Agenda packet, special meeting — Glendale City Council, August 26, 2025

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AUGUST 26, 2025

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Report of the City Clerk of the City Council, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the Tuesday, August 26, 2025 Special Public Meeting of the City Council was posted on August 21, 2025 on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.

SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING
of the City Council is hereby called to meet at

2:00
PM
on
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
, in the Council Chamber, 613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor
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Glendale, CA 91206 to consider the following item(s) of business, to wit;

1. Fire Department, re: Fire Department, re: Verdugo Fire Communications Center – Moetivations Inc., 911 Emergency Call-Taker Supplemental Staffing Coverage, Dispense with Competitive Bidding

1. Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to dispense with competitive bidding and execute a contract between the City of Glendale and Moetivations, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $585,231 with a contingency of $58,523 for a total amount of $643,754 to provide 911 emergency call-taking personnel.

2. Resolution of Appropriation

2. Community Services and Parks, re:

Adams Square Mini Park and Mayors
Bicentennial Park Playground Replacement Projects

1.Motion to approve the final design for the Adams Mini Park playground and Mayors Bicentennial Park playground

2.Resolution to:
a) Dispense with competitive bidding for the purchase of playground equipment and authorizing the Deputy Director of Finance – Purchasing or a designee to execute a Purchase Order/Service Agreement with KOMPAN Inc. for the Adams Square Mini Park Playground Replacement Project in the amount of $487,441.20, plus a 5% contingency of $24,372.06, for a total amount not to exceed $511,813.26 b) Dispense with competitive bidding for the purchase of playground equipment and authorizing the Deputy Director of Finance – Purchasing or a designee to execute a Purchase Order/Service Agreement with KOMPAN Inc. for the Mayors Bicentennial Park Playground Replacement Project in the amount of $667,702.15, plus a 5% contingency of $33,385.11, for a total amount not to exceed $701,087.26

3.Resolution of Appropriation to:
a) Appropriate $44,536.08 from LA County Regional Park and Open Space District Measure A Funds to the Adams Mini Park Playground Replacement Project to cover costs associated with the purchase and installation of playground equipment and accompanying site improvements
b) Appropriate $227,208.15 from LA County Regional Park and Open Space District Measure A Funds to the Mayors Bicentennial Park Playground Replacement Project to cover costs associated with the purchase and installation of playground equipment and accompanying site improvements

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ADJOURNMENT

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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Fire Department, re: Verdugo Fire Communications Center – Moetivations Inc., 911 Emergency Call-Taker Supplemental Staffing Coverage, Dispense with Competitive Bidding

1.Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to dispense with competitive bidding and execute a contract between the City of Glendale and Moetivations, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $585,231 with a contingency of $58,523 for a total amount of $643,754 to provide 911 emergency call-taking personnel.

2.Resolution of Appropriation

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Action Item
Approved for August 26, 2025 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Verdugo Fire Communications Center (VFCC) is currently operating with a 40% vacancy rate. Ongoing hiring efforts and required training for 911 emergency call-takers will not produce additional 911 call-taking personnel for approximately six months. To ensure adequate coverage for emergency communications and the management of complex incidents, VFCC aims to utilize Moetivations, Inc. to provide one call-taker per 12-hour shift for six months. This support will help mitigate work overload, assist in the ability to manage emergency incident communications and reduce stress on existing staff.

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council approve the motion authorizing the City Manager to dispense with competitive bidding and execute a contract with Moetivations, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $585,231 with a contingency of $58,523 for a total amount of $643,754 to provide one 911 emergency call-taker per 12-hour shift for a period of six months.

ANALYSIS
VFCC is currently facing a critical staffing shortage, with only nine of the approved fifteen Fire Communications Operator (FCO) positions filled. The recent unexpected resignation of a probationary FCO and the departure of a cost-shared Fire Department employee have further strained staffing levels. This shortage has led to an increase in sick callouts 5 of 55

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and requests to fill vacancies, extended work hours, and operations at or below minimum staffing levels. The resulting stress and fatigue are impacting personnel, and maintaining proper staffing is especially critical with the upcoming fire season and the need to support complex emergency incidents.

VFCC has exhausted the eligibility list from the previous FCO recruitment. A new recruitment for Fire Communications Operator Trainee (FCO-T) is currently in progress; however, hiring is not expected until December 2025. Remaining steps include oral interviews, final interviews, background checks, and medical and psychological evaluations. Successful candidates are expected to begin call-taker training in mid- December 2025, with qualification as an independent call-taker possible by March 2026.

This creates a staffing gap for qualified call-takers of approximately six months.

To help bridge this gap, VFCC has engaged in conversations with Moetivations, Inc., a dispatcher-on-demand service, which will provide one call-taker for each of the two daily 12-hour shifts, for a period of six months. Moetivations is the best qualified to provide 911 call-takers by employing veteran 911 dispatchers, which are already familiar with VFCC’s phone systems and computer-aided dispatch program. In turn, it will require minimal training before assuming call-taking duties on the dispatch floor. They will handle both administrative and emergency calls and are qualified to provide Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) instructions, such as CPR and other life saving techniques.

All Moetivaitons employee related costs, including salaries, health benefits, workers’ compensation insurance, liability insurance, travel, transportation, and lodging is covered within the contract fee. The employees have completed background screening with the Federal Bureau of Investigations and Department of Justice. They will be under the supervision of VFCC management so no additional responsibilities will be assigned to Verdugo Shift Supervisors. The Moetivations employees will not supervise Verdugo employees and will be utilized as call-takers only and not radio operators.

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
VFCC has discussed this option with and gained the support of the Tri-City Fire Chiefs, Glendale Human Resources Department, and the Glendale City Employees Association.

Provided references were contacted with positive recommendations.

FISCAL IMPACT
The contract with Moetivations, Inc. is not to exceed $585,231 with a contingency of $58,523 for a total amount of $643,754. The department will be able to absorb $364,573 within their vacancy savings, and this total sum will be transferred to the contractual services account string administratively. The remaining amount of $297,182 was not included as part of the FY 2025-26 budget, therefore staff is requesting an appropriation as outlined below:

Requesting Appropriation
Amount From (Account String) To (Account String) Funding Source $297,182 27900-5800-GFD-0000 43110-5800-GFD-4005- Fire
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P0000- Communications
Fund

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
N/A

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
The names and business addresses of the members of the board of directors, the chairperson, CEO, COO, CFO, Subcontractors and any person or entity with more than 10% interest in the company proposed for contract in this Agenda Item Report are attached in Exhibit #1, in accordance with the City Campaign Finance Ordinance No. 5744.

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION

1. To not approve the contract with Moetivations Inc. and continue with the current hiring processes, which will not provide adequate and qualified staffing for 6 (six) months.

2. Consider any other alternative not proposed by staff.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

Jeffrey Brooks, Fire Chief
Prepared by:

Brian Murphy, Deputy Fire Chief
Approved by:

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

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS

1. Moetivations Inc. Disclosure – Campaign Finance
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C:\PGCompilerService\temp\glendale\MeetingId_10635\Packet\Pdf\59339\15217\1.docx RESOLUTION NO.______________

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE,

CALIFORNIA, DISPENSING WITH COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH MOETIVATIONS, INC.

WHEREAS, the Glendale Fire Department operates the Verdugo Fire Communication Center (hereafter "VFCC"), which provides fire and EMS dispatch services to the cities of Glendale, Pasadena, and Burbank and all Area C cities; and WHEREAS, VFCC is currently facing a critical staffing shortage, with only nine of the approved fifteen Fire Communications Operator (FCO) positions filled and the recent unexpected resignation of a probationary FCO and the departure of a cost-shared Fire Department employee have further strained staffing levels; and
WHEREAS, this shortage has led to an increase in sick callouts and requests to fill vacancies, extended work hours, and operations at or below minimum staffing levels and the resulting stress and fatigue are impacting personnel, and maintaining proper staffing is especially critical with the upcoming fire season and the need to support complex emergency incidents; and WHEREAS, VFCC has exhausted the eligibility list from the previous FCO recruitment and a new recruitment for Fire Communications Operator Trainee (FCO-T) is currently in progress; however, hiring is not expected until December 2025, with qualification as an independent call-taker possible by March 2026, creating a staffing gap for qualified call-takers of approximately six months; and
WHEREAS, to help bridge this gap, VFCC has engaged in conversations with Moetivations, Inc., a dispatcher-on-demand service, which will provide one call-taker for each of the two daily 12-hour shifts, for a period of six months. Moetivations is the best qualified to provide 911 call-takers by employing veteran 911 dispatchers, which are already familiar with VFCC’s phone systems and computer-aided dispatch program; requiring minimal training before assuming call-taking duties on the dispatch floor; and
WHEREAS, Moetivations will handle both administrative and emergency calls and are qualified to provide Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) instructions, such as CPR and other life saving techniques; and
WHEREAS, there is one other agency that provides this service, but they do not provide the same level of coverage and were more costly;

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

1. That the foregoing facts are deemed to be true and correct and a basis for dispensing with competitive bidding and the Council hereby finds that it is in the best interests of the City to dispense with competitive bidding.

2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with Moetivations, Inc. to provide services described in the August 26, 2025 staff report in an amount not 8 of 55

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3. Such agreement shall be approved as to form by the City Attorney.

Adopted this __________ day of ______________________, 2025. _________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, Dr. Suzie Abajian, Clerk of the City of Glendale, certify that the foregoing Resolution No. ________________ was adopted by the Council of the City of Glendale, California, at a regular meeting held on the _______ day of ____________________, 2025, and that same was adopted by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

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City Clerk
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RESOLUTIONNO.

RESOLUTIONOFTHECOUNCILOFTHECITYOFGLENDALE

MAKINGANAPPROPRIATION
BEITRESOLVEDBYTHECOUNCILOFTHECITYOFGLENDALE:

SECTION1:Thatthesumof$297,182isherebyappropriatedand/ortransferredfromthefollowingaccounts tothefollowingaccounts:

ACCOUNTSDESCRIPTIONFROMTO
27900-5800-GFD-0000NetPosition,FireCommunicationsFund,$297,182 GlendaleFireDepartment
43110-5800-GFD-4005-P0000-ContractualServices,FireCommunications$297,182 Fund,GlendaleFireDepartment,Fire
CommunicationCenter
ToappropriatefundingforasupplementalstaffingcoveragecontractwithMoetivations,Inc.

SECTION2:TheDirectorofFinanceisauthorizedtomakesuchotherrevisions,individualappropriation line-items,changesinsummaries,fundtotals,grandtotals,andotherportionsofthebudgetdocumentas necessarytoreflectandimplementthechangesspecifiedinthisresolution.

SECTION3:TheCityClerkshallcertifytotheadoptionofthisResolution Adoptedthisdayof
ATTEST:
2025.

Mayor

CITYOFGLENDALE
DATE8/14/2025

APPROVEDASTO
PROVISIONFOR$_
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FINANCIAL
297,182

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CITYOFGLENDALE)
DirectorofFinance
I,SuzieAbajian,CityClerkoftheCityofGlendale,doherebycertifythattheforegoingResolution No.wasadoptedbytheCounciloftheCityofGlendale,Califomia,ataregularmeetingheldon the__________dayof
________________,
2025,andthatthesamewasadoptedbythefollowingvote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

CityClerk
CityClerk
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City of Glendale DISCLOSURE - CAMPAIGN FINANCE ORDINANCE A contractor must provide the information listed below when: A subcontractor must provide the information listed below when: The City Contract has a total anticipated or actual value of $50,000 or more; orThe subcontract through a City Contract has a total anticipated or actual valueof $25,000 or more; orA combination or series of City Contracts have a value of $50,000 or more.A combination or series of subcontracts, for the same or different projects,have an aggregate value of $25,000 ormore. Information that must be disclosed: Name of the person, entity, or organization (i.e., the Contractor or Subcontractor) Name of the Chief Executive Officer/PresidentChief Operating OfficerChief Financial OfficerChairpersonAll members of the Board of DirectorsAll persons who own more than 10% of the person, entity, or organizationName of any campaign committee owned or controlled by the person, entity, or organizationPlease complete the following disclosure form: Contractor(s)*:NameAddressFull Name TitleBusiness Address City StateZipChairperson Chief Executive Officer / PresidentChief Operating Officer Chief Financial Officer Board of Directors More than 10% interest owner *Contractor is the person, entity, or organization that is the party, or prospective party, to the contract with the City, , or HA or any member of that persons,entitys, or organizations Board of Directors, its Chairperson, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, any person with anownership interest of more than ten percent (10%) in that person, entity, or organization, and any campaign committee that is owned or controlled by that person,entity, or organization. Above please disclose these persons name and business address. 11 of 55

Rev. 6/7/12 J:\FILES\DOCFILES\ORD\CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION\DISCLOSURE FORM CONTRACTOR 6-7-12.doc Subcontractor(s)**:NameAddressFull Name TitleBusiness Address City StateZipChairperson Chief Executive Officer / PresidentChief Operating Officer Chief Financial Officer Board of Directors More than 10% interest owner **Subcontractor is the person, entity, or organization that has entered into a contract for the performance of all or a portion of the work undertaken under an agreement with an architect, design professional, engineer, or general or prime contract, usually by a general or prime contractor. Subcontractor includes any member of that persons, entitys, or organizations Board of Directors, its Chairperson, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, any person with an ownership interest of more than ten percent (10%) in that person, entity, or organization, and any campaign committee that is owned or controlled by that person, entity, or organization. Above please disclose these persons name and business address. Campaign Committee owned or controlled by: TitleBusiness Address City StateZipCERTIFICATIONOn behalf of the above-named Contractor Subcontractor: I acknowledge that I have a continuing obligation to update this disclosure form if I substitute or if I select additional architects, designprofessionals, contractors, or subcontractors within ten (10) days of the selection or change; andI hereby certify that:I have identified all persons for which the Ordinance requires disclosure;The information in this disclosure form (and any attachment to this form) is true, accurate, correct, and complete; andI have been legally authorized to submit this disclosure form.In total, this disclosure form (including attachments) is pages. Executed on: , 20 , at: , California. Signature: Print Full Name: Address: Phone Number: E-mail Address:
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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Adams Square Mini Park and Mayors Bicentennial Park Playground Replacement Projects

1. Motion to approve the final design for the Adams Mini Park playground and Mayors Bicentennial Park playground.

2. Resolution to:
a)Dispense with competitive bidding for the purchase of playground equipment and authorizing the Deputy Director of Finance – Purchasing or a designee to execute a Purchase Order/Service Agreement with KOMPAN Inc. for the Adams Square Mini Park Playground Replacement Project in the amount of $487,441.20, plus a 5% contingency of $24,372.06, for a total amount not to exceed $511,813.26. b)Dispense with competitive bidding for the purchase of playground equipment and authorizing the Deputy Director of Finance – Purchasing or a designee to execute a Purchase Order/Service Agreement with KOMPAN Inc. for the Mayors Bicentennial Park Playground Replacement Project in the amount of $667,702.15, plus a 5% contingency of $33,385.11, for a total amount not to exceed $701,087.26.

3. Resolution of Appropriation to:
a)Appropriate $44,536.08 from LA County Regional Park and Open Space District Measure A Funds to the Adams Mini Park Playground Replacement Project to cover costs associated with the purchase and installation of playground equipment and accompanying site improvements.
b)Appropriate $227,208.15 from LA County Regional Park and Open Space District Measure A Funds to the Mayors Bicentennial Park Playground Replacement Project to cover costs associated with the purchase and installation of playground equipment and accompanying site improvements.

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Action Item
Approved for August 26, 2025 calendar
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The playground equipment at Adams Square Mini Park and Mayors Bicentennial Park have exceeded their recommended lifespan, with original installations dating back more than16 and 19 years, respectively. The City has been allocated funding to support completion of the improvement projects, including $500,000 from LA County Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD) Measure A Funds for Adams Square Mini Park and $475,000 from RPOSD Measure A Funds for Mayors Bicentennial Park playground replacements.

To complete project delivery, staff proposes using OMNIA Partners, a nationwide purchasing cooperative that enables public agencies to pool their purchasing power through competitively bid, nationally solicited contracts meeting regional and national requirements. The City has been a registered member since 2012 and, under the City Charter, may select contractors prequalified by OMNIA Partners without further competitive bidding.

Staff conducted community engagement to determine each playground design. Following two rounds of surveys, the community majority selected custom designs by KOMPAN Inc. – an OMNIA Partners-registered supplier – for both park sites. As the selected custom designs are non-replicable by other vendors, staff recommends proceeding under the OMNIA procurement agreement without further competitive bidding.

RECOMMENDATION
That City Council approve the design, purchase, and installation of the Adams Square Mini Park ($544,536.08) and Mayors Bicentennial Park ($702,208.15) playground replacements, dispensing with competitive bidding and authorizing the Deputy Director of Finance – Purchasing to execute a purchase order/service agreement with KOMPAN Inc., through OMNIA Partners, for playground equipment and site improvements.

Staff also recommends that the City Council approve the appropriation of an additional $44,536.08 from Measure A funds to the Adams Square Mini Playground Replacement Project and $227,208.15 from Measure A Funds to the Mayors Bicentennial Park Playground Replacement Project to cover costs associated with the purchase and installation of playground equipment and accompanying site improvements.

ANALYSIS
In an ongoing effort by the Community Services & Parks Department (CSP) to provide safe recreational opportunities, facilities and amenities, CSP is proposing to replace the outdated playgrounds and install safety surfacing at both Adams Square Mini and Mayors Bicentennial Parks. The existing equipment at Adams Square Mini Park (originally installed more than 16 years ago) and Mayors Bicentennial Park (originally installed more than 19 years ago) need replacement to meet the growing needs of a diverse population and to comply with the current safety and accessibility standards.

CSP is recommending that the City Council dispense with the traditional bidding process as set forth in Glendale Municipal Code (GMC) Section 4.12.010(A)(1) and 14 of 55

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4.12.010(A)(3), and authorize the Deputy Director of Finance – Purchasing or a designee to execute a purchase order/service agreement with KOMPAN Inc., through OMNIA Partners, for playground equipment and site improvements. This process will result in quicker replacement of the aging playground and selection of the community-preferred design. Both playground replacement projects are funded by Los Angeles County 2016 Measure A through the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD).

Measure A Funding:

After Proposition A ended, LA County completed a Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment (PNA), dividing the county into 188 Study Areas to identify park needs. In November 2016, 75% of LA County voters approved the Los Angeles County Safe, Clean Neighborhood Parks and Beaches Measure of 2016 (Measure A) – replacing Proposition A funding – to support parks, recreation, and open space projects/maintenance in perpetuity through a parcel tax that generates over $90 million annually.

Measure A provides funding through two programs: Annual Allocations, based on Study Area formulas, and Competitive Grants open to public agencies, nonprofits, and schools.

Glendale benefits through Category 1 (Community-Based Park Investment), which supports projects like park upgrades and safety improvements, and Category 2 (Neighborhood Parks, Healthy Communities & Urban Greening), which focuses on high- need areas such as south Glendale.

The City is utilizing Measure A annual allocations for the Adams Square Mini Park (Category 2) and Mayors Bicentennial Park (Category 1) Playground Replacement Projects.

Community Engagement:

Staff initiated a multi-phase community engagement process to gather feedback on both parks’ current conditions and to understand improvements that should be made.

Additionally, the process gathered the public’s preferences on playground designs and elements. The engagement process consisted of Phase 1 Concept Design Development rating “Playground Look, Current Elements, Top 3 Future Elements, and Challenge Level” and Phase 2 Design Concepts rating four playground designs (Exhibit 1).

Phase 1 Survey results for Adams Square Mini Park (May 20 - June 23, 2024), with a total of 165 responses, indicate a desire for nature-inspired and/or themed playgrounds with climbing, sensory play/music, cognitive play/play panels, ramps, and inclusive 2-12 play. They indicate disapproval of the current rubber surfacing and lack of shade, but indicate approval of current climbing and sliding features.

As a result, four different concept playgrounds were created and staff engaged the community in person on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Adams Square Mini Park to record design preferences. Phase 2 Survey results for Adams Square Mini Park, with a 15 of 55

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total of 186 responses, indicate a majority preference for KOMPAN’s Custom Truck playground (Exhibit 2). This design received 71% of votes, with positive feedback on its unique acknowledgement of the historic gas station. Staff has collaborated with KOMPAN in finalizing this design.

Phase 1 Survey results for Mayors Bicentennial Park (May 20 - June 23, 2024), with a total of 63 responses, indicate a desire for nature-inspired and/or modern playgrounds with climbing, sliding, nooks, and inclusive 2-12 play. They overwhelming indicate disapproval of the current wood chip surfacing and lack of shade, and the majority rated the current climbing tower, slides, and tic-tac-toe as either insufficient or unacceptable.

As a result, four different concept playgrounds were created and staff engaged the community in person on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Mayors Bicentennial Park to record design preferences. Phase 2 Survey results for Mayors Bicentennial Park, with a total of 152 responses, indicate a majority preference for KOMPAN’s Custom Owl playground (Exhibit 3). This design received 83% of votes and was praised for being creative and nature-inspired. Staff has collaborated with KOMPAN in finalizing this design.

The community’s preference for KOMPAN designs suggests a preference for themed and sculptural playgrounds from the four options.

Cost Breakdown:

The estimated total cost for the community-preferred custom playground replacement for Adams Square Mini Park is $544,536.08, and for Mayors Bicentennial Park is $702,208.15, including demolition and recycling / disposal of the existing equipment, the purchase and installation of new equipment, poured in place rubberized safety surfacing, and shade elements for both parks.

Following a site assessment, staff identified the need for additional improvements at Adams Square Mini Park to address the replacement of existing furniture and fixtures.

New site bollards and trash receptacles will be procured from Forms and Surfaces (F+S), a registered supplier partner through OMNIA Partners. Custom receptacle colors were selected in coordination with the Adams Hills Neighborhood Association to reflect community input and preferences. Replacement park benches have previously been selected for Adams Square Mini Park from the same vendor to improve the park’s usability, visual appeal, and long-term durability. Therefore, staff elected to source the additional furnishings from F+S to maintain consistency in design, quality, and overall aesthetic. These upgrades are intended to enhance the visitor experience of this heavily utilized neighborhood park.

Mayors Bicentennial Park playground replacement will include new playground equipment, new poured-in-place safety surfacing, and new shade umbrellas and trees to address shade needs.
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See a cost breakdown below:

Adams Square Mini Playground Replacement:

Products (Playground, 2 Shade Elements) $ 300,740.08
Surfacing $ 38,081.99
Sitework & Installation (Including Security Pole) $ 58,716.76 Freight & Tax $ 89,902.37
Total Net Cost $ 487,441.20
5% Construction Contingency $ 24,372.06
Site Furniture $ 31,601.93
Signage (Funder + City Regulatory) $ 1,120.89
Total Project Cost $ 544,536.08
Mayors Bicentennial Playground Replacement:

Products (Playground, 4 Shade Elements) $ 318,924.20
Surfacing $ 108,118.12
Sitework & Installation $ 128,734.26
Freight & Tax $ 111,925.57
Total Net Cost $ 667,702.15
5% Construction Contingency $ 33,385.11
Signage (Funder + City Regulatory) $ 1,120.89
Total Project Cost $ 702,208.15
The Glendale community was drawn to KOMPAN’s unique sculptural elements and natural features, which were customized to each park site’s history and surroundings.

KOMPAN Inc., a global leader in outdoor play and OMNIA partner, was founded in 1970 in Denmark by sculptor Tom Lindhardt, who developed the concept of play sculptures for children. KOMPAN’s legacy designs offer imaginative and timeless play elements, which become landmarks of any neighborhood.

KOMPAN Inc. is committed to sustainable practices by working to reduce usage of raw materials and replacing them with recycled materials that emit fewer carbon emissions.

KOMPAN’s products are made from significant percentages of pre-consumer and post- consumer recycled materials. Robinia wood products are the result of responsible forestry practices – where wood is bred for harvesting, and both planting and harvesting are carefully controlled. When using highly durable products like Robinia, chemical wood preservatives are avoided. KOMPAN Robinia products are also available with FSC® certification (C004450) – Born Green.

Because these custom playgrounds were selected which cannot be replicated by other vendors, staff recommend utilizing the OMNIA procurement agreement without further competitive bidding.
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STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
The new playground designs for both Adams Square Mini Park and Mayors Bicentennial Park, prepared by KOMPAN Inc., meet the requests and preferences of the Glendale community. The engagement process consisting of Phase 1 Concept Design Development and Phase 2 Design Concepts (Exhibit 1) prioritized the public’s input and guided design development.

Staff shared the concepts and conducted a survey in which the public voted in favor of KOMPAN’s Custom Truck for Adams Square Mini Park (Exhibit 2) and KOMPAN’s Custom Owl for Mayors Bicentennial Park (Exhibit 3). Final designs were presented to the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission for its review and recommendation to the City Council for approval. The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission was in support of and approved the recommendation of the community-preferred custom designs proposed by KOMPAN at the December 16, 2024, Commission Meeting.

FISCAL IMPACT
The playground replacement project at Adams Square Mini Park will cost $544,536.08.

City Council-approved funding in the amount of $500,000 is currently available as follows:

Existing Appropriation
Amount Account String Funding Source
$500,000 GL: 51200-4130-CSP-0020-P0000
PL: CSP01074AG
Measure A
The playground replacement project at Mayors Bicentennial Park will cost $702,208.15.

City Council-approved funding in the amount of $475,000 is currently available as follows:

Existing Appropriation
Amount Account String Funding Source
$475,000 GL: 51200-4130-CSP-0020-P0000
PL: CSP00885AG
Measure A
Staff is requesting that the City Council appropriate additional Measure A Funds from LA County RPOSD in the amounts of $44,536.08 for Adams Square Mini Park playground replacement and $227,208.15 for Mayors Bicentennial Park playground replacement. The new appropriation request is outlined below:

Requesting Appropriation
Amount From (Account
String)
To (Account
String)
Funding Source
$44,536.08 GL: 34301-4130-CSP-
0020-P0000
PL: CSP01074AG
GL: 51200-4130-CSP-
0020-P0000
PL: CSP01074AG
Measure A
$227,208.15 GL: 34301-4130-CSP-
0020-P0000
GL: 51200-4130-CSP-
0020-P0000
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
The project involves negligible or no expansion of existing public facilities. 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 facilities pursuant to the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15301.

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

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION

1. Direct CSP to use the traditional bidding process for equipment, installation, and site improvements at Adams Square Mini Park and Mayors Bicentennial Park.

Traditional bidding would extend the bidding schedule and risk additional delays for design and scoping by a consultant. Additionally, this process could limit design options and forgo community-preferred playgrounds.

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

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

Onnig Bulanikian, Director of Community Services & Parks Prepared by:

Joseph Gonzalez, Park Planner
Cindy Camberos, Assistant Project Manager
Approved by:

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

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit 1: Survey Results (Phase 1 & Phase 2)
Exhibit 2: Adams Square Mini Playground Final Design
Exhibit 3: Mayors Bicentennial Playground Final Design
Exhibit 4: Campaign Finance Ordinance Form
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1 MOTION
Moved by Council Member __________________________________________, seconded by Council Member ________________________________________, that the Council of the City of Glendale hereby approves the conceptual plans prepared by KOMPAN Inc. depicting the replacement and layout of playground equipment at Adams Square Mini Park and Mayors Bicentennial Park, as more fully described in—and as shown in the Exhibits accompanying—the report of the Director of Community Services & Parks dated August 26, 2025.

Vote as Follows:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
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8 RESOLUTION NO. _____________________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA, DISPENSING WITH COMPETITIVE BIDDING; AND AUTHORIZING THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF FINANCE – PURCHSAING OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE ORDER/SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH KOMPAN INC.

FOR THE ADAMS SQUARE MINI PARK PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $511,813.26, AND FOR THE MAYORS

BICENTENNIAL PARK PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $701,087.26.

WHEREAS, the playground equipment at Adams Square Mini Park and Mayors Bicentennial Park was installed more than 16 and 19 years ago, respectively; and WHEREAS, the playground equipment at Adams Square Mini Park and Mayors Bicentennial Park has outlived its useful life and requires replacement to meet the growing needs of a diverse population and to comply with current safety and accessibility standards; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Community Services and Parks has recommended the purchase and installation of playground equipment manufactured by KOMPAN, Inc, which originally installed the playground equipment at Adams Square Mini Park; and WHEREAS, KOMPAN Inc. designs, manufactures, and installs commercial playground equipment for children of all ages and abilities; and WHEREAS, KOMPAN Inc. is well-qualified and has the capacity, resources, personnel, and desire to provide the City with playground equipment; and WHEREAS, KOMPAN Inc. is committed to sustainable practices with significant percentages of pre-consumer and post-consumer recycled products, the use of which further enhances the City’s efforts in sustainability; and WHEREAS, KOMPAN Inc. is a supplier registered with OMNIA Partners, a nationwide purchasing cooperative, of which the City of Glendale is a member, that enables public agencies to pool their purchasing power through competitively bid, nationally solicited contracts; and
WHEREAS, entering into a Purchase Order/Service Authorization with KOMPAN Inc. will enable the playground equipment manufacturer to furnish cost-effective playground equipment; and
WHEREAS, both playground replacement projects are funded by the Los Angeles County Safe, Clean Neighborhood Parks and Beaches Measure of 2016 (Measure A) through the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District; and
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8 WHEREAS, sufficient funds exist to authorize the Deputy Director of Finance – Purchasing to execute a Purchase Order/Service Authorization with KOMPAN Inc. for the purchase of playground equipment for installation at Adams Square Mini Park and Mayors Bicentennial Park; and
WHEREAS, during a multiphase community engagement process, members of the public significantly favored playground designs by KOMPAN Inc.; and WHEREAS, the community-favored designs by KOMPAN Inc. were customized for Adams Square Mini Park and Mayors Bicentennial Park and cannot be replicated by other suppliers; and
WHEREAS, the playground equipment at Adams Square Mini Park and Mayors Bicentennial Park must be replaced with new playground equipment expeditiously; and WHEREAS, authorizing the Deputy Director of Finance – Purchasing to execute a Purchase Order/Service Authorization with KOMPAN Inc. for playground equipment and site improvements will result in the expeditious replacement of aging equipment with designs favored by the community; and
WHEREAS, given that outdated playground equipment must be replaced in a cost-effective manner and expeditiously to meet evolving needs and standards, it appears that adequate justification exists and it is in the City’s best interest—upon the recommendation of the Director of Community Services & Parks—to dispense with competitive bidding and authorize the Deputy Director of Finance – Purchasing to execute a Purchase Order/Service Authorization with KOMPAN Inc. for the Adams Square Mini Park Playground Replacement Project in an amount not to exceed $511,813.26, and for the Mayors Bicentennial Park Playground Replacement Project in an amount not to exceed $701,087.26.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA:

1. The foregoing facts are deemed to be true and correct and are a basis for dispensing with competitive bidding and authoring the execution of a contract with a single source for the purchase and installation of playground equipment.

2. The Council hereby:

A. Dispenses with competitive bidding; and
B. Authorizes the Deputy Director of Finance – Purchasing or a designee to execute a Purchase Order/Service Authorization with KOMPAN Inc. for the purchase and installation of playground equipment at Adams Square Mini Park in the amount of
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C. Authorizes the Deputy Director of Finance – Purchasing or a designee to execute a Purchase Order/Service Authorization with KOMPAN Inc. for the purchase and installation of playground equipment at Mayors Bicentennial Park in the amount of
$667,702.15, plus a 5% contingency of $33,385.11, for a total amount not to exceed $701,087.26.

Adopted this _______ day of _____________, 2025.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, Suzie Abajian, Ph.D., City Clerk of the City of Glendale, certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the Council of the City of Glendale, California, at a regular meeting held on ________ day of _______________, 2025, and that same was adopted by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
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City Clerk
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RESOLUTIONNO.

RESOLUTIONOFTHECOUNCILOFTHECITYOFGLENDALE

MAKINGANAPPROPRIATION
BEITRESOLVEDBYTHECOUNCILOFThECITYOFGLENDALE:

SECTION1:Thatthesumof$271744.23isherebyappropriatedand/ortransferredfromthefollowing accountstothefollowingaccounts:

ACCOUNTSDESCRIPTIONFROMTO
34301-4130-CSP-LocalGrants,MeasureAFund,CommunityServices$44,536.08 0020-P0000&Parks,Projects,AdamsMiniPlayground
CSPO1074AGReplacement
$44,536.08
51200-4130-CSP-OtherImprovements,MeasureAFund,Community 0020-P0000Services&Parks,Projects,AdamsMiniPlayground
CSPO1O74AGReplacement
34301-4130-CSP-.LocalGrants,MeasureAFund,CommunityServices$227,208.15 0020-P0000&Parks,Projects,Mayor’sPlaygroundReplacement
CSPOO885AG
51200-4130-CSP-OtherImprovements,MeasureAFund,Community5227,208.15 0020-P0000Services&Parks,Projects,Mayor’sPlayground
CSPOO88SAGReplacement
ToappropriatefundingforaPSAwithKOMPANInc.forthereplacementoftheAdamsMiniandMayor’s Playgrounds.

SECTION3:TheCityClerkshallcertifytotheadoptionofthisResolution.

Adoptedthisdayof
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Mayor
ATTEST:

CITYOFGLENIJALE
DATE8/1412025
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APPROVEDASTOFINANCIAL
CityClerkPROVISIONFOR$271,744.23

STATEOFCALIFORNIA)
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COUNTYOFLOSANGELES)55_.__——
CITYOFGLENDALE)DirectorofFinance
I,SuzieAbajian,CityClerkoftheCityofGlendale,doherebycertifythattheforegoingResolution No.wasadoptedbytheCounciloftheCityofGlendale,California,ataregularmeetingheldon the__________dayof
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2025,andthatthesamewasadoptedbythefollowingvote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

CityClerk
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Adams Sq Mini
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Survey Results
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ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
None of the above
Custom Truck Playground Learn More(Note: Shade structure not shown, but will be part of the project) Historic Big Rig Playground Learn More(Note: Shade structure not shown, but will be part of the project) Playbooster with Shade Playground Learn More
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1 Wow! This looks incredible! So unique! Kids will love this! 10/22/2024 4:53 PM 2 Whichever provides the most shade. Something for young toddlers and kids. 10/14/2024 3:49 PM 3 As much shade And trees as possible please 10/10/2024 8:18 PM 4 Add the play stands from the second option example: the tic tac toe, music instruments, etc. around the truck playground for more play
10/10/2024 4:52 PM
5 A shade would be perfect to protect our little ones from the UV light 10/10/2024 4:45 PM 6 Please add a shade covering regardless which one is chosen!! 10/9/2024 8:22 PM 7 Whatever option is picked, it is highly preferred there is some sort of shade covering. We tend to not stay very long at this park because there is no shade! 10/9/2024 6:43 PM
8 Really hoping we’re not using cars as an aspirational imaginative play environment for our most impressionable community members.
10/9/2024 4:45 PM
9 Love the concept of the big rig, ties into the theme of the gas station. Must include shade and include additional play elements if possible.
10/5/2024 9:37 PM
10 It would be nice to integrate a slide or swing somewhere with this unique design! So cool! 10/5/2024 11:03 AM 11 Consider adding a tire hopscotch and 10/5/2024 11:02 AM 12 Lots of shade! Would love a bathroom too 10/4/2024 10:16 AM 13 Having stair options to get to the slide and other features for smaller kids or kids who can not climb ladder like structures is important
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14 The custom truck design is very cool, our kids loved it!! 9/22/2024 3:36 PM 15 That truck is so cute and unique compared to the other options. Really gives the children a chance to use their imaginations while playing. It matches the aesthetic of the existing gas station so well and makes it even more special.
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16 Love this design!! 9/18/2024 4:33 PM
17 I LOVE this truck design....SO creative!! 9/18/2024 9:27 AM 18 The truck is cool! 9/18/2024 7:59 AM
19 A great imagination piece 9/18/2024 6:27 AM
20 Love the active nature play of the wooden truck design. 9/18/2024 6:21 AM 21 More wood, rope, and interesting materials please. Less plastic! San Francisco does a great job with providing interesting playgrounds to their children. It is great for their development! 9/17/2024 9:16 PM
22 Shade super necessary esp with the type of temperatures we will continue to experience 9/17/2024 8:42 PM 23 Looks fun! 9/17/2024 8:28 PM
24 Playbooster with Sail would be option #2, but the truck looks fun and different -- would be a fun choice
9/17/2024 7:35 PM
25 Theming is great and you can see the play elements that they include; 9/17/2024 5:59 PM 26 Please have shade an more amenities related to cars 9/17/2024 5:53 PM 27 Really disappointed there are no swings incorporated in any of the designs. Definitely not a fan of the truck designs.
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28 Wonderful homage to the old gas station. The kids will love this truck. 9/17/2024 5:16 PM 29 Either truck structure is genius. Very clever and cool idea to go with the gas station. 9/17/2024 4:20 PM 30 How will it be placed in the park? Hard to tell from the renderings, will we loose the grassy 'field' part?
9/17/2024 4:17 PM
31 Great way to combine climbing and slide features into an innovative big truck. Kids should love it.
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32 I like the two truck options the most because they connect to the historical/architectural heritage of the mini-park as a former service station. Also, the "Playbooster" designs are very generic and look like every other playground in Glendale (including nearby Palmer Park). I would prefer my community have something distinctive. I can easily imagine children referring to it as "the truck" - "i want to go climb on THE TRUCK" or "I want to go to TRUCK PARK" - this would be great!
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33 As much shade as possible is needed. Also is it possible to add swings? 9/17/2024 3:39 PM 34 The Truck is cool! 9/17/2024 3:09 PM
35 The truck is so cool - landmark! 9/17/2024 3:09 PM
36 Truck fits the park theme - homage to prior gas station. 9/17/2024 3:07 PM 37 No trucks- we need to stop glorifying cars & trucks, especially to children who are so impressionable. And with the climate heating up, the more shade, the better. 9/17/2024 3:01 PM
38 The votes for the Playbooster design will be split because "Playbooster with Shade Playground" is the same as "Playbooster with Sail Playground" except for the colors and the shade vs. sail. One ballot should be for the playground designs and another ballot for whether it should be shades or a sail. All the playgrounds are missing a monkey bar feature. 9/17/2024 2:56 PM
39 Has yo have monkey bars low enough for toddlers. Plenty shade needed. Swings and no woodchips flooring.
9/17/2024 2:50 PM
40 Don't forget a bathroom! 9/17/2024 2:45 PM
41 Shaded seating for caregivers. Seesaw! 9/17/2024 2:45 PM 42 Such a unique and neat design! 9/13/2024 9:52 PM
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ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
None of the above
Nature-Inspired Playground Learn More
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1 The Owl is amazing! Kids will love this. Great for climbers!! 10/22/2024 4:54 PM 2 I love Nature Village and Owl Playground, but Robinia seems to cover more interests/activities. Robinia is also seemingly more inclusive to those with physical disabilities, but I like that the other 2 encourage physical activity, adventure, and imagination. The ideal set-up would be 1/2 Owl Playground and 1/2 of the other two design aspects. 10/15/2024 10:11 AM
3 Owl structure is awesome but not very toddler friendly. Seems like it is mainly made for climbing. Missing variety such as swings and slides that can be incorporated here 10/10/2024 11:09 PM
4 Very cool owl playground! When can we get a new structure on the north end of Verdugo Park? 10/10/2024 7:17 PM 5 I like that the first option has two slides smaller and big one to cater to both age groups. 10/10/2024 4:49 PM 6 Please Include a pull up bar 10/3/2024 10:04 AM
7 Owl is so cute!!! Inspiring for the kids 9/21/2024 3:19 PM 8 The owl is awesome and so creative! It's also a spectacle to look at and gives kids a chance to use their imaginations unlike the other options.
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9 Incredible design!! True artistry. 9/18/2024 4:34 PM
10 I have never seen anything like this before! This is the most unique playground I have ever seen
9/18/2024 9:29 AM
11 Hoot Hoot 9/18/2024 7:41 AM
12 The owl is amazing 9/18/2024 6:26 AM
13 THIS IS SO COOL! 9/18/2024 6:21 AM
14 Please something different from the usual! Use SF as a model. Their parks are all so different! 9/17/2024 9:50 PM 15 The owl would be really special for Glendale kids! There is nothing else like it anywhere nearby.
9/17/2024 9:21 PM
16 Shade a must. Glad it’s part of project. We need to forward plan for temps we’ve been experiencing
9/17/2024 8:44 PM
17 Tough call, these all look pretty nice. Selecting the owl just because it's completely new and different. Very creative. For a more "traditional" playground, Nature Valley Playground would be a good choice.
9/17/2024 7:37 PM
18 The owl looks amazing - anything that is natured themed 9/17/2024 5:54 PM 19 Nature Village Playground has the right mixture of inclusion, accessibility for all ages, and allows open-ended imaginative play!
9/17/2024 5:28 PM
20 The owl is a creative centerpiece of a park that will be amazing for kids, and wonderful for the city.
9/17/2024 4:59 PM
21 Love the owl playground. Unique, and looks really fun! 9/17/2024 4:16 PM 22 Love it! 9/17/2024 4:13 PM
23 Love the owl!!! 9/17/2024 4:05 PM
24 Great fun design concept. Kids should love it. 9/17/2024 3:59 PM 25 Love this! Would be amazing! 9/17/2024 3:21 PM
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26 The Owl is amazing! Kids would have so much fun at "owl" playground 9/17/2024 3:10 PM 27 The owl is so cool! 9/17/2024 3:09 PM
28 How cool is that owl? WOW!!! 9/17/2024 3:08 PM
29 Love the Owl Design and natural wood! 9/17/2024 3:02 PM 30 We would like some blue Incorporated. And some monkey bars that are not too high for toddlers.
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31 I miss the rocket theme at Verdugo Park so favor the Owl, but it looks limited in options. The Village looks fabulous! Make sure there are bathrooms at the park 9/17/2024 2:47 PM
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City of Glendale

DISCLOSURE - CAMPAIGN FINANCE ORDINANCE

The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 5744, “Campaign Finance Ordinance,” which became effective on September 9, 2011, and subsequently amended it with Ordinance No. 5768, which became effective on March 15, 2012 and Ordinance No. 5885, which became effective on November 3, 2016 (“the Ordinance”). The Ordinance prohibits: (1) A contractor * (including a subcontractor ** the Successor Agency (“SA”), or the Housing Authority of the City of Glendale (“HA”) and that contract is subject to approval by the City Council, SA uncil member, SA member, HA member, ; and (2) Council members, SA members, and HA members from voting on matters concerning a contract with a person who has provided a campaign contribution.

The Ordinance applies to a contractor whose contract requires the City Council’s, SA’s, or HA’s approval. A contract with the City, S Contract.” The Ordinance also applies to a subcontractor who has a subcontract through a City Contract. The Ordinance excludes a competitively bid contract awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.

To assist members of the City Council, SA, and HA before they vote on a matter regarding a City Contract, the Ordinance requires City staff to prepare this report which discloses certain information about: the contractor receiving the City Contract, and the subcontractor(s) under the City Contract.

A contractor must provide the information listed below when: A subcontractor must provide the information listed below when:

The City Contract is subject to City Council approval; or The subcontract through a City Contract has a total anticipated or actual value of $25,000 or more; or
A combination or series of City Contracts totaling $50,000 or more is subject to Council approval.

A combination or series of subcontracts, for the same or different projects, have an aggregate value of $25,000 or more.

Information that must be disclosed: Name of the person, entity, or organization (i.e., the Contractor or Subcontractor) Name of the Chief Executive Officer/President
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Chairperson
All members of the Board of Directors
All persons who own more than 10% of the person, entity, or organization Name of any campaign committee owned or controlled by the person, entity, or organization

Please complete the following disclosure form:

Contractor(s)*:

Name Address
Full Name Title Business Address City State Zip
Chairperson
Chief Executive Officer / President
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Board of Directors
More than 10% interest owner
* “Contractor” is the person, entity, or organization that is the party, or prospective party, to the contract with the City, SA, or HA or any member of that person’s, entity’s, or organization’s Board of Directors, its Chairperson, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, any person with an ownership interest of more than ten percent (10%) in that person, entity, or organization, and any campaign committee that is owned or controlled by that person, entity, or organization. Above please disclose these persons’ name and business address.

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