MINUTES
GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor Glendale, CA 91206
JULY 29, 2025
Revised
- Added Exhibit 2 for Item 10a
- Updated Staff Report and added Exhibit 7 for Item 10b
ROLL CALL
1. CLOSED SESSION - 3:05 PM - Present: Asatryan, Kassakhian, Najarian , Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation. Initiation ection 456 ant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Coc b. Public Employment - Attorneys
d. Conference with Labor Negotiators. The City-designated negotiator attending the closed session is: Mayor Ara Najarian. The unrepresented employee positions are:
City Manager and City Attorney
e. 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: 309 Orange Street. Negotiating Parties: MG XII Glendale Central LLC, an affiliate of Merlone Geier Partners. Instructions to the negotiators) will concern the price and terms of payment for the acquisition of property f. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Claim of Ter-Mkrtchyan, Claim No. 25-0170
g. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Claim of American Family Insurance (Kaloghlian), Claim No. 25-0251
Items 1f and 1g will be continued at the City Council Meeting of August 12, 2025.
City Attorney, Mike Garcia, stated Council anticipates reporting out on Item The Council recessed to Closed Session at 3:06 PM.
2. REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA - 6:00 PM
Roll Call - Present: Asatryan, Kassakhian, Najarian
a. Flag Salute: Mayor Najarian
b. Invocation: Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Angela Galanis Price, First United Methodist Church
c. Report of the City Clerk, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the July 29, 2025, Regular Meeting of the Glendale City Council was Posted on July 24, 2025, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall
3. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
a. Agenda Preview for the Meetings of Tuesday, August 5, 2025 There will be no City Council Meeting on August 5, 2025. The next Regular City Council Meeting and Housing Meeting will be on August 12, 2025. b. Proclaiming July 30, 2025, as Korean Comfort Women Day Representatives from the Korea-Glendale Sister City Association Korean-American Federation of North Los Angeles
The Hwarang Youth Foundation
The Comfort Women Action for Redress and Education
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.
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Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Kassakhian
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Kassakhian, Najarian
Noes: None
Absent: Brotman, Gharpetian
Abstain: None
b. Public Works, re: Award of Construction Contract for the Edgewick Road Improvement Project
1. Motion to award a construction contract to Wright Construction Engineering Corp. in the amount of $584,264, approving a 15 percent contract contingency in the amount of $87,640, and authorizing the City Manager or a designee to execute the contract
2. Resolution [25-104] of appropriation in the amount of $730,330 for the Edgewick Road Improvement Project
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Kassakhian
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Kassakhian, Najarian
Noes:
Absent: Brotman, Gharpetian
Abstain: None
c. Public Works, re: Award of Construction Contract for the Maintenance District 6 Pavement Rehabilitation Project - Phase I|
1. Motion awarding a construction contract to Palp, Inc. DBA Excel Paving xcel Paving), in the amount of $8,925,563, approving a 10 percent contra ntingency in the amount of $892,556, and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the contract
2. Resolution [25-105] of appropriation to appropriate funds in the amount of $8,188,949 for the Maintenance District 6 Pavement Rehabilitation Project- Phase I|
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Kassakhian
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Kassakhian, Najarian
Noes: None
Absent: Brotman, Gharpetian
Abstain: None
d. Police Department, re: The Police Department's 2024 Specialized Equipment Use Report
1. Motion to note and file this report
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Kassakhian
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Kassakhian, Najarian
Noes: None
Absent: Brotman, Gharpetian
Abstain: None
e. Public Works, re: The Glorietta Park Field Light Replacement Project, Adopt Specification
1. Resolution [25-106] adopting Specification No. 4025 for the Glorietta Park Field Light Replacement Project and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Kassakhian
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Kassakhian, Najarian
Noes: None
Absent: Brotman, Gharpetian
Abstain: None
f. Public Works, re: Adopt Plans and Specification for the Maple Park Gym Ceiling Replacement Project, per Specification No. 4020
1. Resolution |25-107) adopting the Plans and Specification No. 4020 for the Maple Park Gym Ceiling Replacement Project and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Kassakhian
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Kassakhian, Najarian
Noes: None
Absent: Brotman, Gharpetian
Abstain: None
g. Community Services and Parks, re: Acceptance of Additional Assistance 25% Governor's Discretionary BioPharma 3 Grant funds of $850,000 and award of contracts to Biocom California Institute for $200,000, and Los Angeles Community College District on behalf of Los Angeles Mission College for $123,200
Motion:
1. Accepting the Additional Assistance 25% Governor's Discretionary BioPharma 3 Grant funds in the amount of $850,000 from the State of California, Employment Development Department; and authorizing the City Manager, or a designee, to enter into and execute all agreements, amendments, certifications, and documents necessary to accept and implement the funding, subject to the approval by the City Attorney
2. Authorizing the City Manager, or a designee, to enter into and execute a Contract with Biocom California Institute in an amount not to exceed $200,000 from the Additional Assistance 25% Governor's Discretionary BioPharma 3 grant for the period of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, subject to the approval by the City Attorney
3. Authorizing the City Manager, or a designee, to enter into and execute a Contract with Los Angeles Community College District on behalf of Los Angeles Mission College in an amount not to exceed $123,200 from the Additional Assistance 25% Governor's Discretionary BioPharma 3 grant for the period of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, subject to the approval by the City Attorney
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Kassakhian
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Kassakhian, Najarian
Noes: None
Absent: Brotman, Gharpetian
Abstain: None
h. Fire Department, re: Tablet Command Inc. Professional Service Agreement Amendment #2 for Incident Command Management System Software for Verdugo Fire Communications Center
1. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute or amend the Professional Services Agreement Amendment #2 with Tablet Command Inc.
Contract 8001609), for incident command management software, increasin he contract amount by $63,550 to the new total not-to-exceed amount o Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Kassakhian
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Kassakhian, Najarian
Noes: None
Absent: Brotman, Gharpetian
Abstain: None
CITY COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS (Including reports from conferences and regional meetings)
Councilmember Asatryan expressed gratitude to City staff and the Hayk for our Heroes organization for hosting the 4th Annual Vardavar Water Festival, noting that over 10,000 people attended the event at Verdugo Park. She emphasized the importance of continuing to support community events like this and addressed concerns about the fees charged to the organizers, stating that Council will discuss ways to better support similar events in the future.
Mayor Najarian echoed Councilmember Asatryan's appreciation and shared that he also enjoyed the Vardavar Water Festival. He thanked the Glendale Police Department for their role in ensuring the event's success. Mayor Najarian also announced that beginning Monday, August 4, Metro will start early construction for the North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit Project in Glendale. Initial potholing work will begin at Broadway and Verdugo Road, followed by similar work on Friday, August 8 along Glenoaks Boulevard from Alameda Avenue to Central Avenue. This phase will last about a month, with work taking place weekdays from 8 AM to 4 PM. At least one lane will remain open at all times, and access to sidewalks, crosswalks, and businesses will be maintained. The Mayor thanked the public for their patience during this critical stage of the project.
6. COMMUNITY EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS (3-minutes per speaker) Members of the public will be permitted to announce upcoming events taking place in the community.
No cards or callers
7. FIRST PERIOD OF ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Maximum 3 minutes per speaker, 30- minute aggregate speaking time limit)
Members of the public may address the Council on agenda items or non-agenda items within the City Council's subject matter jurisdiction. If a speaker addresses the Council on Herbert Molano
Tony Passarella
Denis Maximov
8. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
a. Fire Department, re: Adoption of an Ordinance [6039] adopting the 2025 Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps as recommendec by the California State Fire Marshal (Introduced by Councilmember Elen Asatryan July 15, 2025)
Staff Comments:
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Kassakhian
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Kassakhian, Najarian
Noes: None
Absent: Brotman, Gharpetian
Abstain: None
9. ACTION ITEMS
a. Puand Wow Lira Rous and Solas Progche Design-Build of the Staff Comments:
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Public Comments:
Mike Mohill
Beth Brooks
1. Resolution [25-108] authorizing the Director of Public Works, or his lesignee, to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) using the Design Build Alternative Project Delivery Method for the Grandview Library Roofing and Solar Project
Moved: Kassakhian Seconded: Asatryan
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Kassakhian, Najarian
Noes: None
Absent: Brotman, Gharpetian
Abstain: None
b. Glendale Water and Power, re: Contract with AVEVA Software LLC for Continued Support and Expansion of Glendale Water & Power Department's PI Historian System
Staff Comments:
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
1. Resolution [25-109] dispensing with competitive bidding and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into and execute an Agreement with AVEVA Software LLC for a total term of six years in the not-to-exceed amount f $904,781 for the initial three- year term, for continued support an xpansion of Glendale Water & Power Department's Pi Historian System unding for the second three-year renewal term will be requested as part le City's annual budget proce
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Kassakhian
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Kassakhian, Najarian
Noes: None
Absent: Brotman, Gharpetian
Abstain: None
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Staff Comments:
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Public Comments:
Beth Brooks
1. Motion authorizing to process an Amendment to the competitively bid voice and data network cabling contract with Wilsys Communications (Contract No 001996) to increase the amount by $45,000, for a new not to excee contract amount of
2. Resolution [25-110] of Appropriation in the amount of $110,000 Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Kassakhian
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Kassakhian, Najarian
Noes: None
Absent: Brotman, Gharpetian
Abstain: None
10. HEARINGS
a. Fire Department, re: Public Hearing for Weed Abatement Charges for FY 2024- Mayor Najarian opened the hearing (10a) at 6:51 PM and closed it at 6:55 PM.
Staff Comments:
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
1. Resolution [25-111] confirming weed abatement charges Moved: Kassakhian Seconded: Asatryan
Vote as Follows:
Aves: sateyan, Kassakhian, Najarian None
Absent: Brotman, Gharpetian
Abstain: None
The Council took a short break at 6:56 PM and reconvened at 6:58 PM.
D. Comracitor eloping Propertie in ingoric Distication or Mion Place and 1833 Niodrara Drive
Mayor Najarian opened the hearing (10b) at 6:58 PM and closed it at 7:48 PM.
Staff Comments:
Jay Platt, Principal Planner, Community Development
Public Comments:
Francesca Smith
Damian Sullivan
Edward Silver
1. Resolution [25-112] to authorize the City Manager to enter into a Mills Act Historical Property Contract with the property owners) of 324 Lawson Place
2. Motion to deny the request by the owner(s) of 324 Lawson Place for a Mills Act Historical Property Contract
3. Resolution [25-113] to authorize the City Manager to enter into a Mills Act Historical Property Contract with the property owners) of 1833 Niodrara Drive
4. Motion to deny the request by the owner(s) of 1833 Niodrara Drive for a Mills Act Historical Property Contract
Councilmember Kassakhian moved 10b1 and 10b3 but there was not a second.
Councilmember Asatryan moved 10b2 and 10b4.
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Najarian
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Najarian
Noes: Kassakhian
Absent: Brotman, Gharpetian
Abstain: None
Councilmember Asatryan requested that a new business item be added to the August 12, 2025, City Council meeting regarding the application rocess and qualifications for the Mills Act Historical Property Program
11. REPORTS - INFORMATION
12. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
13. DISCUSSION OF COUNCILMEMBER FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
Reust for coming enter upan to discus a report by staff on Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Najarian
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Kassakhian, Najarian
Noes: None
Absent: Brotman, Gharpetian
Abstain: None
b. Request from Councilmember Gharpetian to discuss unfunded state mandates Item 13b was moved to the August 12, 2025, City Council meeting.
14. 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 debat or decision. The City Manager may refer the matter to the appropriate department fo Beth Brooks
Andranik Thatungan
Romella
15. NEW BUSINESS
16. ADJOURNMENT - 8:07 PM
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Kassakhian
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