Agenda packet — Glendale City Council, January 13, 2026

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GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL

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JANUARY 13, 2026 – 6:00 PM

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PUBLIC COMMENT GUIDELINES
The City Council welcomes public input at City Council meetings. Public input at Council meetings is regulated by the City Council’s Rules of Order, Procedure and Decorum for the Conduct of City Council Meetings as set forth in Resolution No. 25-76, which will be summarized below.

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JANUARY 13, 2026 – 6:00 PM

ROLL CALL

1. CLOSED SESSION
– 1:00 PM (T o Commence at 6:00 PM
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2. REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA
– 6:00 PM
Roll Call
a.

Flag Salute: Council Member
b.

Invocation:

Kelly Kessinger, Senior Chaplain, Adventist Health
c.

Report of the City Clerk, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the January 13, 2026 Regular Meeting of the Glendale City Council was Posted on January 7, 2026, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.

3. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
a.

Recognition of Winter Decorating Contest Winners
b.

Presentation from the Glendale Police Department on Substance Abuse c.

Proclamation for Korean American Day
d.

Nominating Panel for Vacancy on the Arts and Culture Commission Created by Resignation of Sue Bell Yank: Assigned Panel for Seat 1 – Asatryan (A)/Brotman (B)

4. CONSENT ITEMS
(Including Minutes)
The following are routine and may be acted upon by one motion. Any Member of Council or the audience requesting separate consideration may do so by making such request before motion is proposed.
a.

City Clerk, re: Minutes of the City Council Meeting of December 2, 2025, December 9, 2025, and December 16, 2025
b.

Glendale Water and Power, re: Alternative Project Delivery Method for Engineering, Procurement, and Construction of the Substation Battery, Charger and Rack System Replacement Project

1. Resolution authorizing the General Manager of Glendale Water & Power, or his designee, to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) using the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Project Delivery Method for Substation Battery, Charger and Rack System Replacement Project for
FY 2025-26, RFP No. 3998, and authorizing the City Clerk to solicit proposals c.

Glendale Water and Power, re: Alternative Project Delivery Method for Engineering, Procurement, and Construction of the Mobile Substation Procurement Project

1. Resolution authorizing the General Manager of Glendale Water & Power, or his designee, to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) using the Engineer, Procure, and Construct (EPC) Alternative Project Delivery Method for the Mobile Substation Procurement Project for FY 2025-26, RFP No. 3941, and authorizing the City Clerk to solicit proposals
d.

Police Department, re: California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), Request for Authorization to Accept Additional Grant Funding in the amount of $25,000 for the 2025–26 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) for costs related to tracking of vehicle and pedestrian stop data as required by the Racial and Identity Profiling Act (RIPA)

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1. Motion to accept additional grant funds in the amount of $25,000 from the California Office of Traffic Safety, Selective Traffic Enforcement Program and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the necessary agreements, certification, and other documents required to accept the Grant

2. Resolution of appropriation to appropriate $25,000 from the California Office of Traffic Safety, Selective Traffic Enforcement Program
e.

Glendale Water and Power, re: Specification No. 4032 for the Glendale High Recycled Water Booster Pump and Motor No. 2 Repair Project.

1. Resolution adopting Specification No. 4032 for the Glendale HIgh Recycled Water Booster Pump and Motor No. 2 Repair, and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids. f.

Glendale Water and Power, re: Specification No. 4013 to Furnish Materials, Equipment, and Labor for Testing Transformer, Load Tap Changer, Regulator, and Circuit Breaker Oil for Glendale Water & Power.

1. Resolution adopting Specification No. 4013 to Furnish Materials, Equipment, and Labor for T esting Transformer, Load T ap Changer, Regulator, and Circuit Breaker Oil for Glendale Water & Power (GWP) and Directing the City Clerk to Advertise for Bids.

5. CITY COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS
(Including reports from conferences and regional
meetings)

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.

8. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES

9. ACTION ITEMS
a.

City Clerk, re:

Calling for and giving notice of the General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026

1. A Resolution Calling and Giving Notice of a General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in the City of Glendale, for the Election of Certain Officers as Required by the Provisions of the Laws of the State of California Relating to Charter Cities

2. A Resolution Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to Direct the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to Render Full Consolidated Election Services, with the Exception of Candidate Filing, to Said City Relating to the Conduct of a General Municipal Election to be Held on June 2, 2026

3. A Resolution Setting Forth Regulations Relating to Candidate Statements for the June 2, 2026, General Municipal Election

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4. A Resolution of Appropriation in the amount of $669,882 for the June 2, 2026, Election

10. HEARINGS

11. REPORTS - INFORMATION

12. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

13. DISCUSSION OF COUNCILMEMBER FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
a.

Request by Mayor Najarian to Agendize a Discussion to Consider Reordering Agenda for Future Agenda Requests to the afternoon portion of Council agendas

14. SECOND PERIOD OF ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Discussion is limited to items NOT a part of this agenda. Each speaker is allowed 5 minutes.

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 for investigation and report.

15. NEW BUSINESS

16. ADJOURNMENT

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M I N U T E S

GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor Glendale, CA 91206
DECEMBER 2, 2025
ROLL CALL – Absent: Brotman

1. CLOSED SESSION – 4:26 PM
a. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation. Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivisions (d)(2) and (e)(2) of Government Code Section 54956.9: One Potential Case
b. Conference with Real Property Negotiators: City-designated negotiators:

Roubik Golanian, John Takhtalian, Michael J. Garcia, Gillian van Muyden, and Daniel Hernandez. Property Location: 1631 Gardena Avenue. Negotiating Parties: Jeffery L. White and Andrew C. Bernard. Instructions to the negotiator(s) will concern the price and terms of payment for the acquisition of property
c. Conference with Real Property Negotiations: City-designated negotiators:

Roubik Golanian, John Takhtalian, Michael J. Garcia, Gillian van Muyden, Bradley Calvert, and Mark Berry. Property Location: Glendale Galleria I Parking Structure located on Columbus Avenue and Colorado. Negotiating Parties:

Brookfield Properties. Instructions to the negotiator(s) will concern the terms of the exercise of the extended lease term
Gillian van Muyden, Chief Assistant City Attorney, stated Council does not anticipate reporting out on any Closed Session item.

Council recessed to Closed Session at 4:27 PM.

2. REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA – 6:01 PM
Roll Call – Absent: Brotman
a. Flag Salute: Mayor Najarian
b. Invocation: Delivered by Reverend Father Movses Shannakian, St. Mary's Armenian Apostolic Church
c. Report of the City Clerk, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the December 2, 2025, Regular Meeting of the Glendale City Council was Posted on November 26, 2025, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.

3. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
a. Proclamation Elder Wellness and Connection Month
Accepted by Mike Mohill

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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Consent items 4c and 4f were pulled from the consent calendar for separate consideration.
a. City Clerk, re: Minutes of the City Council Meeting of November 4, 2025, and the Joint City Council and Glendale Housing Meeting of November 18, 2025.

Moved: Gharpetian Seconded: Asatryan
Vote as Follows:

Ayes: Asatryan, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian
Noes: None

Absent: Brotman
Abstain: None
b. Public Works, re: Award Maintenance and Repair Contract for Fire- Life-Safety Systems

1. Motion awarding a contract to Glendale Fire Systems, Inc. (Glendale Fire) for Fire-Life-Safety Systems Maintenance and Support Project per Specification No. 4028 for the not-to-exceed amount of $1,198,135 for five years and directing the City Manager or a designee to execute the contract.

Moved: Gharpetian Seconded: Asatryan
Vote as Follows:

Ayes: Asatryan, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian
Noes: None

Absent: Brotman
Abstain: None
c. Community Development, re: Use of City Days at the Alex Theatre for two requests - Hamazkayin Sayat Nova Choir and GUSD’s Armenian American Heritage Night
Public Comments:

Beth Brooks
Staff Comments:

Roubik Golanian, City Manager

1. Council motion to approve use of one annual City Day at the Alex Theatre for Hamazkayin Sayat Nova Choir on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

2. Council motion to approve use of one annual City Day at the Alex Theatre for Glendale Unified School District’s Armenian American Heritage Night on Wednesday April 29, 2026.
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Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows:

Ayes: Asatryan, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian
Noes: None

Absent: Brotman
Abstain: None
d. Community Services and Parks, re: Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP) Amendment No. 1 from Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department (AD) for FY 2025-2026 Nutrition Services Incentive Program (NSIP) and Modernizing Older Californians Act (MOCA) funding allocation of $88,670.

1. Motion to authorize acceptance of $38,670 in Elderly Nutrition Program NSIP and $50,000 in MOCA funding from Los Angeles County AD for FY 25- 26 ENP; and authorize the City Manager or a designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to Subaward ENP252604, period July 2025 – June 2026, to accept and implement funding.

2. Resolution [25-169] of Appropriation to appropriate:
a. $33,870 in NSIP funding to C1 Congregate Meals Program. b. $4,800 in NSIP funding to C2 Home Delivered Meals Program. c. $50,000 in MOCA funding to C2 Home Delivered Meals Program.

Moved: Gharpetian Seconded: Asatryan
Vote as Follows:

Ayes: Asatryan, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian
Noes: None

Absent: Brotman
Abstain: None
e. Public Works, re: Award the Maple Park Gym Ceiling Replacement Project

1. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with Golden Gate Construction for the Maple Park Gym Ceiling Replacement Project, Specification No. 4020, in the amount of $276,750, plus a 10% contingency of $27,675.

Moved: Gharpetian Seconded: Asatryan
Vote as Follows:

Ayes: Asatryan, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian
Noes: None
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Absent: Brotman
Abstain: None
f. City Attorney, re: Increase in insurance coverage for the City’s property and other coverages for the Grayson Repowering Project.

Public Comments:

Beth Brooks

1. Motion Authorizing an increase to the insurance premiums for property, general liability, workers’ compensation, cyber liability, and other miscellaneous coverages for the 2025-26 fiscal year, as outlined in the Report to Council dated December 2, 2025 to add $1,965,740 for contractually required builders risk and related insurance policies for the Grayson Repowering Project, for a new total authorized premiums in the amount of $11,172,260 for Fiscal Year 2025-26.

Moved: Kassakhian Seconded: Asatryan
Vote as Follows:

Ayes: Asatryan, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian
Noes: None

Absent: Brotman
Abstain: None

5. CITY COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS (Including reports from conferences and regional meetings)
Councilmember Asatryan shared that Small Business Saturday took place last week and emphasized that 68% of every dollar spent at small, local businesses stays within the community. She encouraged residents to shop locally in Glendale. She congratulated the City, the Community Development Department, and its Economic Development staff on Glendale receiving the 2025 Most Business-Friendly Large City EDDY Award. She noted that the Armenian American Museum Gala was held last week and requested an update on Central Park to ensure the project remains on schedule for the museum’s opening next year. She also reported that the Sister Cities Committee recently held its final meeting of the year and discussed a potential pathway dedicated to Glendale’s sister cities. Additionally, Councilmember Asatryan shared that world-renowned designer Michael Aram unveiled his new line at Venus Gifts in Glendale.

Councilmember Gharpetian requested that a discussion be agendized to remove parking lots 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, and 35, as well as parking lots 3 and 7 in Montrose, from the City- Owned Residential Overlay (CORO) and the Surplus Land Act (SLA). Following several calls from residents, he asked staff to look into recurring nuisances reported in the parking lot behind Kenneth Village between Grandview and Sonora. He shared that the Montrose Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony was successful and thanked the Montrose Shopping Park Association Board and others involved for making the event possible. He reminded the City Manager and Community Development staff to review and provide a report on condominium fees and incentives for condominium developers. He also asked 9 of 107

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the Director of Public Works to evaluate a blind curve at Wabasso Way and Verdugo Road. Councilmember Gharpetian reported attending the premiere of A Winter’s Song, a film whose producer and director were born in Glendale. He reiterated his request that the City Attorney explore identifying a test case related to unfunded state mandates and shared his own research on the matter.

Councilmember Kassakhian requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Vanes Martirosyan, an Armenian American boxer who lived in Glendale, competed in the 2004 U.S. Olympics, and held a professional record of 36–4–1. He shared that Mr.

Martirosyan sadly passed away at the age of 39 due to skin cancer.

Mayor Najarian shared the following upcoming events:
On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, the City’s Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at City Hall’s Perkins Plaza. On Saturday, December 6, 2025, the Public Works Department, in partnership with Caltrans, will host a Community Clean-Up Day beginning at 7:45 AM. The event will last approximately two to three hours, during which volunteers will help pick up litter along the Holly Drive off-ramp on the northbound 2 Freeway. Those interested in participating may contact Public Works at (818) 548-3900. On Saturday, December 6, 2025, the Montrose Christmas Parade will take place from 6:10 PM to 9:00 PM along Honolulu Avenue and Rosemont Avenue.

Mayor Najarian also highlighted that the Pioneer Village waitlist is now open for affordable apartment homes for seniors and families, with the application period remaining open through Friday, December 12, 2025, and provided the relevant website information. He requested that a review and possible amendments to Section 1.10 of the Glendale Municipal Code—relating to campaign contributions and conflict-of-interest rules for members of the City Council—be agendized for consideration.

6. COMMUNITY EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS (3-minutes per speaker) Members of the public will be permitted to announce upcoming events taking place in the community.

Jackie Gish

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.

Tony Passarella
Lorna Vartanian
Erik Grig
Susan Wolfson
Tim Andrisani
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Mike Mohill
Todd Sostek
Patrick Murphy
Andre Ordubegian
Greg Astorian
Carolyn Kaloostian
Ejmin Hakobian
Paul Karapetian
Patrick Masihi
Nora
Rima Cameron
Edmond Ghazarian
Dennis Feitosa
Councilmember Asatryan stepped away at 7:03 PM and returned at 7:09 PM.

Staff Comments:

Gillian van Muyden, Chief Assistant City Attorney
Roubik Golanian, City Manager

8. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES

9. ACTION ITEMS

10. HEARINGS

11. REPORTS - INFORMATION

12. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

13. DISCUSSION OF COUNCILMEMBER FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
a. Councilmember Asatryan’s request to agendize discussion of the formation of an Ethics Commission
With no objection Council decided to move item 13a to the City Council meeting of December 9, 2025.

Public Comments:

Beth Brooks
b. Councilmember Gharpetian’s request to agendize a discussion on capturing detailed meeting minutes instead of action minutes
With no objection Council decided to move item 13b to the City Council meeting of December 9, 2025, to be discussed by the full Council.

Public Comments:

Beth Brooks
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Staff Comments:

Gillian van Muyden, Chief Assistant City Attorney

14. SECOND PERIOD OF ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Discussion is limited to items NOT a part of this agenda. Each speaker is allowed 5 minutes. 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 for investigation and report.

Beth Brooks
Allen Dish
Staff Comments:

Dr. Suzie Abajian, City Clerk

15. NEW BUSINESS

16. ADJOURNMENT in memoriam of Vanes Martirosyan – 7:43 PM Moved: Kassakhian Seconded: Asatryan
Mayor of the City of Glendale
City Clerk of the City of Glendale
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M I N U T E S

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 before motion is proposed.

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
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b. Public Works, re: Adopt the Plans and Specification for the West Glendale Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Curb Ramp Installation and Sidewalk Repair Program Phase 2

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
c. 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

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
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e. Libraries, Arts, and Culture, re: Donation of surplus furniture to the Glendale Library, Arts & Culture Trust

1. Resolution [25-171] authorizing the donation of surplus furniture to the Glendale Library, Arts & Culture Trust
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 contingency of $21,100

2. Resolution [25-172] of appropriation to appropriate funds for the Shoseian Tea House Rehabilitation Project
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:

Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None
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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 Housing Development Impact Fee for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2025, pursuant to California Government Code (GC) Section 66006 Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:

Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None
i. Libraries, Arts, and Culture, re: Library Connection @ Adams Square at 1100 Chevy Chase Drive Lease Agreement Renewal

1. Motion approving fourth amendment to extend the lease agreement with Neighborhood Legal Services for Library Connection @ Adams Square Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:

Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None

5. CITY COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS (Including reports from conferences and regional meetings)
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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 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 façades 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).
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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
Patrick Murphy
Mike Mohill
Greg Astorian
Patrick Masihi
Allen Dish
Elder Cromer
David Mosesman
Ejmin Hakobian
Andre Ordubegian
Chris Jerrnigan
Ramy
Donna Lee
Edmond Ghazarian
J.

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
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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:

Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Jack Liang, Director, Finance Department
Presentation:

Shu-Jun Li, Assistant Director, Finance Department
Daphnie Munoz, External Auditor/Principal, CliftonLarsonAllen Public Speakers:

Herbert Molano
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
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11. REPORTS - INFORMATION

12. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

Staff Comments:

Michael Garcia, City Attorney
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
c. Request by Councilman Gharpetian to agendize a discussion of the removal of certain City-owned parking lots from consideration in the City 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
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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

Tony Sardo
Tina Koehler
Beth Brooks
Ms. Valentine

15. NEW BUSINESS

16. ADJOURNMENT – 11:32 PM
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Kassakhian
Mayor of the City of Glendale
City Clerk of the City of Glendale
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M I N U T E S

GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor Glendale, CA 91206
DECEMBER 16, 2025
ROLL CALL – All Present

1.CLOSED SESSION – 3:47 PM
a. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation. Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivisions (d)(2) and (e)(2) of Government Code Section 54956.9: One Potential Case
b. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Hard Eight, Inc. v. City of Glendale, L.A.S.C. Case No. 25NNCV00637
c. Public Employment – Attorneys
City Attorney Michael Garcia stated Council anticipates possibly reporting out on Closed Session item 1c. Council recessed to Closed Session at 3:48 PM.

2.REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA – 6:02 PM
Roll Call – All Present
a. Flag Salute: Mayor Najarian
b. Invocation: Delivered by Mark Witas, Director of Mission and Spiritual Care at Adventist Health Glendale
c. Report of the City Clerk, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the December 16, 2025, Regular Meeting of the Glendale City Council was Posted on December 12, 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 before motion is proposed.

Item 4b was pulled from the consent calendar for separate consideration. a. Human Resources, re: Professional Services Agreement with EHS Insight for the implementation, software licensing and maintenance of Employee Health and Safety Software.

1. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Professional Services Agreement with EHS Insight (StarTex Software, LLC) in an amount not-to-exceed $440,000 for a three-year term for the implementation, software licensing and maintenance of an Employee Health and Safety Software system and to authorize continued renewals for the system’s life cycle subject to annual budget appropriations
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Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:

Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None
b. Glendale Water and Power, re: Agreement with the Regents of the University of California, Los Angeles, for Electric Vehicle Integration Study & Pilot Roadmap: City Fleets, School Buses, Residential Segment, and Transit Buses.

Public Speakers:

Beth Brooks
Staff Comments:

Scott Mellon, General Manager, Glendale Water and Power Michael Garcia, City Attorney

1. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an agreement with the Regents of the University of California, on behalf of its Los Angeles Campus, to perform the research study entitled Electric Vehicle Integration Study & Pilot Roadmap: City Fleets, School Buses, Residential Segment, and Transit Buses, in an amount not to exceed $150,000 Moved: Brotman Seconded: Asatryan
Vote as Follows:

Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Kassakhian, Najarian
Noes: Gharpetian

Absent: None
Abstain: None
c. Glendale Water and Power, re: Memorandum of Understanding between Southern California Regional Rail Authority and the City of Glendale

1. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into and execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) for the temporary installation and removal of spur track into the Glendale Water & Power Utility Operation Center in connection with the Grayson Repowering Project in an amount not to exceed $966,114 plus a 20% contingency in the amount of $193,223
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:

Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian Noes: None
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Absent: None
Abstain: None
d. Community Services and Parks, re: Appropriation of $78,500 Youth Community Access (YCA) Grant funds from the State of California Natural Resources Agency for the Students Training as Role Models (STAR) Youth Camping, Field Trips and other Nature and Cultural Activities Project.

1. Motion accept Youth Community Access (YCA) Grant Program funds in the amount of $78,500 from the State of California Natural Resources Agency for the Students Training as Role Models (STAR) Youth Camping, Field Trips and other Nature and Cultural Activities Project (STAR Nature & Culture Project); and authorizing the City Manager or a designee to execute all agreements, certifications, and documents necessary to accept and implement the funds

2. Resolution [25-179] of Appropriation to appropriate $78,500 in YCA Program funds from the State of California Natural Resources Agency for the STAR Nature & Culture Project
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:

Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None

5.CITY COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS (Including reports from conferences and regional meetings)
Councilmember Gharpetian wished everyone Happy Holidays, a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year.

Councilmember Kassakhian wished everyone Happy Holidays, a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year. He also acknowledged that it was the third night of Hanukkah and shared that his thoughts and prayers were with the victims of the Bondi Beach Massacre.

Councilmember Asatryan wished everyone Happy Holidays, a Merry Christmas, a Happy Hanukkah, and all other holidays being celebrated. She thanked the organizations that have been hosting various holiday events throughout the community.

Councilmember Brotman wished everyone Happy Holidays and shared that Glendale hosted a wonderful Hanukkah candle lighting ceremony at Adams Square Mini Park. He thanked the Adams Hill Neighborhood Association for organizing the event and the Glendale Police Department for ensuring safety, particularly in light of the Bondi Beach Massacre. He also shared his positive experience using the MyGlendale app to report illegally dumped trash and reminded residents that the app is a valuable tool for reporting various issues and code violations.
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Mayor Najarian cautioned that holiday lights can be distracting and urged both drivers and pedestrians to take extra care and remain attentive.

Councilmember Asatryan asked Director of Public Works Daniel Hernandez about pedestrian safety and the brightness of headlights on newer vehicles.

Director Hernandez stated that he would discuss the matter with his staff and bring information back to the Council.

City Manager Golanian announced that Police Chief Cid has accepted a new position as Police Chief for the City of Anaheim and recognized and honored Chief Cid for his legacy of service in Glendale. Police Chief Cid also shared words of appreciation for the City, City leadership, Police Department staff, and the Glendale community.

City Attorney Garcia provided a statement regarding a request made by Councilmember Gharpetian concerning a potential test claim with the California Commission on State Mandates for reimbursement of infrastructure costs associated with state-imposed housing mandates. He indicated that it is highly unlikely such a test claim would be viable at this time.

6.COMMUNITY EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS (3-minutes per speaker) Members of the public will be permitted to announce upcoming events taking place in the community.

Herbert Molano
Liz Radley
Grey James
Vivian Kanchian

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.

Tony Passarella
Mike Mohill
Chris Pratt
Ejmin Hakobian
Andre Ordubegian
Patrick Masihi
Patrick Murphy
Councilmember Asatryan stepped away at 7:00 PM and returned at 7:07 PM.

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8.ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
a. City Attorney, re: Glendale Municipal Code Amendment Pertaining to Selection of the Mayor (12/09/2025, Introduced by Councilmember Kassakhian)
Councilmember Gharpetian stepped away at 7:07 PM and returned during the staff presentation.

Presentation:

Michael Garcia, City Attorney
Public Speakers:

Mike Mohill
Ejmin Hakobian

1. Adoption of Ordinance [6045] 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
Motion for Option 2 with additions.

Moved: Kassakhian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:

Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Kassakhian, Najarian
Noes: Gharpetian

Absent: None
Abstain: None

9.ACTION ITEMS
a. Public Works, re: Agreement with American Traffic Solutions, Inc. (dba Verra Mobility) for the design, installation, maintenance, citation processing, and operation of automated speed safety camera systems.

Staff Comments:

Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Daniel Hernandez, Director, Public Works Department
Pastor Casanova, Principal Traffic Engineer, Public Works Department Aaron Israel, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Michael Garcia, City Attorney
Presentation:

Arek Harmandayan, Senior Traffic Engineer, Public Works Department Public Speakers:

Seamus Garrity
Shant Keshishian
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Councilmember Asatryan stepped away at 8:00 PM and returned at 8:02 PM.

1. Resolution [25-180] dispensing with competitive bidding and authorizing the City Manager or a designee to execute an agreement piggybacking on the agreement to provide information technology products and related services between the City of Oakland and American Traffic Solutions, Inc. (dba Verra Mobility) to implement and operate automated speed safety camera systems for a term of five years, with the option for two (2) one-year extensions, for a total not- to-exceed amount of $3,405,500.

Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:

Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Najarian
Noes: Gharpetian, Kassakhian

Absent: None
Abstain: None
Councilmember Gharpetian stepped away at 8:11 PM and returned at 8:12 PM. b. Management Services, re: Appointment of Glendale members to the Valley Economic Alliance (VEA) and the San Fernando Valley Council of Governments (SFVCOG).

1. Motion appointing Councilmember Asatryan to the Valley Economic Alliance (VEA); and
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Kassakhian
Vote as Follows:

Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None

2. Motion appointing Councilmember Brotman to the San Fernando Valley Council of Governments.

Moved: Kassakhian Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows:

Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None
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10.HEARINGS
a. Community Development, re: 126-128 South Kenwood Street Stage II Final Design Review (Case No. PDR-002684-2023).

Mayor Najarian opened the hearing at 8:17 PM and closed the hearing at 8:58 PM.

Mayor Najarian reopened the hearing at 9:01 PM and closed the hearing at 9:05 PM.

Staff Comments:

Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Michael Garcia, City Attorney
Bradley Calvert, Director, Community Development Department Presentation:

Shoghig Yepremian, Planner, Community Development Department Public Speakers:

Rodney Khan, Project Consultant
Ron Mandalian, Architect
David Chianello
Rev. Jerod Yates
Haoan Tsai
Caroline Cho
Shane Lee
Kyle Boghossian
Councilmember Asatryan stepped away at 8:43 PM and returned at 8:48 PM.

1. Motion to Approve Stage II Final Design Review (Case No. PDR-002684- 2023)
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Asatryan
Vote as Follows:

Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None

2. Motion to Continue the Matter, Directing the City Attorney to Draft Findings to Deny Stage II Final Design Review (Case No. PDR-002684-2023) This motion was not adopted.

11.REPORTS - INFORMATION

12.WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
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13.DISCUSSION OF COUNCILMEMBER FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
a. Councilmember Asatryan’s request to agendize discussion of the formation of an Ethics Commission
Public Speakers:

Beth Brooks
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Kassakhian
Vote as Follows:

Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None
b. Request by Councilman Gharpetian to agendize a discussion of the removal of certain City-owned parking lots from consideration in the City Owned Residential Overlay (CORO) in the General Plan Land Use Element Update and Surplus Lands Act (SLA) approvals
Public Comments:

Beth Brooks
Staff Comments:

Michael Garcia, City Attorney
Motion to agendize a discussion on the Surplus Lands Act (SLA).

Moved: Gharpetian Seconded: Najarian
Vote as Follows:

Ayes: Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian
Noes: Asatryan, Brotman

Absent: None
Abstain: None
c. 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 Moved: Najarian Seconded: Asatryan
Vote as Follows:

Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None
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d. Mayor Najarian's request to seek a new poet laureate for the City of Glendale Mayor Najarian removed this item from the agenda.

14.SECOND PERIOD OF ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Discussion is limited to items NOT a part of this agenda. Each speaker is allowed 5 minutes. 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 for investigation and report.

Beth Brooks
Anonymous

15.NEW BUSINESS
Councilmember Kassakhian moves that the City Attorney is authorized to amend the scope of an existing legal services agreement with Goldfarb & Lipman to assist the City Attorney with another matter of potential litigation.

Moved: Kassakhian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:

Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None

16.ADJOURNMENT – 9:54 PM
Moved: Kassakhian Seconded: Brotman
Mayor of the City of Glendale
City Clerk of the City of Glendale
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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Alternative Project Delivery Method for Engineering, Procurement, and Construction of the Substation Battery, Charger and Rack System Replacement Project.

1. Resolution authorizing the General Manager of Glendale Water & Power, or his designee, to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) using the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Project Delivery Method for Substation Battery, Charger and Rack System Replacement Project for FY 2025-26, RFP No. 3998, and authorizing the City Clerk to solicit proposals.

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Calendar
Approved for January 13, 2026 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Glendale Water and Power (GWP) requests Council’s adoption of a Resolution authorizing the General Manager of GWP or his designee, to issue an RFP to use the recommended alternative project delivery method for the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction of the Substation Battery, Charger, and Rack System Replacement Project and authorizing the City Clerk to solicit proposals.

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution authorizing the General Manager of GWP to issue an RFP using the Engineering, Procurement and Construction Alternative Project Delivery Method for Substation Battery, Battery Charger and Rack System Replacement project for FY 2025-26, and authorizing the City Clerk to solicit proposals.

ANALYSIS
GWP operates thirteen substations in its service area. Each substation contains batteries, battery chargers and racks that provide critical power to substation equipment and accessories. The batteries at ten substations are nearing their 20-year end of satisfactory operational guarantee and are thus due for replacement to ensure continued safe and reliable operation of the electric system.

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The substation batteries are needed for the reliability and safety of the power grid by providing uninterrupted power supply to critical control, protection and communication systems, and during power outages, for preventing potential equipment damage.

The Substation Battery, Charger, and Rack System Replacement Project for FY 2025-26 consists of engineering, procurement and construction of the above equipment and accessories for ten substations.

On December 15, 2025, the General Manager of GWP obtained the City Manager’s approval for the proposed procurement method for the Project, as required by Glendale Municipal Code (GMC), Section 4.13.070 (see Exhibit A).

With Council’s approval, staff will issue an RFP for the engineering, procurement and construction of the Substation Battery, Charger, and Rack System Project. The engineering, procurement and construction project delivery method is the preferred method for delivering this project due to the following reasons:
1) EPC contractors perform this kind of work on a regular basis unlike City staff that may not encounter this kind of work in a decade. Thus, the EPC contractors are more efficient and less likely to encounter problems that may impact the project delivery cost, GMC Section 4.13.060(B)(2), and time, GMC Section 4.13.060(A)(7). 2) Using the EPC method lends itself to improved project quality control as all aspects of the project are handled under one entity which improves project communication among the various EPC teams. This allows for proactive and timely identification and mitigation of potential quality control issues and leads to a high-quality final product that complies with all applicable safety and performance standards, GMC Section

4.13.060(A)(9).
3) The EPC contractor will assume all of the risks involved in all material handling, especially hazardous materials such as batteries including acid spills, GMC Section

4.13.010(B)(3).
4) The City has had successes in using this delivery method on other similar projects such as the building of the Grandview substation which demonstrates that this is a good approach to perform such projects as this, GMC Section 4.13.020(I).

RFP No. 3998 is on file and available in the GWP Electrical Engineering Office.

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
Not Applicable.

FISCAL IMPACT
The engineer’s estimate of the total project cost, including design, procurement, and construction, is approximately $650,000. Staff will return at the time of contract award with a detailed appropriation request.
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
The item herein is to authorize the utilization of an alternative project delivery method and the issuance of the RFP to solicit proposals, and is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and thus a CEQA analysis is not required.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
Not applicable.

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION

1. Decline to authorize the issuance of an RFP using the recommended alternative project delivery method for the engineering, procurement and construction of the Substation Battery, Charger, and Rack System Project. This will result in increased costs and time delays required to design, bid for the materials, and then build the needed replacements which may jeopardize the reliability and safety of the electric grid.

2. Consider any other alternative not proposed by staff.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

Scott K. Mellon, P.E., General Manager - Glendale Water and Power Prepared by:

Daniel Scorza, P.E., Assistant General Manager - Electric Approved by:

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

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A: Memo dated December 8, 2025, and approved by the City Manager on December 15, 2025 for the Engineering, Procurement and Construction of the Substation Battery, Charger and Rack Systems Replacement Project. 35 of 107

1 RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL MANAGER OF GLENDALE WATER & POWER

DEPARTMENT, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS USING THE

DESIGN-BUILD ALTERNATIVE PROJECT DELIVERY METHOD FOR THE ENGINEERING,

PROCUREMENT, AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE SUBSTATION BATTERY, CHARGER AND RACK SYSTEM REPLACEMENT PROJECT, RFP NO. 3998, AND AUTHORIZING THE

CITY CLERK TO SOLICIT PROPOSALS
WHEREAS, the General Manager of Glendale Water & Power Department (“GWP”) has proposed the engineering, procurement, and construction of the substation battery, charger and rack system replacement project, which consist of engineering and replacement of batteries at ten GWP substations which are nearing the end of their satisfactory operational guarantee after twenty years in service (“Project”) using Design-Build, an alternative project delivery method authorized under Chapter 4.13 of the Glendale Municipal Code (“GMC”); and WHEREAS, on December 8, 2025, the General Manager of GWP prepared a memorandum to the City Manager, as required by GMC Section 4.13.070(A)(1), describing the Project’s attributes and stating the reasons and justifications for proposing the Design-Build method of project delivery; and
WHEREAS, the memorandum, which is attached as an exhibit to the General Manager of GWP’s January 13, 2026 Report to the City Council, states that:

1. The utilization of an alternative project delivery method for the Project will enable the Engineer-Procure-Construct (EPC) contractor, who have the expertise and engage in this type of work on a regular basis to work more efficiently and be less likely to encounter problems which may impact the project delivery cost. The Project designer and builder team having early and constant coordination of the construction means, methods, and materials, thereby minimizing Project costs and maximizing its budget; and to meet the Project’s need for overall schedule acceleration [GMC Section 4.13.060(B)(2), and Section 4.13.060(A)(7)];

2. Utilizing the EPC delivery method lends itself to improved project quality control as all aspects of the project are handled under one entity which improves project communication among the various EPC teams. This allows for proactive and timely identification and mitigation of potential quality control issues and leads to a high-quality final product that complies with all applicable safety and performance standards, GMC Section 4.13.060(A)(9);

3. The EPC contractor will assume all risks involved in all material handling, especially hazardous materials such as batteries including acid spills, GMC Section 4.13.010(B)(3); and

4. The City has had successes in using this delivery method on other similar projects such as the building of the Grandview substation which demonstrates that this is a good approach to perform such projects as this, GMC Section 4.13.020(I).

WHEREAS, the City Manager, as required by GMC Section 4.13.070(A)(2), reviewed the Project, and on December 15, 2025, approved the use of Design-Build; and 36 of 107

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

1. The foregoing facts are deemed to be true and correct and are a basis for authorizing the use of the Design-Build delivery method on this Project.

2. The Request For Proposals (RFP) for the engineering, procurement and construction to replace the GWP substation battery, charger and rack system project is hereby approved and adopted and will be known as RFP No. 3998.

3. The City Clerk is hereby directed to advertise for proposals for the project’s design, work, equipment, and materials, as described in RFP No. 3998.

4. The General Manager of GWP is directed to return to the Council for the Council’s award of a contract.

Adopted this _____________ day of __________________________, 2026. ___________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
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I, Suzie Abajian PhD, City Clerk of the City of Glendale, do 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 __________________, 2026, by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
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REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Alternative Project Delivery Method for Engineering, Procurement, and Construction of the Mobile Substation Procurement Project.

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Calendar
Approved for January 13, 2026 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Glendale Water and Power (GWP) requests Council’s adoption of a Resolution authorizing the General Manager of GWP to issue an RFP to use the recommended alternative project delivery method for the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction of the Mobile Substation Procurement Project and authorizing the City Clerk to solicit proposals.

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution authorizing the General Manager of GWP, or his designee, to issue an RFP using the EPC Alternative Project Delivery Method for the Mobile Substation Procurement Project for FY 2025-26 and authorizing the City Clerk to solicit proposals.

ANALYSIS
GWP operates thirteen substations within its service area. During planned equipment replacements, maintenance outages, or emergency conditions, GWP must temporarily remove substation transformers or switchgear from service. To maintain reliability during these periods, GWP requires a fully equipped mobile substation that can be rapidly deployed to any substation location to provide temporary electrical service.

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The mobile substation will allow GWP to:
Maintain service continuity during transformer failures or replacements Reduce customer outage durations
Improve operational flexibility
Support emergency response and grid resiliency
The RFP includes engineering, procurement, manufacturing, assembly, testing, delivery, and training associated with the complete mobile substation system. The mobile unit must be capable of operating at 69 kV and 34.5 kV on the high side,

12.47 kV and 4.16 kV on the low side, and must adhere to all GWP technical specifications.

Glendale Municipal Code (GMC) Chapter 4.13 allows the utilization of the Alternative Project Delivery Method for certain projects which fit the criteria set forth therein and where the use of said method will be beneficial to the City. Approval of the City Manager and City Council are required for the use of the Alternative Project Delivery Method. On December 30, 2025, the General Manager of GWP obtained the City Manager’s approval for the proposed procurement method for the Project, as required by GMC Section 4.13.070 (see Exhibit A).

With this report, staff is seeking such approval from City Council to issue the Alternative Project Delivery Method RFP for the engineering, procurement and construction of the Mobile Substation Procurement Project, RFP No. 3941.

The EPC project delivery method is the preferred approach for the following reasons:
1) The project requires specialized engineering and manufacturing expertise, such as multi-voltage high-side and low-side transformer windings, protective equipment, trailer systems, switchgear controls, and specialized auxiliary components, GMC Section 4.13.060(A)(1), (A)(2), and (B)(3).
2) EPC contractors perform this kind of work on a regular basis unlike City staff that may not ever encounter this kind of work. Thus, the EPC contractors are more efficient and less likely to encounter problems that may impact the project delivery cost, GMC Section 4.13.060(B)(2), and time, GMC Section 4.13.060(A)(7) and (B)(1).
3) The RFP emphasizes consolidating design and construction under a single EPC contractor to achieve optimal risk allocation and better integration of QA/QC, GMC Section 4.13.060(A)(5).
4) Using the EPC method lends itself to improved project quality control as all aspects of the project are handled under one entity which improves project communication among the various EPC teams. This allows for proactive and timely identification and mitigation of potential quality control issues and leads to a high-quality final product that complies with all applicable safety and performance standards, GMC Section

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5) The City has had successes in using this delivery method on other similar projects such as the building of the Grandview substation which demonstrates that this is a good approach to perform such projects as this, GMC Section 4.13.020(I).

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
Not Applicable.

FISCAL IMPACT
The engineer’s estimate of the total project cost, including design, procurement, and construction, is approximately $3,250,000. Funding is available in the FY 2025–26 budget, and no new appropriation is being requested at this time.

The City Council approved funding is outlined below:

Existing Appropriation
Amount Account String Funding Source
$3,250,000 GL: 51800-5830-GWP-0020
PL: GWP00460AN
Electric Depreciation Fund
Department Cost Center Program
GWP Projects

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
Not applicable.

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION

1. Decline to authorize the issuance of an RFP using the recommended alternative project delivery method for the engineering, procurement and construction of the Mobile Substation Procurement Project. This will result in increased costs and time delays required to design, bid, and then build the mobile substation needed which may jeopardize the reliability of the electric grid.

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ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

Scott K. Mellon, P.E., General Manager - Glendale Water and Power Prepared by:

Daniel Scorza, P.E., Assistant General Manager - Electric Approved by:

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

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A: Memo dated December 16, 2025, and approved by the City Manager on December 30, 2025 for the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction of the Mobile Substation Procurement Project.
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1 RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL MANAGER OF GLENDALE WATER & POWER

DEPARTMENT, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

USING THE DESIGN-BUILD ALTERNATIVE PROJECT DELIVERY METHOD FOR

THE ENGINEERING, PROCUREMENT, AND CONSTRUCTION FOR THE MOBILE SUBSTATION PROCUREMENT PROJECT, RFP NO. 3941, AND AUTHORIZING THE

CITY CLERK TO SOLICIT PROPOSALS
WHEREAS, the General Manager of Glendale Water & Power Department (“GWP”) has proposed the engineering design, manufacturing, procurement delivery and commissioning of a fully equipped 15 MVA mobile substation, which will serve as a temporary replacement source during planned maintenance outages, equipment upgrades, or emergency transformer failures at GWP substations (“Project”) using Design-Build, an alternative project delivery method authorized under Chapter 4.13 of the Glendale Municipal Code (“GMC”); and
WHEREAS, on December 16, 2025, the General Manager of GWP prepared a memorandum to the City Manager, as required by GMC Section 4.13.070(A)(1), describing the Project’s attributes and stating the reasons and justifications for proposing the Design-Build method of project delivery; and WHEREAS, the memorandum, which is attached as an exhibit to the General Manager of GWP’s January 13, 2026 Report to the City Council, states that:

1.Specialized engineering and manufacturing expertise. The project requires specialized engineering and manufacturing expertise, such as multi-voltage high-side and low-side transformer windings, protective equipment, trailer systems, switchgear controls, and specialized auxiliary components, GMC Section 4.13.060(A)(1), (A)(2), and (B)(3); and

2. The Design-Build delivery method achieves or improves the Project Efficiency by minimizing the Project delivery cost and time. EPC contractors perform this kind of work on a regular basis unlike City staff that may not ever encounter this kind of work. Thus, the EPC contractors are more efficient and less likely to encounter problems that may impact the project delivery cost, GMC Section 4.13.060(B)(2), and time, GMC Section 4.13.060(A)(7) and (B)(1); and

3. Optimal risk allocation. The RFP emphasizes consolidating design and construction under a single EPC contractor to achieve optimal risk allocation and better integration of QA/QC, GMC Section

4.13.060(A)(5).

4. Improved Project quality. Using the EPC method lends itself to improved project quality control as all aspects of the project are handled under one entity which improves project communication among the various EPC teams. This allows for proactive and timely identification and mitigation of potential quality control issues and leads 47 of 107

2 to a high-quality final product that complies with all applicable safety and performance standards, GMC Section 4.13.060(A)(9).

5. Success in utilizing alternative delivery method on other similar past projects, such as the Grandview substation construction, demonstrating that the proposed approach is a good approach for the proposed Project, GMC Section 4.13.020(I).

WHEREAS, the City Manager, as required by GMC Section 4.13.070(A)(2), reviewed the Project and, on December 30, 2025, approved the use of the alternative project delivery method; and
WHEREAS, having received the City Manager’s approval and having satisfied one or more reasons under GMC Section 4.13.060(A), and one or more justifications under GMC Section 4.13.060(B), the Project meets the procedural and substantive requirements for using an alternative project delivery method.

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

1. The foregoing facts are deemed to be true and correct and are a basis for authorizing the use of the alternative project delivery method on this Project.

2. The Request for Proposals (RFP) for the engineering, procurement and construction of the Mobile Substation Procurement Project is hereby approved and adopted and will be known as RFP No. 3941.

3. The City Clerk is hereby directed to advertise for proposals for the project’s design, work, equipment, and materials, as described in RFP No. 3941.

4. The General Manager of GWP is directed to return to the Council for the Council’s award of a contract.

Adopted this _______ day of _____________________, 2026. ___________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), Request for Authorization to Accept Additional Grant Funding in the amount of $25,000 for the 2025–26 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) for costs related to tracking of vehicle and pedestrian stop data as required by the Racial and Identity Profiling Act (RIPA).

2. Resolution of appropriation to appropriate $25,000 from the California Office of Traffic Safety, Selective Traffic Enforcement Program.

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Calendar
Approved for January 13, 2026 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
OTS has awarded the Police Department additional grant funding in the amount of $25,000 for the 2025–26 STEP. These funds will be used to support costs associated with the tracking, analysis, and reporting of vehicle and pedestrian stop data as required under RIPA. Acceptance of this grant funding will assist the Police Department in maintaining compliance with state mandated data collection and transparency requirements while supporting ongoing traffic safety and enforcement efforts. 53 of 107

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RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the motion to accept the additional $25,000 in grant funding from OTS for costs related to the tracking of vehicle and pedestrian stop data as required by RIPA.

Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary agreements, certifications, and related documents required to accept the grant and approve the resolution of appropriation.

ANALYSIS
The STEP uses best practice strategies to reduce the number of persons killed and injured in crashes involving alcohol and other primary crash factors. The Police Department participates in funded strategies including impaired driving enforcement, enforcement operations focusing on primary crash factors, distracted driving, and educational programs. The City Council previously adopted a motion to accept $350,000 from the Office of Traffic Safety to fund the Police Department’s participation in these strategies.

OTS has made additional funding available to offset costs associated with tracking and reporting pedestrian and vehicle stop data, which is required by RIPA. These expenses are estimated to be $25,000 in FY2026.

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
Participation in this program provides funding to offset Information Technology Department (ITD) expenses related to RIPA compliance. No other stakeholders are involved, and no outreach is necessary.

FISCAL IMPACT
The additional FY 2025-26 State of California Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program award is $25,000, which was not included in the original appropriation. Therefore, staff is requesting an appropriation of $25,000 from grant revenue. The appropriation request is outlined below:

Requesting Appropriation
Amount From (Account
String)
To (Account String) Funding Source
$25,000 GL: 32610-2610-
GPD-0020
PL: GPD01488AG
GL: 43110-2610-GPD-
0020
PL: GPD01488AG
Police Fund
Department Cost Center Program
Police Projects

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
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This item is considered a ministerial activity and therefore, not subjected to CEQA/NEPA review. There is no possibility that the acceptance of this award may have a significant effect on the environment. (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3))

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
This item is exempt from campaign disclosure requirements.

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION

1. Deny the Police Department’s request. If the request is denied, additional grant funding will not be available to offset these mandatory expenses, and the cost will be borne by the ITD.

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

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

Robert William, Interim Police Chief
Prepared by:

Peter Robinson, Police Lieutenant
Approved by:

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

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
None
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MOTION
Moved by Council Member ____________________________, seconded by Council Member ___________________________, that the Council of the City of Glendale hereby:

1. Accepts additional grant funds in the amount of $25,000 from the California Office of Traffic Safety, Selective Traffic Enforcement Program; and

2. Authorizes the City Manager, or a designee, to execute the necessary agreements, certification, and other documents required to accept the Grant.

Vote as follows:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
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RESOLUTIONNO.

RESOLUTIONOFTHECOUNCILOFTHECITYOFGLENDALE

MAKINGANAPPROPRIATION
BEITRESOLVEDBYTHECOUNCILOFThECITYOFGLENDALE:

SECTION1:Thatthesumof$25,000isherebyappropriatedand/ortransferredfromthefollowing accountstothefollowingaccounts:

ACCOUNTSDESCRIPTIONFROMTO
32610-2610-GPD-0020-P0000StateGrants,PoliceFund,PoliceDepartment,$25,000 GPDO1488AGProjects,2025-26OTSSTEPGrant
43110-2610-GPD-0020-P0000ContractualServices,PoliceFund,Police$25,000 GPDO1488AGDepartment,Projects,2025-26OTSSTEP
Grant
ToappropriateadditionalfundingfromtheCaliforniaOfficeofTrafficSafety,SelectiveTrafficEnforcement Program.

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

SECTION3:TheCityClerkshallcertifytotheadoptionofthisResolution, Adoptedthisdayof
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Mayor
ATTEST:

CITYOFGLENDALE
Ai%DATE12/29025

APPROVEDASTOFINANCIAL
CityClerkPROVISIONFOR$25,000
DirectorofFinance

STATEOFCALIFORNIA)

COUNTYOFLOSANGELES)SS

CITYOFGLENDALE)
I,SuzieAbajian,CityClerkoftheCityofGlendale,doherebycertifythattheforegoingResolution No.wasadoptedbytheCounciloftheCityofGlendale,California,ataregularmeetingheldon the__________dayof
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2026,andthatthesamewasadoptedbythefollowingvote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Specification No. 4032 for the Glendale High Recycled Water Booster Pump and Motor No. 2 Repair Project.

1. Resolution adopting Specification No. 4032 for the Glendale High Recycled Water Booster Pump and Motor No. 2 Repair and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids.

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Calendar
Approved for January 13, 2026 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Glendale High Recycled Water Booster Pump Station (also referred to as the Glendale High Booster Station) plays a critical role in Glendale Water & Power’s (GWP) recycled water system, supplying approximately 80% of the City’s recycled water facilities. In September 2025, Pump No. 2 was taken offline due to signs of mechanical failure, prompting GWP to issue an Emergency Purchase Order for its removal and inspection by General Pump Company (General Pump) at a cost of $9,550. With Pump No. 1 operating solely without redundancy, the refurbishment and reinstallation of Pump No. 2 has been prioritized to maintain system reliability.

Following the assessment report provided by General Pump, GWP staff has prepared the specifications for the necessary repairs in order to advertise the project for bids.

RECOMMENDATION
Approve a Resolution adopting Specification No. 4032 for the Glendale High Recycled Water Booster Pump and Motor No. 2 Repair and direct the City Clerk to advertise for bids. Specification No. 4032 is on file and available at the Glendale Water & Power - Water Engineering Service Counter.

ANALYSIS
The Glendale High Recycled Water Booster Pump Station pumps recycled water from the Los Angeles - Glendale Water Reclamation Plant (LAGWRP) directly into the City’s recycled water system and other recycled water facilities. This booster station plays a vital role in Glendale Water & Power’s recycled water system, supplying approximately 80% of the City’s recycled water facilities, including:
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Upper Scholl Recycled Booster Station and Tank
Glendale Recycled Tank
Fern Lane Recycled Booster Station and Tank
Freeway Recycled Reservoir
Collectively, these facilities provide recycled water to the entire northeastern portion of GWP’s service area, including the Oakmont Country Club.

The Glendale High Booster Pump Station is equipped with two 400-horsepower pumps and motors. Pump No. 2 was taken offline by GWP operators after exhibiting signs of mechanical failure, which were consistent with the deteriorating pump and motor bearings observed.

In September 2025, GWP requested an Emergency Purchase Order through an active contract that authorizes urgent repairs of this nature. General Pump was contracted to perform the removal and inspection, as GWP does not currently have the equipment or infrastructure capable of handling pumps of this size. General Pump, recognized for its exceptional workmanship and long-standing partnership with GWP, provided a quote of $9,550.00 for the emergency pump removal and inspection.

With Pump No. 1 operating alone without redundancy, the GWP Water Division has prioritized the removal and refurbishment of Pump No. 2 to maintain the integrity and reliability of the recycled water system. This action follows the recommendations of the assessment report for Glendale High Booster Pump No. 2 submitted to GWP by General Pump.

The refurbishment and reinstallation of Pump No. 2 will require additional time, labor, materials, transportation, and installation services.

Based on the evaluation and recommendations in the assessment report, GWP staff has prepared Specification No. 4032 for the Repair and Reinstallation of Glendale High Pump No. 2 and are ready to advertise the project for bids.

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
Not applicable.

FISCAL IMPACT
The Glendale High Recycled Water Booster Pump and Motor No. 2 Repair Project is estimated to cost $70,000.

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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
The item herein is to adopt specifications and advertise to solicit bids and is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and thus a CEQA analysis is not required.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
Not applicable.

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Alternative 1: Choose not to adopt Specification No. 4032 for the Glendale High Recycled Water Booster Pump and Motor No. 2 Repair, and to not advertise for bids. This would result in Glendale High Pump No. 2 remaining offline, requiring the station to operate solely on Glendale High Pump No. 1 without redundancy, risking the reliability of the recycled water system. This is not a recommended alternative.

Alternative 2: Consider any other alternative not proposed by staff.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

Scott K. Mellon, P.E., General Manager - Glendale Water & Power Prepared by:

Chisom Obegolu, P.E., Assistant General Manager - Water Approved by:

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

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
None.
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RESOLUTION NO. _______

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING SPECIFICATION NO. 4032 TO FURNISH

MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, AND LABOR FOR THE GLENDALE WATER &

POWER DEPARTMENT GLENDALE HIGH RECYCLED WATER BOOSTER
PUMP AND MOTOR NO. 2 REPAIR PROJECT AND DIRECTING THE CITY

CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE:

SECTION 1. The specifications on file in the Glendale Water & Power Department, to furnish materials, equipment, and labor for the Glendale Water & Power Department Glendale High Recycled Water Booster Pump and Motor No. 2 Repair Project, including the various documents incorporated therein, are hereby approved, adopted, designated and shall hereafter be known as Specification No. 4032.

SECTION 2. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to advertise for bids for work, equipment and materials described in Specification No. 4032 adopted by this Resolution.

Adopted by the Council of the City of Glendale on this ___ day of _________, 2026. ________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) SS.

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
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I, Suzie Abajian PhD, City Clerk of the City of Glendale, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. _______________ was adopted by a majority vote of the Council of the City of Glendale, California, at a regular meeting held on the ______ day of ______________________, 2026, and that the same was adopted by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
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City Clerk
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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Specification No. 4013 to Furnish Materials, Equipment, and Labor for Testing Transformer, Load Tap Changer, Regulator, and Circuit Breaker Oil for Glendale Water & Power.

1. Resolution adopting Specification No. 4013 to Furnish Materials, Equipment, and Labor for Testing Transformer, Load Tap Changer, Regulator, and Circuit Breaker Oil for Glendale Water & Power (GWP) and Directing the City Clerk to Advertise for Bids.

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Calendar
Approved for January 13, 2026 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
GWP needs to hire a contract to perform oil testing due to the expertise and sophisticated equipment needed, as well as the critical nature of regularly monitoring the oil for transformers, load tap changers, regulators, and circuit breakers. Additionally, due to the aging equipment, it is important to have a capable contractor that can determine the current state of the equipment and to assist in determining the appropriate plans of action to remedy any issues to increase power system reliability.

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Specification No. 4013 to furnish materials, equipment, and labor for testing transformer, load tap changer, regulator, and circuit breaker oil, and direct the City Clerk to advertise for bids.

ANALYSIS
GWP must continually monitor the condition of its oil-immersed electrical equipment to meet this commitment. Oil testing is a standard industry practice to effectively accomplish this task. Oil testing includes taking necessary oil samples from transformers, load tap changers, regulators, and oil circuit breakers, and analyzing these samples for Dissolved Gasses; Total Combustible Gases; Moisture Content; Interfacial Tension; Acidity; Color; Specific Gravity; Dielectric Breakdown Voltage; Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB), and other characteristics. A high degree of specific expertise is needed to perform this type of work.

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STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
Not applicable.

FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed Specification No. 4013 has an anticipated cost of $120,000 for oil testing in FY 2025-26, which was approved as part of the FY 2025-26 budget. No new appropriation is being requested at this time. The City Council approved funding is outlined below:

Existing Appropriation
Amount Account String Funding Source
$120,000 43110-5820-GWP-4650-P0000- Electric Works Revenue Fund
Department Cost Center Program
Glendale Water
and Power
Electric - Station Maintenance

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The item herein is to adopt specifications and advertise to solicit bids and is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and thus a CEQA analysis is not required.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
Not applicable.

ALTERNATIVES

1. Not to authorize the requested action herein, which will maintain the City’s exposure to potential power outages due to unknown conditions of aging equipment, resulting in equipment failure at GWP substations.

2. Consider any other alternative not proposed by staff.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

Scott K. Mellon, P.E., General Manager - GWP
Prepared by:

Daniel Scorza, P.E., Assistant General Manager - Electric Approved by:

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

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
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RESOLUTION NO. _______

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING SPECIFICATION NO. 4013 TO FURNISH

MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, AND LABOR FOR TESTING TRANSFORMER,

LOAD TAP CHANGER, REGULATOR, AND CIRCUIT BREAKER OIL FOR

GLENDALE WATER & POWER DEPARTMENT AND DIRECTING THE CITY

CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE:

SECTION 1. The specifications on file in the Glendale Water & Power Department, to furnish materials, equipment, and labor for Testing Transformer, Load Tap Changer, Regulator, and Circuit Breaker Oil for Glendale Water & Power (GWP), including the various documents incorporated therein, are hereby approved, adopted, designated and shall hereafter be known as Specification No. 4013.

SECTION 2. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to advertise for bids for work, equipment and materials described in Specification No. 4013 adopted by this Resolution.

Adopted by the Council of the City of Glendale on this ___ day of _________, 2026.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) SS.

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, Suzie Abajian PhD, City Clerk of the City of Glendale, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. _______________ was adopted by a majority vote of the Council of the City of Glendale, California, at a regular meeting held on the ______ day of ______________________, 2026, and that the same was adopted by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Calling for and giving notice of the General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026
1) A Resolution Calling and Giving Notice of a General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in the City of Glendale, for the Election of Certain Officers as Required by the Provisions of the Laws of the State of California Relating to Charter Cities 2) A Resolution Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to Direct the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to Render Full Consolidated Election Services, with the Exception of Candidate Filing, to Said City Relating to the Conduct of a General Municipal Election to be Held on June 2, 2026 3) A Resolution Setting Forth Regulations Relating to Candidate Statements for the June 2, 2026, General Municipal Election
4) A Resolution of Appropriation in the amount of $669,882 for the June 2, 2026, Election

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Action Item
Approved for January 13, 2026 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report and corresponding resolution are requirements for calling and holding the General Municipal Elections on June 2, 2026.
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RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council approve a Resolution calling for a General Municipal Election to be held on June 2, 2026, for the election of three City Council seats, one City Clerk seat, and one City Treasurer seat, each for a four-year term, to adopt a Resolution requesting consolidated election services, with the exception of candidate filing, from the County of Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, and to adopt a Resolution setting forth regulations relating to candidate statements and a Resolution of Appropriation in the amount of $669,882 to cover election costs.

ANALYSIS
To comply with State law, in 2018, the City Charter was amended by Glendale voters to change municipal election dates from April of odd numbered to even numbered years by consolidating with Statewide Primary elections starting in March of 2020. Both Glendale Unified School District (GUSD) and the Glendale Community College District (GCC) adopted similar requirements so that all three agencies would hold their elections with the Statewide Primary Election in 2020.

Senate Bill 970 made it so that presidential primary elections would remain in March of even numbered years (EC 1000(a)) but moved gubernatorial primary elections to June of even numbered years (EC 1000(d)).

Both GUSD and GCC Boards have adopted resolutions calling for an election for their respective bodies to be held on June 2, 2026. The GUSD Board and GCC Trustees have both independently voted to have elections on the same date and are filing requests with the County of Los Angeles Registrar/Recorder (Exhibit 1 & 2). Both agencies have also requested that the Office of the Glendale City Clerk act as the filing officer for candidate filings.

The County estimates the election cost based on the following statistics: 113,972 registered voters. Over 90% of the cost is marked as Election Preparation, Election Operations, and Vote-by-Mail Processing.

The City will have staff on its premises to assist candidates and voters with questions regarding the ballot and the changes in the voting system. Additionally, the City Clerk's office will continue to work with the County to identify locations for voting centers.

The City Clerk recommends adoption of a resolution that will establish a policy related to costs associated with candidate statements. The policy establishes the time to submit the candidate statement, a deposit for payment of costs associated with publication of the candidate statement, translation costs, and determination of pro rata costs associated with publication of candidate statements.

In October 2021, the Glendale Municipal Code was amended to add Chapter 1.09, which allocated public funds during election years to assist qualifying local candidates with the payment of the cost (payable to the County of Los Angeles) to file the Candidate 68 of 107

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Statement, in the English language, in the voter booklet, and the waiver of the local City filing fee of $25. The County filing fee for the Candidate Statement is based on the number of registered voters within the jurisdiction and changes for every election cycle.

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
The Office of the City Clerk will publish all election related materials in Korean, Spanish, Tagalog, English and Armenian, which will include, newspaper publishing, public service announcements, social media posts and two banners that are located in the Glendale Community College bridge, and Montrose Shopping District. Additionally, the pertinent information will be disseminated through utility bill inserts as well as social media leading up to the day of the election. Finally, City staff will be available to answer questions and provide information to all stakeholders.

FISCAL IMPACT
The total cost for the City of Glendale's June 2, 2026, election is $599,882 and an estimated additional $70,000 for advertising, postage, labor charges, and the local election filing cost assistance program, totaling $669,882. This amount was not included as part of the FY 2025-26 budget; therefore, staff is requesting appropriation of $669,882 from the General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance as outlined below:

Requesting Appropriation
Amount From (Account
String)
To (Account String) Funding Source
$669,882 25300-1010-000 43110-1010-CCD-
1500-P0000
General Fund-
Undesignated
Fund Balance

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
This item is exempt from CEQA. It is not a project and there is no reasonable likelihood that it will result in any significant impacts to the environment.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
This item is exempt from campaign disclosure requirements.

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The City Council may consider any other alternative not proposed by staff. 69 of 107

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ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

Suzie Abajian, City Clerk
Prepared by:

Jinette Simon, Secretary to City Clerk
Approved by:

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

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
1) Glendale Community College Staff Report and Resolution 18-2025-2026 Ordering the LA County Superintendent of Schools to call an election for members of the GCC governing board.
2) GUSD Staff Report and Resolution No. 15 Calling on the LA County Superintendent of Schools to call an election for members of the GUSD governing board. 70 of 107

RESOLUT ION - - - - -

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE,

CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2026,

IN THE CITY OF GLENDALE, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS

AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO CHARTER CITIES.

WHEREAS , Article V, Section 1 of the Charter of the City of Glendale, requires that a General Municipal Election of officers be held in the City to coincide with any statewide primary election date in even numbered years; and WHEREAS , as provided by the Charter of the City of Glendale, there will be on said date, three vacancies on the City Council, one vacancy in the position of City Treasurer, and one vacancy in the position of City Clerk, each for the full term of four years.

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

SECTION 1. That pursuant to the requirements of the Charter of the City of Glendale, local ordinances, and, when appropriate, laws of the State of California, there is called and ordered to be held in the City of Glendale, California on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, a general municipal election for the object and purpose of electing three vacancies on the City Council, one City Treasurer, and one City Clerk, each for the full term of four years;
SECTION 2. That the ballots to be used at the election shall be in form and content as required by law;
SECTION 3. The Vote Centers for the consolidated elections shall be open as required during the identified voting period, pursuant to Election Code Sections 4007 and 14404;
SECTION 4. That the City Clerk is authorized and instructed to cooperate with the Los Angeles County Registrar/Recorder to ensure that the County procures and furnishes any and all official ballots, notices, printed matter and all supplies, equipment and paraphernalia that may be necessary in order to properly and lawfully conduct the election;
SECTION 5. That the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk is authorized to canvass and certify the election returns for the consolidated elections and pursuant to provisions in Article V, Section 3, of the Glendale City Charter, the City Clerk shall present the final results to the City Council so that they may canvass the election returns on or before July 8, 2026
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SECTION 6 . That in all particulars not recited in this resolution, the election shall be noticed, held and conducted as provided by law for holding municipal elections.

SECTION 7. That notice of the time and place of the holding the election is given and the City Clerk is authorized, instructed and directed to give further or additional notice of the election, in time, form and manner required by law.

SECTION 8. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.

Adopted this day of , 2026

Mayor
ATTEST:

City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS

CITY OF GLENDALE )
I, Suzie Abajian, Ph.D., City 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 , 2026, by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

City Clerk
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1 RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE,

CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF

LOS ANGELES TO DIRECT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO

RENDER FULL CONSOLIDATED ELECTION SERVICES, WITH THE EXCEPTION

OF CANDIDATE FILING, TO SAID CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON JUNE 2, 2026
WHEREAS, a general municipal election is to be held on June 2, 2026 in the city of Glendale ("City"), for the three vacancies on the City Council, one City Treasurer and one City Clerk, each for the full term of four years; and WHEREAS, Article V, Section 1 of the Charter of the City of Glendale, requires that a general municipal election of officers be held in the City to coincide with any statewide primary election date in even numbered years; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Glendale, California as follows:

Section 1. That pursuant to the requirements of California Elections Code Section 10403, the Board of Supervisors is requested to consent and agree to the consolidation of the City's municipal election with the Statewide Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, for the purpose of electing three members of the City council, one City Treasurer and one City Clerk, each for the full term of four years; and to direct the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to perform all necessary functions, services, and tasks related to: the complete and successful conduct of said consolidated elections; the provision of all election materials and equipment; the hiring, training and supervision of election workers and other election personnel; the printing and distribution of ballot materials; the translation of ballot materials; the collection of 73 of 107

2 submitted ballots; the tallying of votes; canvassing and the certification of election results;
Section 2. That the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk is authorized to canvass the returns for the City's general municipal elections. The City's general municipal election and the statewide primary election occurring on June 2, 2026 in Glendale shall be held in all respects as if there were only one election, and only one form of ballot shall be used. The elections will be held and conducted in accordance with the provisions of law regulating municipal elections.

Section 3. That the City recognizes that additional costs will be incurred by the County by reason of these consolidated elections and agrees to reimburse the County for election related costs resulting from said consolidations. The City Director of Finance is authorized and directed to pay out of the General Fund of the City a sum equal to those costs upon the completion of the services as described above and upon presentation to the City of a bill.

Section 4. That the City Clerk is directed to forward without delay to the Board of Supervisors and to the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, each a certified copy of this resolution.

Section 5. That the Board of Supervisors is requested to issue instructions to the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to take any and all steps necessary for the holding of these consolidated elections.

Section 6. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions. 74 of 107

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3 Adopted this day of , 2026.

Mayor
ATTEST:

City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) SS

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES)
I, Suzie Abajian, Ph.D., 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 , 2026, by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

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1 RESOLUTION NO.______________

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE,

CALIFORNIA SETTING FORTH REGULATIONS RELATING
TO CANDIDATE STATEMENTS FOR THE JUNE 2, 2026

GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
WHEREAS, Section 13307 of the California Elections Code ("Elections Code") provides that each candidate for nonpartisan elective office in any local agency may prepare a candidate's statement on an appropriate form provided by the City Clerk.

Such statement may include the name, age, and occupation of the candidate and a brief description of no more than 200 words of the candidate's education and qualifications expressed by the candidate himself or herself, except that the statement shall not include the party affiliation of the candidate, nor membership or activity in partisan political organizations. The statement of each candidate shall be filed in typewritten form in the office of the City Clerk at the same time the candidate's nomination papers are filed. As provided in Section 13307(a)(3), except as provided in Elections Code Section 13309, such statement may be withdrawn, but not changed, during the period for filing nomination papers and until 5:00 p.m. of the next working day after the close of the nomination period; and
WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 13307 also permits the City to adopt regulations to ensure recovery of the pro-rata costs from each candidate; WHEREAS, Elections Code Section 13311 mandates that candidate statements shall remain confidential until the expiration of the filing deadline; and WHEREAS, Glendale Municipal Code Chapter 1.09 was enacted to allocate public funds during election years to assist qualifying local candidates with the payment of the cost (payable to the County of Los Angeles) to file the Candidate Statement, in the English language, in the voter booklet, and the waiver of the local City filing fee of $25.

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

SECTION 1. The City Clerk shall advise all persons to whom nominating papers are issued of the provisions of the Elections Code and the Glendale Municipal Code pertaining to said candidate's statement and the City's requirements thereunder.

SECTION 2. A statement must be filed by the candidate at the same time the candidate's nominating papers are filed.
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2 SECTION 3. No candidate will be permitted to include additional statements or materials in the sample ballot pamphlet.

SECTION 4. A deposit shall be estimated by the City Clerk and shall be required of each candidate requesting publication of a candidate's statement pursuant to the Elections Code. The deposit is due at the time the nominating papers and candidate's statement are filed, except in the case of a qualifying candidate as defined in GMC 1.09.

Candidates who wish to include translations of their candidate's statement for any languages not required to be translated and printed by the Federal Voting Rights Act, shall pay estimated translation and printing costs at the time the nomination papers and candidate's statements are filed.

SECTION 5. Each candidate filing such statement shall be liable for a pro-rata share of the actual cost of printing the candidate's statement in English, or any additional languages requested by the candidate but not required under the Federal Voting Rights Act. No candidate will be charged a pro-rata share of costs incurred as a result of complying with the Federal Voting Rights Act of 1965. The Director of Finance shall bill each candidate for the actual pro-rated costs of printing the candidate's statement, if required, and such bill shall be due and payable immediately upon receipt thereof. If the actual cost is less than the deposit, the Director of Finance shall refund any excess deposit to the candidate within 30 days of the election.

SECTION 6. Pursuant to the Federal Voting Rights Act, candidate statements will be translated into all languages required by the County of Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk. Armenian, Korean, Spanish, and Tagalog are languages within Glendale that have been identified by 2020 Census data and the County of Los Angeles as single-language minorities and limited-English proficient; and where 3% or more of voters in certain precincts have requested language assistance in one of these three required languages. It is the County's policy to print single-language ballot books, with voters receiving election information in the requested language. For voters in Glendale that have self-designated as English proficient, they will receive an English only booklet. For Spanish speaking voters that have requested election information in Spanish, they will receive ballot books printed in English and Spanish.

Similarly, Armenian, Tagalog, and Korean translated ballot books will be prepared and sent to voters that have requested translations in those languages.

SECTION 7. All translations shall be provided by professionally-certified translators. The Los Angeles County Elections Official shall allow: bold type, underlining, capitalization, indentations, and leading hyphens. The Los Angeles County Elections Official shall comply with all recommendations and standards set forth by the California Secretary of State regarding occupational designations and other matters relating to elections.
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3 SECTION 8.The City Clerk shall provide each candidate or the candidate's representative a copy of this resolution at the time nomination forms are issued.

SECTION 9. At the time of filing nominations papers, each candidate shall execute a statement on a form provided by the City Clerk which shall provide that such candidate agrees to comply with all applicable statutes, ordinances, resolutions and laws, whether federal, state or local, which govern local municipal elections and that the candidate further agrees to pay all applicable charges or fees required by federal, state or local laws, for the conduct of such local municipal elections, unless such fees are waived pursuant to GMC 1.09.

SECTION 10. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions Adopted this __________ day of __________________, 2026. __________________________
Mayor
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS

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RESOLUTIONNO.

RESOLUTIONOFTHECOUNCILOFTHECITYOFGLENDALE

MAKINGANAPPROPRIATION
BEITRESOLVEDBYTHECOUNCILOFTHECITYOFGLENDALE:

SECTION1:Thatthesumof$669,882isherebyappropriatedand/ortransferredfromthefollowingaccounts tothefollowingaccounts:

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25300-1010-000Undesignatedfundbalance,GeneralFund$569,882 43110-1010-CCD-1500-ContractualServices,GeneralFund,CityClerk$669,882 P0000Department,Elections
ToappropriatefundingfortheGeneralMunicipalElectiontobeheldonTuesday,June2,2026.

Adoptedthisdayof
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Mayor
ATTEST:

CITYOFGLENDALE
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I,SuzieAbajian,CityClerkoftheCityofGlendale,doherebycertifythattheforegoingResolution No.wasadoptedbytheCounciloftheCityofGlendale,California,ataregularmeetingheldon the__________dayof
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2026,andthatthesamewasadoptedbythefollowingvote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

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Agenda Item Details
Public Content
Meeting Dec 09, 2025 - Board of Trustees Meeting
Category 3. RESOLUTIONS - ACTION
Subject 3.1 Resolution No.18-2025-2026: Glendale Community College District Resolution to order a Biennial Governing Board Election
Access Public
Type Action
Recommended
Action
The Superintendent/President recommends that the Board of Trustees adopt Resolution No.18-2025-2026: Glendale Community College District resolution to order a biennial Governing Board election.

DESCRIPTION OF HISTORY / BACKGROUND

Pursuant to Education Code (EC) §§5000-5030, the Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools (County Superintendent) is to call an election for the purpose, and in accordance with the designations contained in the following specifications of the Election Order made under the authority of EC §5302, §5304, and §5322.

The purpose of the Glendale Community College District (GCCD) election, to be held June 2, 2026, is to submit to the voters of the district the determination of who shall be elected to the Board of Trustees of the Glendale Community College District in GCCD Trustee Areas 2, 3, and 4 where boundaries were established by Board action June 16, 2015. GCCD Board Policy 2100: Board of Trustees Election outlines the Board member election process (see attached).

The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (Registrar- Recorder) will perform all the duties incident to the preparation for and holding of the above-mentioned election, except the Glendale City Clerk will act as the filing officer with candidates for the Glendale Community College District election. The Glendale Community College District shall pay its pro rata share pertaining to the conduct of this election and shall be under the provisions of the appropriate sections of the Education and Election Code.

COMMITTEE HISTORY

College Executive Committee December 2, 2025

FISCAL IMPACT

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GLENDALE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

December 9, 2025

ACTION REPORT NO. 15

TO: Board of Education

FROM: Dr. Darneika Watson, Superintendent

SUBMITTED BY: William Young, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services

SUBJECT: Resolution No. 15 – Ordering Biennial Governing Board Member Election

The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education adopt Resolution No. 15 - ordering the Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools (County Superintendent) to call an election on June 2, 2026, to submit to the voters of the District the question of whether a member shall be elected to the Governing Board of Education from Trustee Areas B, C, and D in accordance with Education Codes §5302, §5304, and §5322.

The Board member election on June 2, 2026, will be consolidated with Los Angeles County and will be administered by the Los Angeles County Registrar -Recorder/County Clerk’s office, except that the Glendale City Clerk will act as the filing officer with candidates for the Board of Education of the Glendale Unified School District.

This resolution clarifies that future Board member elections will be consolidated with statewide primary elections of even -numbered years. The resolution also acknowledges that Election Code 10404.5 states that if a regularly scheduled board election date is changed due to consolidation with a statewide or municipal general election, the term of incumbent board members shall be extended to align with the next applicable election.

Resolution No. 15 has been prepared in accordance with requirements of the Education Code and the Elections Code and provides notice to the Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools.

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