environmental Quality Act.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
The names and business addresses of the members of the board of directors, the chairperson, CEO, COO, CFO, Subcontractors and any person or entity with more than 10% interest in the company proposed for contract in this Agenda Item Report are attached in Exhibit 7, in accordance with the City Campaign Finance Ordinance No. 5744.

ALTERNATIVES
The City Council has the following alternatives to consider:

Alternative 1. Sustain the Design Review Board’s decision to approve Case No. PDR 002532-2023 with any desired added, removed or modified conditions.

Alternative 2. Continue the case, directing the City Attorney to draft findings supporting denial of the Design Review Board application.
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ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Prepared by:

Roger Kiesel, Senior Planner
Approved by:

Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit 1: Location Map
Exhibit 2: Project plans reviewed and approved by the Design Review Board on April 25, 2024
Exhibit 3: Staff report and Record of Decision for April 25, 2024, Board meeting Exhibit 4: Site and Neighborhood Photos
Exhibit 5: Appeal application of Board’s decision to City Council filed on May 10, 2024 Exhibit 6: Lot Line Adjustment approval
Exhibit 7: Campaign Disclosure Form
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MOTION
Moved by Council Member _____________________________, seconded by Council Member _________________________, that upon review and consideration of all documents, materials, exhibits and testimony relative to the appeal of the Design Review Board approval with conditions of Design Review Case No. PDR 002532-2023, located at 1000 Sandringham Drive (the “Design Review Case”), and after having conducted a public hearing on the appeal on February 11, 2025, pursuant to the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995, and receiving testimony, the City Council of the City of Glendale, California, based upon all of the evidence in the record, hereby SUSTAINS the Design Review Board’s decision to APPROVE the Design Review Case with conditions (the “Project”), based on the findings and conclusions set forth in the February 11, 2025, report to Council from the Director of Community Development, including any attachments thereto, and including additional findings and conditions set forth below in this motion. Further, the Council hereby adopts, and incorporates herein by this reference, the analysis, findings, conclusions and conditions of the Design Review Board in its Record of Decision dated April 25, 2024 (Exhibit 3 to the staff report to Council).

FINDINGS
In sustaining the Design Review Board’s decision and approving the Design Review Case, the Council hereby makes the following findings:

1. Site Planning: The proposed site planning is appropriate, as modified by any conditions, to the site and its surroundings for the following reasons:
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2 • The residence does not have much presence from the adjacent streets, given the unusual shape of the lot.
• The residence will be located on a relatively flat portion of the subject site. • The attached garage proposed is typical of the neighborhood. The garage (as well as the residence) will be located within the main body and not the “flag” portion of the lot and, therefore, is not readily visible from the public right-of-way. • The landscape plans propose drought-tolerant plants, consistent with the Hillside Design Guidelines. As conditioned, vines or other hanging plants shall be installed to soften the appearance of the driveway adjacent retaining walls as well as the walls at the rear of the house.

2. Mass and Scale: The proposed mass and scale are appropriate, as modified by any conditions, to the site and its surroundings for the following reasons:
• The proposed residence is located on a flat portion of a relatively steep lot. • While the south elevation of the proposed residence does not follow the topography of the site, given the location of the proposed residence as well as existing topography and development in the greater neighborhood, this should not be problematic.
• While the proposed residence (including its entry) is large and appears monumental, it is set back significantly from adjacent streets. As conditioned, the entry shall be slightly reduced in scale, while maintaining the balance of the overall façade composition.
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3 3. Building Design and Detailing: The proposed building design and detailing are appropriate, as modified by any conditions, to the site and its surroundings for the following reasons:
• The large balcony located off the primary bedroom should not pose privacy concerns given its location and orientation and distance from the adjacent property to the west.
• The various materials used, including smooth stucco, slate roofing and fiberglass windows, are of high quality and re-enforce the architectural design of the proposed residence.
• As conditioned, to visually minimize the rear retaining walls, the color and materials used shall blend with the adjacent earth.

CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL

1. Vines or other hanging plants shall be planted adjacent to the driveway retaining walls to soften the appearance of these features.

2. Rescale the entry of the residence slightly to reduce its mass, while maintaining the balance of the overall façade composition.

3. To visually minimize the rear retaining walls, the color and materials used shall blend with the adjacent earth and substantial landscaping shall be planted above and below them.

4. Malekian and Associates, Garnik Hovsepyan and/or GTS Investment Group LLC (Applicant/Owner), and their respective successors; owners by deed, deed-in-lieu of foreclosure, foreclosure or otherwise; assigns; and/or any real party in interest with an interest in the property that is the subject of this approval, and/or with an interest in the Project site, that is named as a party in any suit (hereinafter collectively the 196 of 262
4 “Developer”), agree to and shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Glendale (the “City”), and each of its agents, officers, council members, commissioners, attorneys, employees and representatives (the “Indemnitees”) from any claim, action or proceeding brought against the City and/or the Indemnities to attack, set aside, void or annul any City land use or California Environmental Quality Act approval for the Project.

The Developer agrees to use legal counsel reasonably acceptable to the City. The foregoing shall include, without limitation, payment of all damages awarded against the City and/or the Indemnitees, if any, costs of suit, attorney’s fees, and other costs and expenses incurred in connection with such action or proceeding. In the event that a claim, action or proceeding referenced herein is brought, the City shall promptly notify the Developer of the existence of the claim, action or proceeding and will cooperate fully in the defense of such claim, action or proceeding. As used herein, “land use approval” shall refer to decisions of the City approving requests of applicants for planning permits, including, but not limited to, general plan amendments, annexations, zone changes, zoning ordinance text amendments, tentative maps, vesting tentative maps, tentative parcel maps, reversions to acreage, final maps, final modifications or amendments, time extensions, parcel map waivers, lot line adjustments, boundary line adjustments, certificates of compliance, conditional certificates of compliance, design review approvals, development agreements, conditional use permits, conditional use permit modifications, conditional use permit extensions, variances, variance modifications, precise plan of design, specific plans, density bonus review/housing plan applications, sign permits, parking reduction permits, site plans, temporary use permits, any administrative or discretionary permit pertaining to a land use approval, and/or any 197 of 262
5 accompanying California Environmental Quality Act determination(s) pertaining to the type of approval referred to in this section, and any other similar approval.

Vote as follows:

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MOTION
Moved by Council Member _____________________________, seconded by Council Member _________________________, that upon review and consideration of all documents, materials, exhibits and testimony relative to the appeal of the Design Review Board approval with conditions of Design Review Case No. PDR 002532-2023, located at 1000 Sandringham Drive (the “Design Review Case”), and after having conducted a public hearing on said appeal on February 11, 2025, pursuant to the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995, and receiving testimony, the City Council, based upon all of the evidence in the record, hereby REVERSES the Design Review Board’s decision and DENIES the Design Review Case. The City Council hereby continues this matter for three weeks until the March 4, 2025 City Council meeting, without further public notice, and directs the City Attorney to prepare written findings in support of denying the Design Review Case.

Vote as follows:

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Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
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Glendale City CouncilFebruary 11, 2025

Glendale City Council
February 11, 2025