Agenda packet, first session — Glendale City Council, March 4, 2025

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MARCH 4, 2025

ROLL CALL

1. CLOSED SESSION
– 1:00 PM ( To Commence at 3:00 PM)
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: Sarian v. City of Glendale,

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L.A.S.C. Case No. 24STCV00716
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
d.

Conference with Real Property Negotiators: City-designated negotiator: Bradley Calvert. Negotiating Party: Events at Eden. Property: 1401 N. Verdugo Road.

Instructions to the negotiator(s) will concern the price and terms of payment for the lease of City-owned property
e.

Conference with Real Property Negotiators: City-designated negotiator: Roubik Golanian, Bradley Calvert. Negotiating Party: Orange Wilson, LLC. Property: 210 N.

Orange Street. Instructions to the negotiator(s) will concern the price and terms of payment for the sale of City-owned property
f.

Public Employee Appointment – Director of Library, Arts & Culture g.

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: 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 h.

Conference with Real Property Negotiators: City-designated negotiators: Roubik Golanian, Bradley Calvert, Michael J. Garcia, Gillian Van Muyden, Mark Berry and Onnig Bulanikian. Property Location: 220 and 234-236 North Glendale Avenue and 215-217, 223-225, 231-231A, and 233- 235 North Everett Street. Negotiating Parties:

Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center. Instructions to the negotiator(s) will concern the price and terms of payment for the acquisition of property

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 March 4, 2025 Regular Meeting of the Glendale City Council was Posted on February 28, 2025, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.

3. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
a.

Agenda Preview for the Meetings of Tuesday, March 11, 2025

City Clerk, re: Minutes of the Special City Council and Regular City Council Meetings of February 18, 2025
b.

Glendale Water and Power, re: Award of Contract to Paveco Construction, Inc. for Glendale Water & Power’s (GWP) City-Wide Utility Street Repairs Project

1. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into and execute a three-year contract with Paveco Construction, Inc. of Baldwin Park, California for the

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GWP City-Wide Utility Street Repairs Project (Specification No. 4002), for a not-to- exceed amount of $2,721,569, with an option for the City to extend the contract for an additional two years for a not-to-exceed amount of $2,000,000 c.

Public Works, re:

Adopt the Specification for the Petroleum Tank Testing and Repairs Program

1. Resolution adopting the Specification for the Petroleum Tank Testing and Repairs Program, Specification No. 4012; and directing the City Clerk to Advertise for Bids d.

Management Services, re: Use of City Days at the Alex Theatre: Glendale Sister City Committee Event

1. Motion to approve use of one of twelve annual City Days at the Alex Theatre for the Glendale Sister City Committee Event to be held on March 26, 2025

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
a.

Community Development, re:

Declaration that ten (10) City-owned Parking Lots
Qualify as “Exempt Surplus Land”, and further declaring that sixteen (16) additional parcels are Surplus Land pursuant to the Surplus Land Act (“SLA”)

1. Resolution finding and declaring ten (10) City-owned properties are exempt from the Surplus Land Act

2. Resolution declaring that sixteen (16) City-owned properties Surplus Land under the Surplus Land Act
b.

Community Development, re: Drive-Through Technical Report: Design and Procedures for Evaluating Developments with Drive-Through Operations

1. Motion to Provide Direction to Staff Regarding Design and Procedures for Evaluating Developments with Drive-Through Operations

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.

14. NEW BUSINESS

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15. ADJOURNMENT

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1 M I N U T E S
SPECIAL MEETING: GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor
Glendale, CA 91206
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
The Special Public Meeting of the Glendale City Council convened in the City Chambers, in said City, at 3:16 p.m., on the above date, pursuant to a call for such meeting signed by the City Clerk of the City Council, and on file with the City Clerk, a copy of which is as follows:

February 15, 2025
Date
Written Notice of said meeting was given, which Notice consisted of a copy of the foregoing Call, and was served on each Member of the Council not joining in the Call, and upon the in said City not less than 24 hours before the time fixed in said Call for said meeting, as follows:

Upon Dan Brotman at 5:00 p.m. February 15, 2025 Glendale, CA Upon Vartan Gharpetian at 5:00 p.m. February 15, 2025 Glendale, CA Upon Ardy Kassakhian at 5:00 p.m. February 15, 2025 Glendale, CA Upon Ara Najarian at 5:00 p.m. February 15, 2025 Glendale, CA Upon Elen Asatryan at 5:00 p.m. February 15, 2025 Glendale, CA Mayor Asatryan called the meeting to order at 3:16 p.m.

ROLL CALL
- Absent: Kassakhian
- Report of the City Clerk of the City Council, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the Tuesday, February 18, 2025 Special Public Meeting of the City Council was posted on February 15, 2025, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.

A SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING of the City Council is hereby called to meet at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, in the Council Chamber, 613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor, Glendale, CA 91206 to consider the following item(s) of business, to wit;

1. Community Development, re: Greater Downtown Glendale Association’s Calendar Year 2024 Annual Report and Calendar Year 2025 Budget for the Greater Downtown Glendale Community Benefit District
Staff Comments:

Soua Vang, Deputy Director of Community Development/Economic Development Bradley Calvert, Director of Community Development
Presenting:

Randy Stevenson, DGA
Public Comments:

Rick Lemmo
Fernando Roldan
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2 a. Motion to Accept Greater Downtown Glendale Association’s Calendar Year 2024 Annual Report and Calendar Year 2025 Budget for the Greater Downtown Glendale Community Benefit District
Moved: Gharpetian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows
ADJOURNMENT – 3:50 p.m.

Moved: Gharpetian Seconded: Brotman
Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

City Clerk of the City of Glendale
Mayor of the City of Glendale
Brotman, Gharpetian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
Kassakhian
None
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GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor Glendale, CA 91206
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
ROLL CALL – Absent: Kassakhian

1. CLOSED SESSION – 3:50 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 Real Property Negotiators: City-designated negotiators: Roubik Golanian, John Takhtalian, Michael J. Garcia, Gillian van Muyden, and Daniel Hernandez. Property Location: 1745 Gardena Ave. Negotiating Parties: Silverglen Properties, LLC. Instructions to the negotiator(s) will concern the price and terms of payment for the acquisition of property
c. Public Employment Performance Evaluation – City Manager and City Attorney d. 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
Public Comment:

Herbert Molano
City Attorney Mike Garcia indicated that action is not anticipated. Council recessed to closed session at 3:55 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 February 18, 2025 Regular Meeting of the Glendale City Council was Posted on February 15, 2025, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.

3. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
a. Agenda Preview for the Meetings of Tuesday, February 25, 2025 b. Nominations for Appointment
•Alek Bartrosouf, Transportation and Parking Commission (Seat 2 – Vacant) (Brotman (A)/Asatryan (B), 2/11/2025)
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Kassakhian
Vote as Follows
a. Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Kassakhian, Asatryan
Gharpetian, Najarian
None
None
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2 •Alex Fay, Glendale Water and Power (Seat 2 – Replacing Kedikian) (Brotman (A)/Najarian (B), 2/11/2025)
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows
b.
•Daniel Paul, Historic Preservation Commission (Seat 3 – Reappointment of Paul) (Gharpetian (A)/Brotman (B), 2/11/2025)
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows
c.
•Talin Shahbazian, Transportation and Parking Commission (Seat 3 – Replacing Bonstin) (Gharpetian (A)/Brotman (B), 2/11/2025)
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows
d.

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 and Regular City Council Meetings of February 11, 2025
Moved: Najarian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows
e.
b. Community Development, re: Use of City Days at the Alex Theatre: Center for Armenian Arts Benefit Concert for Glendale Fire Foundation and Sahag Mesrop Armenian Christian School

1. Motion to approve use of one of twelve annual City Days at the Alex Theatre for Center for Armenian Arts Benefit Concert for Glendale Fire Foundation and Sahag Mesrop Armenian Christian School on April 30, 2025
Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
None
None
Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
None
None
Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
None
None
Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
None
None
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3 Moved: Najarian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows
f.
c. Public Works, re: Award Maintenance and Repair Contracts for Electrical and Flooring Systems

1. Motion awarding a contract to A A Electric Co. (A&A) for Electrical Systems Services at Various City Facilities Project per Specification No. 3989 for the not- to-exceed amount of $414,304 for three years and directing the City Manager or a designee to execute the contract
Moved: Najarian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows
g.

2. Motion awarding a contract to Pasadena Construction & Interiors, Inc. for Flooring Services at Various City Facilities Project per Specification No. 3990 for the not-to- exceed amount of $418,395 for three years and directing the City Manager or a designee to execute the contract
Moved: Najarian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows
h.
d. Community Services and Parks, re: Award of Contract to Wet Views for Citywide Pools & Splash Pads Maintenance

1. Motion awarding a contract to Wet Views for maintenance of Citywide Pools and Splash Pads, and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a three- year contract with two (2) optional one-year extensions, for an amount not to exceed $763,966
Moved: Najarian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows
i.

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
None
None
Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
None
None
Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
None
None
Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
None
None
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4 2. Resolution 25-23 of Appropriation to appropriate $30,000 in the aquatics program for the current fiscal year contract for Citywide Pools and Splash Pad maintenance to include the maintenance of Pacific Pool, Palmer Wading Pool, Pacific Splash Pad and Fremont Splash Pad
Moved: Najarian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows
j.

5. CITY COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS
Councilmember Brotman invited the public to see the play “Twelfth Night,” at the Antaeus Theatre.

Councilmember Najarian provided his comments on the mayor selection process. Mayor Asatryan followed with clarifying remarks.

Carlos Arce from California State Senator, Sasha Perez’s office, introduced himself to council.

Carlos Arce
Eddy Minassian
Greg Astorian
Mike Mohill
Andranik Tsaturyan
Jackie Gish

7. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES

8. ACTION ITEMS
a. Public Works, re: Measure R Project Updates (Continued from February 11, 2025, Council Meeting)
Staff Comments:

Sarkis Oganesyan, Deputy Director of PW/City Engineer
Mike Garcia, City Attorney
Public Comments:

Mike Mohill
Jackie Gish
Allen Dish
Fernando Roldan
Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
None
None
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5 1. Motion approving new programming and modifications to existing programming to the adopted Measure R Sub-Regional Program
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Kassakhian
Vote as Follows

2. Resolution 25-24 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
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Kassakhian
Vote as Follows
k.
b. 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 (Continued from February 11, 2025 Council Meeting)
Staff Comment:

Sarkis Oganesyan, Deputy Director of PW/City Engineer
Public Comments:

Allan Durham
Mike Mohill

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
Moved: Kassakhian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows
l.

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 Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Kassakhian, Asatryan
Gharpetian, Najarian
None
None
Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Kassakhian, Asatryan
Gharpetian, Najarian
None
None
Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Kassakhian, Asatryan
Gharpetian, Najarian
None
None
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6 improvements on San Fernando Road and adjacent streets, increasing the contract amount by $254,915, and extending the contract time by 24 months Moved: Kassakhian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows
m.

3. Resolution 25-25 of Appropriation to appropriate $9,000,000 in Measure R Regional Return Funds for the North Verdugo Road Multimodal Improvements Project Moved: Kassakhian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows
n.
c. 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 (Continued from February 11, 2025 Council Meeting)
Staff Comment:

Sarkis Oganesyan, Deputy Director of PW/City Engineer
Public Comments:

Allen Dish
Ramella Eraghi

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
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Kassakhian
Vote as Follows
o.

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
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Kassakhian
Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Kassakhian, Asatryan
Gharpetian, Najarian
None
None
Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Kassakhian, Asatryan
Gharpetian, Najarian
None
None
Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Kassakhian, Asatryan
Gharpetian, Najarian
None
None
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p.

3. Resolution 25-26 of Appropriation to appropriate funds for the Fiscal Year 2022- 23 PMP Implementation Project
Moved: Gharpetian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows
q.
d. Police Department, re: Tow Contractor Request for Proposals and restructuring of tow districts
Staff Comment:

Alex Krikorian, Police Captain

1. Resolution 25-27 Adopting the Police Department’s Request for Proposals for Official Police Towing Services (OPTS), Decreasing the Number of Districts and Authorizing the City Clerk to Advertise for Proposals
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Kassakhian
Vote as Follows
r.
e. City Attorney, re: Extension of Nominating Period for Boards and Commissions Staff Comment:

Mike Garcia, City Attorney

1. Motion Extending Nominating Period
Moved: Kassakhian Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows
s.

9. HEARINGS

10. REPORTS - INFORMATION

11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Kassakhian, Asatryan
Gharpetian, Najarian
None
None
Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Kassakhian, Asatryan
Gharpetian, Najarian
None
None
Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
None
None
Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
None
None
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8 12. DISCUSSION OF COUNCILMEMBER FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS a. Councilmember Brotman’s Request to Agendize a Discussion on incentives, assistance, and education to reduce plastic waste, including outreach to restaurants to develop an incentive program, a certification program, a bulk buying program, a reusable foodware service, and an education program Moved: Brotman Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows
t.

Staff Comment:

Roubik Golanian, City Manager

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.

Joseph O’Hanlon
Ramella Eraghi
Beth Brooks
Anonymous
Fernando Roldan

14. NEW BUSINESS

15. ADJOURNMENT – 8:30 p.m.

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

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
None
None
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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Award of Contract to Paveco Construction, Inc. for Glendale Water & Power’s (GWP) City-Wide Utility Street Repairs Project.

1. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into and execute a three-year contract with Paveco Construction, Inc. of Baldwin Park, California for the GWP City-Wide Utility Street Repairs Project (Specification No. 4002), for a not-to-exceed amount of $2,721,569, with an option for the City to extend the contract for an additional two years for a not-to-exceed amount of $2,000,000.

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Calendar
Approved for March 4, 2025 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
GWP does not possess the equipment, staff, expertise or resources to make permanent repairs to asphalt and concrete pavements in the roadway and to concrete sidewalks and other disturbed infrastructure needed as part of the installation of water and electric utility infrastructure, below and above ground level. GWP has always relied on the services of a third-party contractor to provide these services.

The current, active Citywide utility street repairs project, which was a five-year contract, expired in February 2025. GWP followed a competitive bid process and is proposing to award a new contract to maintain continuity of street repair services for the next three to five years to Paveco Construction, Inc. (“Paveco”) for a not-to-exceed amount of $2,721,569, with an option for the City to extend the contract for an additional two years for a not-to-exceed amount of $2,000,000.

RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager to enter into and execute a three-year contract with Paveco for the GWP City-Wide Utility Street Repairs Project for a not-to-exceed amount of $2,721,569, with an option for the City to extend the contract for an additional two years for a not-to-exceed amount of $2,000,000.
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ANALYSIS
The GWP City-Wide Utility Street Repairs Project (Project) involves the resurfacing of trenches and other excavation projects by GWP construction crews in the public right- of-way, easements and in City-owned property during the course of installing utility vaults, pull boxes, power poles, substructures, electrical conduits, water service lines, water meters and valves. Some of the utility excavations will be associated with relocation work due to conflicts to street and utility improvements by the Public Works Department’s (PWD) Capital Improvement Projects. All excavations in the public right- of-way are required to be backfilled with native soil or imported cement slurry, and are to be resurfaced with asphalt or concrete pavements to comply with the standards of PWD. The backfilling portion is completed by GWP operations staff while the street pavement portion is completed by an external contractor as GWP does not possess the equipment or personnel resources for street repaving.

On December 10, 2024, the City Council approved Resolution No. 24-193 adopting Specification No. 4002 for the GWP City-Wide Utility Street Repairs Project and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids.

On December 18, 2024, GWP advertised Specification No. 4002 for the Project. The Notice Inviting Bids (NIB) was published by the City Clerk in the Glendale Independent newspaper on December 19 and December 23, 2024. The project was also advertised on BidnetDirect.com, a public contracts advertising company. BidnetDirect advertises to a wide range of contractors, firms, and other public agencies, and allows for coordination and communication between those entities and the advertising agency, Glendale Water & Power. The NIB was also posted to the City’s website.

On January 8, 2025, three bids were received by the City. The bids were reviewed and evaluated based on the bidder with the lowest “Weighted Bid Price”. The lowest weighted bid price is based on the Weighting Factors (a typical year’s quantity of work) for each bid item multiplied by each bid item’s unit price to determine the Weighted Bid Price. The submitted Weighted Bid Price for
each of the bidders is as follows:

Rank Bidder Weighted Bid Amount
1 Paveco Construction, Inc. $907,189.50
2 Hardy & Harper, Inc. $3,835,685.00
3 Toro Enterprises, Inc. <Blank>
Engineer’s Estimate: $900,000.00
The bid from Toro Enterprises, Inc. was found to be non-responsive because the “Weighted Bid Price” was left “blank” on the submitted bidding form. The bid submitted by Hardy & Harper, Inc. was approximately four times higher than the Engineer’s estimate of $900,000 for a typical year’s quantity of work. Whereas, the bid submitted by Paveco was within one percent (1%) of the Engineer’s Estimate, which was very good. Upon review of the bid documents, GWP staff found Paveco to be the lowest responsible bidder.
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The Weighted Bid of Paveco, in the amount of $907,189.50, has been checked for completeness and found to be in compliance with the bidding requirements set forth in Specification No. 4002.

The City has utilized the services of Paveco as the utility street repair contractor for more than thirty years and are thoroughly familiar with the City’s requirements. GWP staff is satisfied with the quality of work done by Paveco over the years. The current contract with Paveco expires on February 5, 2025. GWP staff respectfully recommends that the bid from Paveco be accepted, all other bid(s) be rejected, and that the contract for the Project be awarded to Paveco.

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
N/A

FISCAL IMPACT
The Weighted Bid Price is used to determine and select the bidder with the lowest bid and is not necessarily reflective of the actual monetary needs for each year, since the street repair work is performed on an “as needed” basis. The actual yearly monetary needs may be less than or greater than the $907,189.50 bid by Paveco. However, the “average” yearly cost should come close to this amount.

The three-year contract is to be allocated for Fiscal Year 2024-25 to 2027-28 from February 2025 to February 2028 for a not-to-exceed amount of $2,721,569.

Funding for Fiscal Year 2024-25 (from February 2025 through June 30, 2025) is incorporated as part of the various GWP Capital Improvement Program (CIP), GWP Customer-Paid projects, and various cost centers within Water and Electric Operations per the table below:

Existing Appropriation
Amount Account String Funding Source
$150,000 GL: 43110-5920-GWP-4710 Water Works Revenue Fund $150,000 GL: 43110-5950-GWP-0020-
GWP01061AA
Water Customer Paid Capital
Fund
$ 10,000 GL: 43110-5950-GWP-0020-
GWP01060AA
Water Customer Paid Capital
Fund
$200,000 GL: 43110-5820-GWP-4660 Electric Works Revenue Fund Funds for future years will be requested as part of the annual budget process. 17 of 80

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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review as a Class 1 Existing Facilities project for the operation, repair, maintenance or minor alteration of existing highways and streets, sidewalks and similar facilities pursuant to the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15301.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
Not applicable.

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Alternative 1: Choose not to award the contract as recommended herein. This will result in the inability for GWP to do necessary street repairs associated with water and electric utility installations in the roadways and sidewalks of Glendale.

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

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

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

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

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

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
Not applicable.
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M O T I O N
Moved by Council Member ________________________________, seconded by Council Member __________________________________, that the Council of the City of Glendale, finds that Paveco Construction, Inc. of Baldwin Park, California is the lowest responsive bidder to furnish labor, equipment and materials for the Glendale Water & Power City-Wide Utility Street Repairs Project, Specification No. 4002, and that the bid of Paveco Construction, Inc. of Baldwin Park, California is hereby accepted and approved as recommended by the Interim General Manager of Glendale Water & Power in the Report dated March 4, 2025, and that all other bids be, and are, hereby rejected. The City Manager, or his designee, is authorized to execute a three-year contract with Paveco Construction, Inc. of Baldwin Park, California for a not- to-exceed amount of $2,721,569, with the City’s option to extend said contract for an additional two years for a not-to-exceed amount of $2,000,000. The contract and any amendments thereto shall be subject to approval by the City Attorney.

Vote as follows:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Adopt the Specification for the Petroleum Tank Testing and Repairs Program 1) Resolution adopting the Specification for the Petroleum Tank Testing and Repairs Program, Specification No. 4012; and directing the City Clerk to Advertise for Bids.

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Calendar
Approved for March 4, 2025 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Public Works Department (PWD) is responsible for the maintenance of 34 petroleum tanks which provide fuel to city vehicles and equipment as well as to emergency backup power generators. Testing and repairs of these tank systems citywide is provided by a third-party service provider. Staff is seeking to hire a qualified contractor through a competitive bidding process and execute a five-year testing, maintenance and repair program contract. The intent of this item is for the City Council to adopt the program specification and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids.

RECOMMENDATION
Approve the resolution to adopt the Specification for the Petroleum Tank Testing and Repairs Program, Specification No. 4012; and direct the City Clerk to advertise for bids.

ANALYSIS
The City of Glendale owns 34 petroleum tanks, which are subject to annual or tri-annual compliance testing. This tank infrastructure is spread across various locations and includes 9 above-ground tanks, 25 underground tanks, 23 dispensers, and 36 hoses.

The regulatory compliance program covers the following locations:
•Doran Sewer Well
•San Augustine Radio Tower
•Perkins Building Generator
•Brand Park
•Verdugo Park
•Nine Fire Stations
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•Utility Operation Center
•Police Department
•Civic Center Garage
•Public Works Corporate Yard
This program involves the regulation of tanks by the Certified Unified Program Agency, Air Quality Management District (AQMD), and the California State Water Board.

Compliance testing includes:
•Monitor Certification
•Overfill Prevention Device
•Precision Integrity Line Test
•SB989 Secondary Containment
•R461 Vapor Recovery System
•Veeder Root Tank Management System
A total of 58 tests are required annually to ensure the tanks and monitoring systems are in proper working order. These tests also ensure that any alarms can be promptly addressed. Additionally, the selected contractor will be expected to perform minor repairs to the tank system needed to pass regulatory tests.

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
Testing, maintenance and repair services contracts will augment Public Works maintenance staff efforts to increase the reliability and conditions of all city containment systems. By combining contractors’ access to sophisticated tools and training with staff’s onsite experience and availability, Public Works is best positioned to maintain vital infrastructure and achieve regulatory compliance. No public outreach for this ongoing program is expected.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report. Staff estimates these services will cost approximately $30,000 in the current fiscal year, which was approved as a part of the FY 2024-25 budget. Staff will request adequate funding for future years of this contract during the annual budget processes.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
This item includes routine maintenance and repair activities and therefore, not subject to CEQA review.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
This item is exempt from campaign disclosure requirements.

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Alternative 1: Do not authorize new maintenance and repair contracts for the Petroleum Tank Testing and Repairs Program. These services will be provided solely with in-house resources which would compromise the reliability of these essential building systems and make the city susceptible to regulatory penalties.
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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:

Lala DerBedrosian, Public Works Management Analyst
Approved by:

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

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
None.
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RESOLUTION NO. __________

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

ADOPTING THE SPECIFICATION FOR THE
PETROLEUM TANK TESTING AND REPAIRS PROGRAM, SPECIFICATION NO. 4012, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS.

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

SECTION 1.The Specification on file in the City Clerk’s office for the Petroleum Tank Testing and Repairs Program, including the various documents incorporated therein, are hereby approved, adopted, designated and shall hereafter be known as Specification No. 4012.

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

Adopted this _____ day of ____________, 2025.
____________________________
Mayor, City of Glendale
ATTEST:
__________________________
City Clerk
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2 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 _________________, 2024, the same was adopted by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
___________________________
City Clerk
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AGENDA ITEM CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Report: Use of City Days at the Alex Theatre: Glendale Sister City Committee Event 1) Motion to approve use of one of twelve annual City Days at the Alex Theatre for the Glendale Sister City Committee Event to be held on March 26, 2025

COUNCIL ACTION

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
As part of the City’s agreement with Evensong, Glendale receives 12 days of complimentary Alex Theatre use each year. With the recent hiring of a dedicated staff member, the City has established a Sister City Committee and would like to host a kickoff event to celebrate Glendale’s sister cities, promote cultural exchange, and invite community members to get involved in the City’s Sister City program.

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council approve utilization of one of the 12 City days at the Alex Theatre.

BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
As part of the City’s Management Agreement with Evensong (formerly SAS), the City receives 12 annual days of complimentary theatre use, free of facility rental charges.

With the recent hiring of a staff member to lead the City’s Sister City Programs, the Sister City Committee has officially been established. The Committee members include:

South Korea
•Goseong, Gimpo, Boeun-Gun – President, Korean Sister Cities Association: Chang Lee
Philippines
Item Type: Consent Item
Approved for3/4/2025 calendar
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•Santa Rosa – President, Filipino Sister Cities Association: Edith Fuentes Mexico
•Tlaquepaque, Rosarito – President, Glendale Latino Association: Guillermo Garcia Japan
•Higashiosaka – Executive Director, Friends of Shoseian: Keiko Nakada Dominican Republic
•Santiago de los Caballeros – CEO, Dominican Republic Sister Cities Association:

Clara Tavarez
Armenia
•Gyumri – TBD
•Kapan – TBD
This event will serve as a kickoff celebration for the committee, highlighting Glendale’s sister cities, fostering cultural exchange, and engaging the community. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the program, explore volunteer opportunities, and share ideas on how they would like to participate in strengthening Glendale’s global connections.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impacts associated with this request. Adequate funding exists in the City’s FY 2024-25 Budget for any event costs that may arise.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
N/A

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
This item is exempt from campaign disclosure requirements.

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION

1. Council may deny use of the Alex Theatre for this event.

2. Council may consider any other alternative not proposed by staff.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

Elena Bolbolian, Chief Innovation Officer
Prepared by:

Ani Avanesyan, Sister City Program Coordinator
Approved by:

Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager
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EXHIBITS
None
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M O T I O N
Moved by Council Member _______________________, seconded by Council Member _______________________, that the City Council approves use of one of twelve annual City Days at the Alex Theatre for Center for the Glendale Sister City Committee Event to be held on March 26, 2025, as described in the Report to Council dated March 4, 2025.

Vote as follows:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

REPORT TO THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Declaration that ten (10) City-owned Parking Lots Qualify as “Exempt Surplus Land”, and further declaring that sixteen (16) additional parcels are Surplus Land pursuant to the Surplus Land Act (“SLA”)

1. Resolution finding and declaring ten (10) City-owned properties are exempt from the Surplus Land Act

2. Resolution declaring that sixteen (16) City-owned properties Surplus Land under the Surplus Land Act

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Action Item
Approved for March 4, 2025 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
As part of the 2023 budget study sessions, the City Council expressed interest in potentially leasing ten City-owned parking lots. As an initial step in this process, staff is recommending the City Council consider making findings in support of a “Small Surplus Land Parcel” exemption under the Surplus Land Act (“SLA”) for ten (10) surface parking lots. The SLA exemption process involves statutorily required noticing and the State’s Housing and Community Development (HCD) Department monitoring and enforcement to ensure SLA compliance; however, the property disposition would be exempt from other SLA requirements.

Currently sixteen (16) other City-owned parking lots do not qualify for SLA exemption and as surplus land would be subject to the full SLA requirements. Given the State’s increasingly active role in encouraging housing production, staff is recommending the City take a proactive approach regarding the characterization of these sites a surplus which will allow the SLA process for future utilization of these sites to proceed and ensure that current regulations are memorialized. It is important to note that approving the resolutions does not ensure that the properties would be subject to future Request for Proposals, development, or leasing. Council would need to issue several additional points of direction and approvals in the future, if that were to be the ultimate desire of the Council. 29 of 80

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RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the resolution declaring certain City-owned properties Exempt Surplus Land and adopt the resolution declaring certain city-owned properties Surplus Land under the SLA and authorize submission of the resolutions to HCD for review.

ANALYSIS

BACKGROUND
During the 2023-24 budget review meetings the City Council directed staff to explore the potential for ground leasing and developing City-owned parking lots as part of a strategy to help balance future budgets and meet the City’s affordable housing goals (Exhibit 1).

In assessing the City properties staff identified zoning impediments that would prevent development. In other instances, the properties may be of inadequate size or market desirability to support development. Staff believed that ten to twelve of the parking lots have development potential and could generate revenue for the City. Based on Council direction, staff will return to the City Council with a full evaluation of individual sites, and seek direction on a preferred course of action regarding their disposition and development at a later meeting(s).

As an initial step in the potential future disposition process staff is recommending the City Council consider declarations determining certain properties exempt surplus land or surplus land under the SLA. The SLA promotes and prioritizes affordable housing when local agencies sell or lease public land. Government Code Section 54221(b)(1) requires that land must be declared either “surplus land” or “exempt surplus land”, as supported by written findings, and obtain HCD approval, before a local agency may take any action to dispose of the properties consistent with an agency's policies or procedures.

Surplus land is defined as land owned in fee simple for which a local agency’s governing body declares the land to be surplus and not necessary for a local agency’s use. The SLA provides several exemptions for properties that meet certain criteria, the most relevant exemption applicable to the City parking lots are the “Small Surplus Land Parcel” and “Exempt Surplus Land for Affordable Housing” exemptions:
•Small Surplus Land Parcel: Property less than one-half acre (21,780 SF). If the property qualifies and HCD approves the City’s resolution declaring the exemption, the disposition is only subject to certain noticing requirements and HCD monitoring and enforcement obligations, no other SLA requirements apply. This includes provisions for affordability and the process regarding disposition and development. 30 of 80

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•Exempt Surplus Land for Affordable Housing: This exemption applies to sites between one to ten acres developed with a mixed-use project with a minimum 300 residential units of which at least 25% are restricted to lower-income households.

The site may be comprised of one parcel or multiple adjacent or non-adjacent parcels. The City must follow its open competitive solicitation process or put the property out to open bid with a notice sent to the HCD, local governmental entities, and State-listed affordable housing sponsors. A covenant with the affordable requirements must be recorded. Besides these requirements, apart from certain noticing requirements and HCD monitoring and enforcement obligations, no other SLA requirements apply.

An exempt surplus determination allows the City to bypass certain SLA requirements involving SLA bid solicitation procedures (local requirements may apply), negotiating and documentation procedures, and prioritization of negotiations in situations with multiple interested parties which facilities the entitlement and development process.

The SLA applies for any proposed sale or lease that is longer than 15 years including extensions or renewal options. Any lease that includes an option to purchase is considered a property disposition subject to the SLA.

City Parking Lots/Properties
The City currently owns numerous surface parking facilities located mainly downtown, near Glendale Community College, and in Montrose (Exhibit 2). Of these properties the following are potentially eligible for the “Small Surplus Land Parcel” exemption:

LOCATION ADDRESS APN SIZE (SF)
1) Downtown Lot 2 303 N. Maryland 5643-019-900 20,375
2) Downtown Lot 4 210 N. Maryland 5642-016-900 14,250
3) Downtown Lot 7 300 E. Broadway 5642-004-913 7,500
4) Downtown Lot 15 210 N. Orange 5642-015-902 7,750
5) Montrose Lot 1 3727 Verdugo 5615-001-900 12,700
6) Montrose Lot 2 2400 Honolulu 5615-002-900 11,590
7) Montrose Lot 4 2326 Florencita 5807-024-900 14,350
8) Montrose Lot 5 2366 Florencita 5807-023-900 3,730
9) Montrose Lot 6 2310 Florencita 5807-024-901 7,748
10) 805 Fairmont* 5635-019-902 18,956
*Note- Site is an irregular shaped remnant from the Fairmont Avenue Overpass project and is developed with a 7,113 SF building.

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open-space or low- and moderate-income housing purposes. A resolution has been prepared to declare the above-listed properties as exempt surplus land under the SLA, which with Council approval will be submitted to the HCD for review and approval.

With respect to the following six (6) properties, staff is recommending these parcels be declared surplus land, subject to the process for future disposition pursuant to the SLA statutes and Guidelines. At some future point, and based on direction from the City Council, staff could potentially prepare an exempt surplus declaration (Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(G) (SLA Guidelines Section 103(c)(7)((B) for one or more of these parcels depending on whether the parcels qualify for the “Mixed-Use Development Affordable Housing” exempt surplus status where each parcel is between one to ten acres, and contingent upon development with a mixed-use project with at least 300 units and 25% restricted for lower-income households. Lacking specific proposals that meet this criterion, each of these parcels currently do not quality as exempt and are surplus land.

LOCATION ADDRESS APN SIZE (SF)
1) Orange Street
Parking Lot 250 N. Orange 5642-015-900; 901; 904;
906 & 907 55,025
2) GCC Lot 30 1251 N. Verdugo 5650-036-900 121,097
3) GCC Lot 31 1325 N. Verdugo 5650-004-905 & 907 70,250 4) Montrose Lot 3 2250 Florencita
5807-010-901 & 5807-
009-900; 901; 904; 905
& 906
93,750
5) Marketplace
Garage 205 W. Harvard 5642-004-909; 908; 910;
906; 907 & 900 52,500
6) Park & Ride 880 S. Fairmont 5635-019-900 87,120
The following ten (10) City-owned parking lots and garage either exceed one-half acre but are less than one acre, or are located within larger parcels that are used for other public purposes and thus would not be eligible for an SLA exemption, but can be declared as surplus:

LOCATION ADDRESS APN SIZE
(SF)
1) Downtown Lot 3 233 N. Maryland 5642-016-902 to 906 25,000 2) Downtown Lot 6 310 N. Orange 5643-020-906 38,750
3) Downtown Lot 11 122 E. Colorado 5641-003-90 (portion) +/- 15,000
4) Downtown Lot 10 102 E. Harvard 5642-015-902 +/-
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5) GCC Lot 32 1401 N. Verdugo 5650-002-901 & 5650-002-
900 (portions) N/A
6) GCC Lot 33 1623 Cañada 5650-002-902 (portion) N/A
7) GCC Lot 34 1726 Cañada 5652-004-902 (portion) N/A
8) GCC Lot 35 1621 Cañada 5650-002-902 & 5650-002-
901 (portions) N/A
9) Montrose Lot 7 1815 Broadview 5615-001-902 30,232
10) Exchange Garage 115 N. Artsakh 5642-005-924 36,000
A local agency making an SLA exemption determination is required to support the determination with written findings and submit the resolution with the determination to HCD at least 30 days prior to disposition.

The first resolution makes the appropriate declaration and findings to support an exemption for the ten “Small Surplus Land Parcels” and if adopted will be forwarded to the HCD for review and approval. It should be noted that none of the total 26 properties listed above require issuance of a Notice of Availability for open space be sent (as required by SLA Guidelines Section 103(d)) to any park or recreation department of the city, county or regional park authority where the land is located because the land is not located within a coastal zone, is not adjacent to a historical unit of the State Parks System, is not listed on or determined by the State Office of Historic Preservation to be eligible for listing on, the National Register of Historic Places; and finally, the land is not located within the Lake Tahoe Region.

The second resolution declares the remaining sixteen (16) properties as “surplus land” subject to the Surplus Land Determination process set forth in SLA Statutes and Guidelines. After the determination and findings for the SLA surplus status are submitted, and if approved by the HCD, the City may move forward with its own solicitation process to seek proposals to develop the sites. A site could be developed with housing or non-housing development consistent with the City’s land use regulations.

If the City Council declares certain properties to be surplus land the City would be required to annually provide an inventory of all surplus land to the HCD no later than April 1st of each year. Prior to participating in negotiations to dispose of surplus land the City would be required to send a Notice of Availability (NOA) to the HCD and other housing entities, and if applicable, to park and recreation entities. The City would be prohibited from soliciting or accepting offers to purchase or develop surplus land until it first sends an NOA, and if responses are received to the NOA complete negotiations with those responding parties.
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Staff’s recommended pro-active approach towards the potential disposition of City parking lots provides the City with flexibility. The State has prioritized production of affordable housing and increasingly active in adopting legislation to increase housing production that restricts local autonomy. Recent examples include: (1) accessory dwelling units (“ADUs”) that established mandatory requirements for cities to ministerially approve ADUs; (ii) AB 2097 which prohibits cities from imposing minimum parking requirements for projects within one-half mile of major transit stops; (iii) SB 9 (Urban Lot Splits) which mandates ministerial approval procedures for single-family zone lots to permit duplexes or subdividing a parcel into two; and (iv) density bonus legislation that allows developers to exceed local zoning standards if a certain share of units are designated affordable. Given the frequency of changes in legislation related to housing production, staff believes this is an opportunity to implement current regulations in the event they become more restrictive in the future or reduce local control on potential concepts or visions for the properties.

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
N/A

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

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
The proposed resolution declaring the properties exempt surplus property is itself exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because the requested action is for purposes of property characterization under the SLA for purposes of potential future disposition by sale or lease, and provides no entitlement or agreement to develop the properties. Based on these facts, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this activity may have a significant effect on the environment pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
This item is exempt from campaign disclosure requirements.

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION

1. Not adopt the resolutions. This would postpone considerations of developing the City-owned properties that could generate additional revenue and meet the City’s housing goals.

2. Any other alternative not proposed by staff.
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ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

Bradley Calvert, Director of Community Development
Prepared by:

Mark Berry, Deputy Director of Community Dev/Economic Dev Approved by:

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

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit 1- List of City Properties
Exhibit 2 -Property Location Maps
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EXHIBIT 1
SLA EXEMPTION ELIGIBLE (Small Lot)
1 DOWNTOWN LOT 2 303 N. MARYLAND 5643-019-900 20,375 SF 2 DOWNTOWN LOT 4 210 N. MARYLAND 5642-016-900 14,250 SF 3 DOWNTOWN LOT 7 300 E. BROADWAY 5642-004-913 7,500 SF
4 DOWNTOWN LOT 15 208 N. ORANGE 5642-015-902 7,750 SF
5 MONTROSE LOT 1 3727 VERDUGO 5615-001-900 12,700 SF
6 MONTROSE LOT 2 2400 HONOLULU 5615-002-900 11,590 SF
7 MONTROSE LOT 4 2326 FLORENCITA 5807-024-900 14,350 SF 8 MONTROSE LOT 5 2366 FLORENCITA 5807-023-900 3,730 SF
9 MONTROSE LOT 6 2310 FLORENCITA 5807-024-901 7,480 SF
SLA EXEMPTION ELIGIBLE (Affordable Housing over 1 Acre) 1 ORANGE STREET
PARKING STRUCTURE 250 N. ORANGE 5642-015-900; 901; 904; 906 & 907 55,025 SF
2 GCC LOT 30 1251 N. VERDUGO 5650-036-900 121,097 SF
3 GCC LOT 31 1325 N. VERDUGO 5650-004-905; 907 70,250 SF 4 MONTROSE LOT 3 2250 FLORENCITA 5807-010-901 & 5807-009- 900; 901; 904; 905 ;906 93,750 SF
5 MARKETPLACE GARAGE 205 W. HARVARD 5642-004-909; 908; 910; 906; 906; 907 & 900 52,500 SF
6 PARK & RIDE 880 S. FAIRMONT 5635-019-900 87,120 SF

NON-SLA EXEMPT
1 DOWNTOWN LOT 3 233 N. MARYLAND 5642-016-902 TO 906 +/- 25,000 SF 2 DOWNTOWN LOT 6 310 N. ORANGE 5643-020-906 38,750 SF
3 DOWNTOWN LOT 11 122 E. COLORADO 5641-003-900 (PORTION) +/- 15,000 SF 4 DOWNTOWN LOT 10 102 E. HARVARD 5642-013-913 (PORTION) +/- 23,500 SF 5 GCC LOT 32 1401 N. VERDUGO 5650-002-901 (PORTION) &
5650-003-900 (PORTION) N/A
6 GCC LOT 33 1623 CANADA
(Verdugo Park) 5650-002-902 (PORTION) N/A
7 GCC LOT 34 1726 CANADA 5652-004-902 (PORTION)
8 GCC LOT 35 1621 CANADA
(Verdugo Park)
5650-002-902 (PORTION) &
5650-002-901 (PORTION) N/A
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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Drive-Through Technical Report: Design and Procedures for Evaluating Developments with Drive-Through Operations

1. Motion to Provide Direction to Staff Regarding Design and Procedures for Evaluating Developments with Drive-Through Operations

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Action Item
Approved for March 4, 2025 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In response to a growing number of applications for modifications to existing and new construction of drive-through establishments, the City Council enacted a moratorium on drive-through establishments on September 27, 2022. This decision aimed to address safety, aesthetics, traffic and environmental concerns associated with such developments. The city engaged JB & Associates, a traffic and transportation consultant with expertise in drive-through analysis and design, to study and develop solutions for drive-through establishments in Glendale. There were also two extensions to the moratorium adopted, until September 26, 2024, to allow staff time to review existing requirements and develop an approval process and design standards for drive-through establishments. On August 13, 2024, CDD staff introduced an ordinance to amend the zoning code requirements for drive-through establishments to include creating definitions for drive-throughs and implementing a conditional use permit (CUP) process.

On August 20, 2024, adoption of the ordinance failed with 3 in favor and 2 opposed, where a 4/5th vote is required. On November 19, 2024, Councilmember Brotman requested this topic be brought back as an informational item regarding development standards specific to new drive-through establishments.

The scope of the JB & Associates study included selecting a list of 19 existing drive- throughs in and around the city, conducting field observations (e.g., trip generation data, queueing analysis, etc.), reviewing zoning and design standards of other cities for drive- through establishments, and developing design guidelines. Based on field observations 71 of 80

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of the 19 establishments in and around Glendale, the consultant analyzed trip generation data and categorized the drive-through establishments into four different tiers, depending on the volume of trips generated during peak operating hours. The study also provides some recommendations for drive-through establishment development standards related to their design, including location of drive-through features (e.g., entrance, proximity to residential, etc.), queuing lengths that are dependent on tier classification, operational standards, accommodations for mobile order pickup areas, minimum lane dimensions, and a requirement for bypass lanes. The study provides additional considerations for banks and pharmacies, pedestrian oriented access, and parking. Staff also recommends looking into establishing minimum lot size standards; this would be consistent with existing standards in place for other automobile-related uses (e.g., car washes, gas stations, vehicle dealerships).

RECOMMENDATION
Staff is requesting the City Council to provide direction on considerations regarding future drive-through development standards.

BACKGROUND / ANALYSIS
In response to a growing number of applications for modifications to existing and new construction of drive-through establishments, the City Council enacted a moratorium on drive-through establishments on September 27, 2022. This decision aimed to address safety, aesthetics, traffic and environmental concerns associated with such developments. Extensions to the moratorium were adopted to allow staff time to review existing requirements and develop an approval process and design standards and the moratorium expired on September 26, 2024.

On October 23, 2023, the city engaged JB & Associates, a traffic and transportation consultant with expertise in drive-through analysis and design, to study and develop solutions for drive-through establishments in Glendale. Additionally, the Mobility Section of the Community Development Department (CDD) partnered with the Public Works Traffic Engineering Division worked with JB & Associates to assess the performance of existing drive-through establishments in the city and focus on options to improve their overall design and performance. The scope of the JB & Associates study included the following tasks:
•Selecting a list of existing drive-through establishments in Glendale and adjacent cities to study their associated traffic operations and patterns. 72 of 80

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•Conducting field observations of the selected fast-food restaurants and coffee shops, collect trip generation data, and drive-through queueing data during the peak operation periods, and identify traffic impacts on vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists.
•Reviewing current Zoning Codes and Standards of other cities in California related to uses typically associated with drive-through lanes. •Developing design guidelines for drive-through operations with additional consideration for less typical drive-through uses such as banks, and pharmacies.

On August 13, 2024, CDD staff introduced an ordinance to the City Council that amended the zoning code requirements for drive-through establishments which included creating definitions for drive-throughs and implementing a conditional use permit (CUP) process for existing and new drive-through establishments. This was intended to be the first phase of changes to be adopted before the moratorium expired, with staff also initiating the second phase of amendments to address design standards (e.g., minimum lot size, queuing lengths, menu and order board separations, landscape buffers, etc.). During the hearing, Council directed staff to amend the proposed ordinance to omit the CUP requirement for existing drive-through establishments. On August 20, 2024, the amended ordinance was presented to council, however the City’s charter requires a 4/5th vote for zoning amendments and the ordinance failed with 3 in favor and 2 opposed to the adoption. On November 19, 2024, Councilmember Brotman requested this topic be brought back as an informational item regarding development standards specific to new drive-through establishments.

The study prepared by JB & Associates identified seven tasks that were necessary in developing the design guidelines and included research on current design guidelines, ordinance and procedures from other cities, conducting field observations, data collection and analysis for trip generation rates, developing guidelines, and establishing a traffic analysis procedure.

Task: Research on Current Drive-Through Design Guidelines, Ordinances, and Procedures from Various Public Agencies
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establishments. This research encompassed policies from the following 19 public agencies across California including cities of Pasadena, Long Beach, Irvine, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Arcadia, Torrance, Whittier, Orange, Buena Park, Burbank, Santa Clarita, Huntington Beach, Monrovia, Lancaster, Elk Grove, La Puente, Jackson, and Union City.

Task: Field Observations
In consultation with City staff, JB & Associates selected a total of 15 food-oriented and 4 non-food-oriented establishments for field observation and data collection, as outlined in Table 1 below. The majority of these locations are in Glendale, with the exception of two establishments in Pasadena and one in Los Angeles near the city boundary line. Field observations were conducted at all 19 study locations, with video recordings capturing all ingress and egress movements, as well as drive-through operations, during the establishments' hours of operation.

Task: Data Collection
Trip counts were conducted for 14 food-oriented locations during the morning and No. Street Address Business Use
1 Starbucks--1143 W. Glenoaks Boulevard, Glendale Coffee Shop 2 Carl's Jr.--1124 W. Glenoaks Boulevard, Glendale Fast-food Restaurant 3 Del Taco--6550 San Fernando Road, Glendale Fast-food Restaurant 4 El Pollo Loco--235 S. Glendale Avenue, Glendale Fast-food Restaurant 5 Jack in the Box--805 N. Pacific Avenue, Glendale Fast-food Restaurant 6 Taco Bell--1113 E. Colorado Street, Glendale Fast-food Restaurant 7 Burger King--1200 E. Colorado Street, Glendale Fast-food Restaurant 8 McDonald's--1326 E. Colorado Street, Glendale Fast-food Restaurant 9 In-N-Out Burger--310 Harvey Drive, Glendale Fast-food Restaurant 10 Carl's Jr.--424 W. Los Feliz Road, Glendale Fast-food Restaurant 11 Starbucks--1801 S. Brand Boulevard, Glendale Coffee Shop 12 Chick-fil-A--790 N. Lake Avenue, Pasadena Fast-food Restaurant 13 Chick-fil-A--1700 E. Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena Fast-food Restaurant 14 Starbucks--3517 Foothill Boulevard, Glendale Coffee Shop 15 In-N-Out Burger--6225 Foothill Boulevard, Los Angeles Fast-food Restaurant 16 Bank of America at 611 North Brand Boulevard, Glendale 17 Bank of America at 3812 San Fernando Road, Glendale
18 CVS Pharmacy at 125 N. Central Avenue, Glendale
19 Walgreens Pharmacy at 105 E. Glenoaks Boulevard, Glendale Table 1
Drive-through Study Locations
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afternoon commuter peak periods (6:30 to 9:30 am and 4:00 to 7:00 pm). Additionally, for fast-food restaurants that generate trips comparable to or exceeding the average rates estimated in the ITE Trip Generation Manual—specifically Chick-fil-A, In-N-Out Burger, McDonald’s, Taco Bell, El Pollo Loco, and Jack in the Box—trip counts were also conducted during the midday peak period (11:00 am to 2:00 pm).

Drive-through queueing surveys were conducted at five study locations, noted below, during peak periods. Vehicle counts at the order board and pick-up window were recorded at 1-minute intervals during peak hours: 7:30 to 9:30 am for Starbucks, and 11:00 am to 2:00 pm for Chick-fil-A and In-N-Out Burger. •Starbucks, Glenoaks Blvd, Glendale
•McDonald’s, E. Colorado St, Glendale
•Starbucks, S. Brand Blvd, Glendale
•Chick-fil-A, N. Lake Ave, Pasadena
•In-N-Out Burger, Foothill Blvd, Los Angeles
Task: Data Analysis
According to the City of Glendale's Transportation Impact Analysis Guidelines, vehicle trips generated by a project should be estimated using the average trip generation rates published in the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual.

However, when comparing trip generation rates derived from data collection with the ITE averages for fast-food restaurants and coffee shops, there were significant variations that can be attributed to factors such as building size, location, and brand popularity. To provide a more accurate trip generation estimate for this study, the 19 study sites were categorized into the following groups:

Tier 1: Fast-food restaurants that generate significantly fewer trips than the average rates estimated in the ITE Trip Generation Manual.

Tier 2: Fast-food restaurants that generate trip rates comparable to the averages in the ITE Trip Generation Manual.

Tier 3: Fast-food restaurants that generate significantly more trips than the rates estimated in the ITE Trip Generation Manual.

Tier 4: Coffee shops with a drive-through operation.

Drive-through Queue Length Analysis
Based on the peak-period drive-through queue data, a drive-through queueing analysis was conducted for the peak hour of business at each of the following five study locations:
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Site No. 1—Starbucks on Glenoaks Boulevard, Glendale (Tier 4) Site No. 8—McDonald’s on E. Colorado Street, Glendale (Tier 2) Site No. 11—Starbucks on S. Brand Boulevard, Glendale (Tier 4) Site No. 12—Chick-fil-A on N. Lake Avenue, Pasadena (Tier 3) Site No. 15—In-N-Out Burger on Foothill Boulevard, Los Angeles (Tier 3) For each study site, the frequency of each observed queue length, from zero vehicles up to the maximum observed queue, the cumulative frequency, and the probability of the queue not exceeding a certain length were calculated based on the observed data:

Drive -Through Establishment Design Guidelines
The goal of design guidelines is to ensure the safe and efficient circulation of vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle traffic, while also minimizing potential nuisances caused by vehicle backups and conflicts associated with drive-through operations.

The design guidelines have been developed based on:
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•Field observations of 19 existing fast-food restaurants and coffee shops. •Research by the City and JB& Associates on design guidelines from 19 other cities.
•Previous traffic studies conducted by JB & Associates on similar fast-food restaurants and coffee shops with drive-through operations.

The location and design of a drive-through establishments depends on factors like site size, parking, brand popularity and traffic flow. Key elements in designing drive-through establishments can include:

1.Location:
oDrive-through features (e.g., lanes, order boards, pick-up windows, etc.) must be 100 feet from residential areas to limit noise and emissions. oThe entrance to any drive-through lane should be 60 feet from the property line and from public street intersections.
oThe drive-through lane should be at the back of the restaurant to minimize visibility from the street.

2.Design:
oThe lane width should be a minimum of 10 feet along straight sections and 12 feet along curves, with a minimum curve radius of 10 feet. oThe drive-through lane must have enough capacity to prevent traffic from spilling onto streets or parking areas. The study establishes minimum queuing capacities based on the use and different tiers:
▪Tiers 1 and 2 Fast-food Restaurants: 10 vehicles (220 feet).

Includes 6 vehicles (132 feet) between drive-through entrance and order board, and 4 vehicle (88 feet) between order board and pickup window.
▪Tier 3 Fast-food Restaurants: 25 vehicles (550 feet).
▪Tier 4 Coffee Shops: 15 vehicles (330 feet). Includes 11 vehicles (242 feet) between drive-through entrance and order board, and 4 vehicle (88 feet) between order board and pickup window. oEmployees may assist with remote ordering with hand-held tablets and delivering orders to customers in vehicles during peak periods at Tier 3 restaurants.
oClear signage and pavement markings should direct traffic flow. oTier 3 restaurants may have a bypass lane to allow customers to leave the queue after receiving their order.
oDouble drive-through lanes (side-by-side) shall be entered from a single lane that splits and converges back into one lane before exiting. oMobile order pickup areas should be considered for fast food restaurants and coffee shops.

3.Other Considerations:
oBanks and pharmacies have different queueing capacity needs and the recommended minimum queueing capacities are:
▪Bank: 5 vehicles (110 feet) per ATM
▪Pharmacy: 3 vehicles (66 feet) per window
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oLimiting hours of operation based on proximity to residential uses. oPedestrian access is important for urban planning as it affects walkability, safety, and neighborhood appeal. To improve it, commercial developments should be near the street with the main entrance facing it. oA minimum 4-foot-wide walkway should connect the street to the development's main entrance.
oPedestrian walkways should avoid crossing drive-through lanes, but if they do, they must be clearly visible with special paving or markings. oOn-site parking should be allocated for employees (to avoid taking up on- street parking), delivery vehicles (to maintain traffic flow), and bicycles (to promote alternative transportation).
oFor Tier 3 fast-food restaurants and coffee shops on major streets, consider adding left-turn and/or right-turn deceleration lanes for easier access.
oDrive-through access can be provided through public alleys, but the alley cannot be used as part of the drive-through storage lane. If that's not possible, limit access to only right-turn entry and exit.

An additional development standard that could apply to drive-through establishments includes establishing minimum lot size standards specific to drive-throughs. This would be consistent with current use specific development standards in the Zoning Code for automobile-related uses, including car washes, gas stations and vehicle dealerships.

Establishing minimum lot size requirements will help ensure that building sites can adequately accommodate the anticipated development, including vehicular circulation and queueing capacities.

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
Not required at this time as this is an informational item. Depending on Council direction, where applicable, staff will conduct public outreach for items that impact zoning development standards for drive-throughs.

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

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA)
N/A

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
N/A
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ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION

1. Provide direction to begin modifications regarding development standards for drive- through developments.

2. Decline to initiate changes regarding development standards for drive-through developments.

3. Any other alternative not presented by staff.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

Bradley Calvert, Director of Community Development
Prepared by:

Fred Zohrehvand, Principal Mobility Planner
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 regarding the Report to Council dated March 4, 2025 regarding Design and Procedures for Evaluating Developments with Drive-Through Operations (“Report”), the Council provides direction as follows:

Vote as follows:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

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