MINUTES
GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor Glendale, CA 91206
MARCH 4, 2025
ROLL CALL - All Present
1. CLOSED SESSION - 3:39 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: Sarian v. City of Glendale, 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 negotiators) will concern the price and terms of payment for the acquisition of property City Attorney Mike Garcia indicated that action is anticipated on item 1f. Council recessed to closed session at 3:40 p.m.
2. REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA - 6:15 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 March 4, 2025, the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.
3. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
a. Agenda Preview for the Meetings of Tuesday, March 11, 2025 Asst. City Manager John Takhtalian provided the preview.
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 18, 2025
Brotman Seconded:
Ayes: Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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 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 Moved: Brotman Seconded: Najarian
Vote as Follows
Ayes: Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan Noes:
Absent: None
Abstain:
c. Public Works, re: Adopt the Specification for the Petroleum Tank Testing and
1. Resolution 25-29 adopting the Specification for the Petroleum Tank Testing and Repairs Program, Specification No. 4012; and directing the City Clerk to Advertise for Bids
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Najarian
Vote as Follows
Ayes: Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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 Moved: Brotman Seconded: Najarian
Vote as Follows
Ayes: Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
5. CITY COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS
Councilmember Kassakhian and fellow councilmembers attended the Independent Cities Association Conference, where they participated in various discussions and presentations, including one featuring Glendale's Police Chief. Kassakhian also recognized the opening day of Little League, congratulating all the young athletes in the city. He requested an update from staff on Community Services and Parks projects.
Councilmember Brotman reported that the quarterly clothing swap event was a success. He announced that the next quarterly Repair Café will take place on March 8 at the Brand Library. He also highlighted the South Coast Air Quality Management District's efforts to reduce emissions and promote electrification, noting that he may request staff to draft a letter in support of their work.
Mayor Asatryan discussed the first Advocacy Day event in Sacramento. She announced that the Greater Downtown Glendale Association will host its fifth annual International Women's Day celebration on March 7 at the Glenmark Hotel. She also requested an update from City Attorney Mike Garcia on the Verdugo Wash report and thanked the retiring Fire Chief, Greg Fish, for his many years of service. Additionally, she introduced Acting Fire Chief Jeff Brooks and Acting GWP General Manager Scott Mellon and asked them to make remarks.
City Clerk Dr. Abajian announced that the Commission on the Status of Women, in partnership with the Armenian Bar Association, will host a film screening of And So / Stayed followed by a panel discussion on domestic violence and the challenges survivors face. The event will take place on March 8 at 2 p.m. at the Central Library.
City Manager Roubik Golanian announced the appointment of Lessa Pelayo-Lozada as the Director of Library, Arts, and Culture.
Councilmembers Najarian and Gharpetian appointed Vivian Kanchian to the Sustainability Commission.
City Attorney Mike Garcia announced that the Charter Review Committee will meet on Thursday at 5 p.m. at the MSB Building.
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.
Jackie Gish
Alek Bartrosouf
Tony Passarella
Mike Mohill
Edith Fuentes
7. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
8. ACTION ITEMS
Presenting:
Bradley Calvert, Director of Community Development
Staff Comment:
Mike Garcia, City Attorney
Public Comments:
Mike Mohill
Alex Balekian
1. Resolution 25-30 finding and declaring ten (10) City-owned properties are exempt from the Surplus Land Act
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Najarian
Vote as Follows
Ayes: Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain:
2. Resolution 25-31 declaring that sixteen (16) City-owned properties Surplus Land under the Surplus Land Act
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Najarian
Vote as Follows
Ayes: Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
. Community Development, re: Drive-Through Technical Report: Design an rocedures for Evaluating Developments with Drive-Through Operation Bradley Calvert, Director of Community Development
Staff Comment:
Mike Garcia, City Attorney
Public Comments:
Betty Mc Bryde
Mardy Graves
Jackie Giosouf
Scott Gerhardt
Amber Avines
Bryant Berry
Grey James
Allan Durham
Nicolas Freeman
Mary Freeman
Malyn Tannon
David Purduano
Odette
Alexander Yesayan
Item will be continued to next week's meeting.
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 ninutes. Council May Question or Respond to The Speaker But There Will be no Debate o Decision. The City Manager May Refer the Matter to the Appropriate Department for Investigation and Report.
Rafik Babakhanyan
Tony Sardo
Beth Brooks
Marcell Hilliard
Amber Avines
Herbert Molano
J. Ruiz
Rob
14. NEW BUSINESS
a. Motion to approve appointment of Lessa Pelayo-Lozada as the Director of Library, Arts, & Culture for the City of Glendale
Brotman Seconded: Kassakhian
Vote as Follows
Ayes: Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
b. Motion to resolve the lawsuit entitled Kevin Sarian v. City of Glendale, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24STCV00716 in exchange for a full release of all claims in the amount of $200,000
Moved: Najarian Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows
Ayes: Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
15. ADJOURNMENT - 10:05 p.m.
Moved: Kassakhian Seconded: Brotman
Mayor of the City of Glendale
ity Clerk of the City of Glendal