1 M I N U T E S
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
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
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•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
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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 and Regular City Council Meetings of February 11, 2025
Moved: Najarian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows
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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
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None
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
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None
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
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None
3 Moved: Najarian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows
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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
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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
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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
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Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
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None
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
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Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
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None
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
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None
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
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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.
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.
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
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
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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
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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
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None
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Brotman, Kassakhian, Asatryan
Gharpetian, Najarian
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None
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Brotman, Kassakhian, Asatryan
Gharpetian, Najarian
None
None
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
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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
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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
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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
7 Vote as Follows
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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
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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
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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
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9. HEARINGS
10. REPORTS - INFORMATION
11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Brotman, Kassakhian, Asatryan
Gharpetian, Najarian
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None
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Absent:
Abstain:
Brotman, Kassakhian, Asatryan
Gharpetian, Najarian
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Absent:
Abstain:
Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
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Absent:
Abstain:
Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
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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
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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
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