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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.
Councilmember Brotman stepped away at 7:04 PM and returned at 7:06 PM. 5 12 16 25 CC
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