MINUTES
GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor Glendale, CA 91206
DECEMBER 9, 2025
ROLL CALL
1. CLOSED SESSION - No Scheduled Closed Session
2. REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA - 6:03 PM
Roll Call - All Present
a. Flag Salute: Mayor Najarian
b. Invocation: Delivered by Elder Hines, missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
c. Report of the City Clerk, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the December 9, 2025, Regular Meeting of the Glendale City Council was Posted on December 4, 2025, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall
3. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
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 Items 4a and 4h were pulled from the consent calendar for separate consideration. a. City Clerk, re: Minutes of the City Council Meeting of November 18, 2025 Public Speakers:
Herbert Molano
Staff Comments:
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
b. Public Works, re: Adopt the Plans and Specification for the West Glendale Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Curb Ramp Installation and Sidewalk
1. Resolution [25-170] adopting the Plans and Specification for the West Glendale ADA Curb Ramp Installation and Sidewalk Repair Program Phase 2, Specification No. 4007 and Plan No. 1-3135; and directing the City Clerk to Advertise for Bids
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
• Finance, re: Authorize Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Eide Bailly LLP to be the City's External Auditor for fiscal years ending 2025-26 to 2030-31
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1. Motion to Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into and execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Eide Bailly LLP to be the City's external auditor to perform the annual audit of the financial records of the City for fiscal years ending 2025-26 through 2027-28, with the option to extend the agreement for three additional fiscal years Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
d. Finance, re: Authorize the Escheatment of Unclaimed Checks & Deposits
1. Motion to escheat unclaimed checks and deposits held by various City funds pursuant to Government Code Sections 50050-50057
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
• Libratis Anary, Cut co, tere ration of surplus furniture to the
1. Resolution [25-171] authorizing the donation of surplus furniture to th slendale Library, Arts & Culture Trus
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
f. Public Works, re: Award Construction Contract for Glorietta Park Field Light Replacement Project
1. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with Ace Electric, Inc., for the Glorietta Park Field Light Replacement Project, Specification No. 4025, in the amount of $246, 100, plus a 10% contingency of $24,610.
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
g. Public Works, re: Shoseian Tea House Rehabilitation Project
1. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with MODAA, Inc. (MODAA), for the Shoseian Tea House Rehabilitation Project, Specification No. 4024, in the amount of $211,000, plus a 10 percent ontingency of $21,10
Resolution [25-172] of appropriation to appropriate funds for th Shoseian Tea House Rehabilitation Project
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Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
h. Finance, re: Development Impact Fees Annual Report
Public Speakers:
Herbert Molano
Ejmin Hakobian
Staff Comments:
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Michael Garcia, City Attorney
1. Resolution [25-173] to accept the City of Glendale Annual Development Impact Fee Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. Development Impact Fee Disclosure Information for the Parks & Libraries Development Impact Fee and Pursuan De Calia Government Code c) Section 680 une 30, 2025, Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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1. Motoriod tear seated for tray Contention Adams Square Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
5. CITY COUNCILISTAFF COMMENTS (Including reports from conferences and regional meetings)
Councilmember Gharpetian shared various holiday events he attended and thanked the organizers and volunteers. He attended the City's Employee Holiday Party, the City's Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, the Montrose Christmas Parade, and the ANCA Crescenta Valley Christmas Party.
Councilmember Kassakhian shared that he attended the same events as the other Councilmembers, with the exception of the City's Employee Holiday Party. He also attended the USC Lusk Center's Casden Multifamily Forecast Conference and reported information regarding rent growth and flattening, the shortage of attainable housing, the affordability crisis, and the thinning development pipeline.
Councilmember Asatryan attended numerous events, including the unveiling of a new historic timeline wayfinding sign at the Catalina Verdugo Adobe, where descendants of the Verdugo family were present and honored. She requested that a discussion be agendized regarding the appointment of another Councilmember to represent Glendale on the San Fernando Valley Council of Governments due to scheduling conflicts with Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena 3 12 09 25 CC
Airport Authority meetings.
Councilmember Brotman attended numerous events and shared that Glendale Beautiful will be hosting a Fiesta de las Luminarias at the Casa Adobe de San Rafael on Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. He also expressed his appreciation to the management and owners of Town Kitchen & Grill, located at 2276 Honolulu Avenue, for hosting a reception prior to the Montrose Christmas Parade.
Councilmember Kassakhian highlighted that he represented the Council at the Baskin-Robbins 80th Birthday event, noting that the company was founded in Glendale and is now one of the City's legacy businesses.
Mayor Najarian stated that he would like to agendize the nominations for a new Poet Laureate. He noted that a colleague had asked him to serve on the Valley Economic Alliance, whose rules recognize a Mayor's appointment for board membership. He requested clarification as to whether this appointment requires Council approval or falls within the Mayor's authority under the organization's rules. City Attorney Michael Garcia stated that he would look into the applicable procedures. Mayor Najarian also shared that the Glendale Police Department's Jingle Bell Ride will be traveling through the City this evening and provided flyer with the route information. Additionally, he announced that for the Second Annual Holiday Home Decorating Contest, residents and businesses are invited to decorate their exterior facades for a chance to be selected as one of four winners. The application period to submit a photo is December 8 through December 14, 2025. For more information or to submit an entry, residents may visit glendaleca.gov/wintercontest or call (818) 548-4844, Option 1.
City Clerk Dr. Abajian shared that the 13th Annual Holiday Bike Ride will take place on Sunday, December 21, 2025, with a meet-up time of 4:30 PM at Nibley Park, located at 1103 E. Mountain Street.
Director of Public Works Daniel Hernandez shared that the City of Glendale received a 2025 American Public Works Association (APWA) Best Project of the Year Award in the Facilities Category for the Real Time Intelligence Center (RTIC).
6. COMMUNITY EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS (3-minutes per speaker) Members of the public will be permitted to announce upcoming events taking place in the community.
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 an agenda item during the First Period of Oral Communications, they may not speak again when the agenda item is called. A speaker who addresses the Council on non- agenda items during the First Period of Oral Communications may not speak during the Second Period of Oral Communications
Robbyn Battles
Tony Passarella
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Councilmember Asatryan stepped away at 7:07 PM and returned at 7:15 PM.
Councilmember Kassakhian stepped away at 7:22 PM and returned at 7:26 PM.
Councilmember Gharpetian stepped away at 7:35 PM and returned at 7:38 PM.
Councilmember Asatryan stepped away at 7:36 PM and returned at 7:41 PM.
Staff Comments:
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Michael Garcia, City Attorney
8. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
9. ACTION ITEMS
a. City Attorney, re: Glendale Municipal Code Amendment Pertaining to Selection of the Mayor
Staff Comments:
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Presentation:
Michael Garcia, City Attorney
Public Speakers:
Beth Brooks
1. Introduction of Ordinance of the Council of the City of Glendale, California Amending Section 2.04.020 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995, Relating to the Mayoral Selection Process
Introduced by Councilmember Kassakhian on December 9, 2025. b. Finance, re: FY 2024-25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Staff Comments:
oubik Golanian, City Manage
ack Liang. Director. Finance Departme
Presentation:
Shu-Jun Li, Assistant Director, Finance Department
Daphnie Munoz, External Auditor/Principal, CliftonLarsonAllen ublic Speakers
lerbert Molan
Ejmin Hakobian
Councilmember Gharpetian stepped away at 8:15 PM and returned at 8:16 PM.
Councilmember Brotman stepped away at 8:17 PM and returned during the staff presentation.
Councilmember Asatryan left the meeting at 8:17 PM due to illness.
1. Motion to accept City of Glendale's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting, and Communication with Those Charged with Governance for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025 Moved: Brotman Seconded: Kassakhian
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian
Noes: None
Absent: Asatryan
Abstain: None
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c. Finance, re: Fiscal Year 2025-26 First Quarter Financial Status Report, and Classification and Compensation Alignment
Staff Comments:
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
John Takhtalian, Assistant City Manager
Michael Garcia, City Attorney
Presentation:
Jack Liang, Director, Finance Department
Karina Cervantes, Budget Manager, Finance Department
Paula Adams, Chief Human Resources Officer
Public Speakers:
Herbert Molano
Allen Dish
Ejmin Hakobian
Gustavo
1. Motion to note and file the Financial Status Report for the year ended June 30, 2025
2. Motion to note and file the Financial Status Report for the period ending September 30, 2025
3. Resolution [25-174] Providing for the Establishment of Classification Titles and Compensation for Employees of the City of Glendale Covered by the Glendale Management Association Memorandum of Understanding, Including Employee Relations Exempt Classifications
4. Resolution [25-175] Providing for the Establishment of Classification Titles and Compensation for Employees of the City of Glendale Covered by the Glendale City Employees' Association Memorandum of Understanding, Including Confidential and Hourly Classifications
5. Resolution [25-176] Providing for the Establishment of Classification Titles and Compensation for Employees of the City of Glendale Represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 18
6. Resolution [25-177] providing for Supplementary Benefits and Compensation for Certain Officers and Executive Employees of the City of Glendale to Supplement the Classification and Compensation Resolution of Said City Moved: Kassakhian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian
Noes: None
Absent: Asatryan
Abstain: None
10. HEARINGS
11. REPORTS - INFORMATION
12. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
13. DISCUSSION OF COUNCILMEMBER FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
• Councilmember Asatryan's request to agendize discussion of tr ormation of an Ethics Commissio
With no objection Council decided to move item 13a to the City Council meeting of December 16, 2025.
Staff Comments:
Michael Garcia, City Attorney
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b. Councilmember Gharpetian's request to agendize a discussion on capturing detailed meeting minutes instead of action minutes Staff Comments:
Michael Garcia, City Attorney
Dr. Suzie Abajian, City Clerk
As a vote was taken before taking public speakers, there was a vote on a motion to reconsider, which was then followed by public comment.
Public Speakers:
Beth Brooks
Motion to receive a memo on what other Cities are doing regarding minutes.
Moved: Gharpetian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian
Noes: None
Absent: Asatryan
Abstain: None
. Request by Councilman Gharpetian to agendize a discussion of the removal of certain City-owned parking lots from consideration in the Cit Owned Residential Overlay (CORO) in the General Plan Land Use Element Update and Surplus Lands Act (SLA) approvals
Staff Comments:
Michael Garcia, City Attorney
Public Speakers:
Tony Sardo
Beth Brooks
Mike Mohill
Motion regarding Surplus Lands Act (SLA) approvals.
Moved: Gharpetian Seconded: Najarian
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Gharpetian, Najarian
Noes: Brotman, Kassakhian
Absent: Asatryan
Abstain: None
Councilmember Gharpetian's motion failed on a tie vote of 2-2. Item 13c will be placed on the agenda for reconsideration at the next City Council meeting on December 16, 2025.
d. Request by Mayor Najarian to agendize review and possible amendments of Title 1.10 of the Glendale Municipal Code regarding campaign contributions and conflict rules pertaining to members of City Council With no objection, the Council moved item 13d to the next City Council meeting on December 16, 2025.
Staff Comments:
Michael Garcia, City Attorney
14. SECOND PERIOD OF 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 or decision. The City Manager may refer the matter to the appropriate department fo investigation and report.
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Tony Sardo
Tina Koehler
Beth Brooks
Ms. Valentine
15. NEW BUSINESS
16. ADJOURNMENT - 11:32 PM
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Kassakhian
Lue Megaeu
Mayor of the City of Glendale
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