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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM
Report: Funding for eClean Technologies, LLC
1. Motion authorizing City Manager or designee to (1) amend the contract with eClean Technologies, LLC to include an option for the City to purchase 33 units of aqueous ozone equipment at the end of the 36-month rental term, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $307,500, (2) exercise the City’s purchase option, and (3) enter into a contract with eClean for the maintenance, repair, and replacement of aqueous ozone equipment purchased by the City in an amount not to exceed $12,000 annually.
2. Resolution of appropriation in the amount $101,400 to continue renting with the option to purchase aqueous ozone equipment.
COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Calendar
Approved for September 30, 2025 calendar
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Community Services & Parks Department Department (CSP or Department) has been using aqueous ozone to clean and sanitize restrooms in public parks and park facilities since 2023. In a pilot study of the equipment, staff reported that use of the system at two parks, Brand Park and the Sports Complex, successfully deodorized and neutralized any elements that may cause a foul smell. Thus, in 2023, Council approved an agreement with eClean Technologies, LLC (eClean) to expand the use of the equipment at all parks. The Department has been renting 31 aqueous ozone units, along with two mobile pressure washers, and, based on their performance, recommends purchasing the equipment for long-term use.
A total of $163,850 is necessary to continue renting the equipment through January 2027 and exercise the City’s option to purchase the units for $100 each, or $3,300 total. At this time, staff requests that the Council appropriate $101,400 in the current fiscal year to continue renting the equipment, while the remaining funds will be appropriated in future fiscal years to complete the rental and purchase the equipment. Purchasing the equipment would result in a $12,000/year maintenance agreement, which would be appropriated in future years as part of the budget planning process. 4e2
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RECOMMENDATION
That City Council appropriate $101,400 this fiscal year to continue renting the aqueous ozone equipment, with an option to purchase the units at the end of the contract term.
The remaining funds will be appropriated in future years as part of the budget process.
ANALYSIS
In its continued effort to run a sustainable operation and be environmentally friendly, the Park Services Section of CSP evaluated the use of aqueous ozone to clean and sanitize restrooms in public parks and park facilities.
Aqueous ozone is a strong oxidizer proven to effectively kill germs, bacteria, viruses, and contaminants, while leaving no residue or harmful waste on surfaces. It is used in lieu of cleaning solutions to sanitize and disinfect surfaces and is effective on glass, mirrors, walls, restrooms, and other touch points. It has the cleaning power comparable to EPA-registered, hospital-grade disinfectants and has been tested against a broad range of bacteria and viruses, including, but not limited to, E. Coli, Salmonella, Aspergillus, various bacteria, and other harmful pathogens. This cleaning solution is a better, environmentally friendly option than continuing to purchase other surface cleaners consisting of harsh chemicals packaged in plastic.
In September 2022, CSP entered into an agreement with eClean Technologies, LLC, to conduct a pilot study of the equipment. The agreement included the installation and temporary use of equipment, at no cost to the City, at two park restrooms: Brand Park and the Sports Complex. The equipment was installed in the restrooms with the support of Public Works Facilities staff. The system utilizes water to create aqueous ozone (O3), and with a simple hose hook-up, staff can wash down the restrooms and fixtures.
Aqueous ozone is 100% sustainable.
The results of the pilot study were positive and staff reported that the use of the system at these two parks successfully deodorized and neutralized any elements that may cause a foul smell. Application from the wall mounted unit is simple and effective, saving staff time for routine sanitizations and reducing the need to use chemicals such as bleach or other harmful disinfectants. The aqueous ozone remains effective for about 20 minutes and then self-neutralizes and returns to being tap water once again.
Each unit improves operational efficiency because of the numerous benefits associated with the standalone compact system:
• Can be connected to standard plumbing and provide aqueous ozone without compromising water pressure and flow;
• Can be connected directly to a hose with spray nozzle; • Can offer a variety of water outputs from a single unit; • Can produce the exact amount of ozone at point-of-use; • Can produce consistent ozone levels ranging from 15 to 600 gallons per hour; • Has continuous flow with no restriction on amount of water output per minute, maintaining maximum oxidation levels required to eradicate 99.9% of bacteria;
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• Does not require other components such as oxygen enhancements, filters, or cartridges to operate with desired sanitation capabilities; and • Has guaranteed replacement of malfunctioning equipment within 48 hours.
In addition to the environmental benefits, this aqueous ozone cleaning solution improves operational efficiency. Specifically, it reduces the time staff spends on unnecessary processes, creating more capacity without additional cost, freeing up resources for activities that require staff’s attention, while improving quality and customer satisfaction outcomes.
In October 2023, the City Council approved entering into an agreement with eClean Technologies, LLC (eClean) to expand the use of the aqueous ozone equipment by renting 31 wall units and two mobile pressure washers. Since then, staff has been renting the equipment from eClean. During last year’s budget planning process, this contract was proposed for elimination due to the ongoing rental expense of the units.
Since then, staff has communicated with the vendor to amend the original agreement, which would afford the City an option to purchase and own these units when the original contract term ends in January 2027. Staff believes this arrangement affords the community an improved customer experience and the City a long-term financial savings.
Accordingly, staff recommends that Council pass a motion approving an amendment to the original contract terms to allow for this purchase, and appropriate $101,400 in the current fiscal year to continue renting 31 wall units and 2 mobile pressure washers. The total cost to rent the equipment through January 2027 and exercise the purchase option is $163,850. Staff also recommends that Council authorize an ongoing maintenance agreement with eClean Technologies, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $12,000 per year, that covers maintenance, repair and replacement of malfunctioning units if and when the City exercises its option to purchase the equipment. These funds will be appropriated in future years as part of the budget planning process.
STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
Using aqueous ozone equipment to sanitize restrooms and other amenities at City parks and park facilities is consistent with the City Council’s priority of finding sustainable methods to run City operations.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total cost to continue renting through January 2027 and eventually purchase the equipment is $163,850. Once purchased, the future years’ maintenance and warranty will cost $12,000/year. There is no funding appropriated for the rental or purchase of equipment in fiscal year 2025-26; thus, staff is requesting an appropriation of $101,400 from the General Fund undesignated fund balance as follows:
Requesting Appropriation
Amount From (Account To (Account String) Funding Source 4e4
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String)
$101,400 25300-1010-000-
0000-P0000
43110-1010-CSP-
3008-P5150
General Fund
Department Cost Center Program
Community
Services &
Parks
Park Maintenance
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
The action being considered is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 in that consists of the operation, repair, or maintenance of existing public facilities involving negligible or no expansion of former use. Moreover, because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, it is exempt from CEQA. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).)
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. Council may direct staff to continue renting the equipment beyond the rental term that ends in January 2027, which will cost $101,400/year.
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:
Chris Peplow, Park Services Administrator
Approved by:
Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager
EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit 1: Campaign Finance Disclosure Form