Agenda packet — Glendale City Council, February 24, 2026

A G E N D A

GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor
Glendale, CA 91206
FEBRUARY 24, 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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FEBRUARY 24, 2026-
6:00 PM

ROLL CALL

1. DISCUSSION OF COUNCILMEMBER FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS

2. CLOSED SESSION
– 1:00 PM (T o Commence at 4:00 PM
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a.

Conference with Labor Negotiators. The City-designated negotiators attending the closed session are: Roubik Golanian, John Takhtalian, Michael J. Garcia, Gillian Van Muyden, Jack Liang, Paula Adams, Aymee Martin, and Isabel Safie. The unrepresented employee positions are: Executive employees

3. REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA
– 6:00 PM
Roll Call
a.

Flag Salute: Council Member
b.

Invocation:

W
ill be delivered by Cassie McCarty, Director - Mission Integration, Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center c.

Report of the City Clerk, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the February 24, 2026 Regular Meeting of the Glendale City Council was Posted on February 19, 2026, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.

4. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS

5. 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 Special City Council Meetings of January 27, 2026 and February 3, 2026
b.

Community Development, re:

Contract Amendment with True North Compliance
Services in the amount of $300,000 for Plan Check Services (Contract #8002154)

1. Motion to authorize contract amendment with True North by $300,000 for new not-to- exceed amount of $700,000 to provide as-needed Plan Check Services c.

Public Works, re:

Adopt Specifications for Maintenance and Repair of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems and Specifications for Maintenance and Repair of Emergency Power Generators and Amend Existing Contract

1. Resolution adopting Specification No. 4036 for Maintenance and Repair of HVAC Systems at Various Facilities for the City of Glendale and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids

2. Resolution adopting Specification No. 4037 for Maintenance and Repair of Emergency Power Generators at Various Facilities for the City of Glendale and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids

3. Motion Amending the existing Citywide Maintenance and Repairs of Generators Contract No. 8001441 with Global Power Group, Inc
d.

Public Works, re: Construction Contract Amendment for the Pacific Park/Edison Elementary School Artificial Turf Replacement Project

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1. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee execute an amendment to the Construction Contract with Bedrock Group, Inc. for the Pacific Park/Edison Elementary School Artificial Turf Replacement Project, Specification No. 4016R, to increase the not-to-exceed amount of $1,117,900 by $60,000, for a new total not-to- exceed amount of $1,177,900, and with a new 10% contingency in the amount of $117,790

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

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

8. 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.

9. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES

10. ACTION ITEMS
a.

Police Department, re: Selection of Most Qualified Proposer for Jail Medical Services Provide

1. Resolution awarding a contract for jail medical services to Shield T elehealth Medical Services as the most qualified proposer and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to enter into a three-year Agreement with City options for two one-year renewals for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,018,238 b.

Community Development, re:

Consideration of a Transfer of Development Rights
(TDR) Program

1. Motion to initiate code amendment related to transfer of development rights (TDR) program, and provide direction on program parameters;

2. Motion to note and file report

11. HEARINGS

12. REPORTS - INFORMATION

13. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

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

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16. ADJOURNMENT

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M I N U T E S
SPECIAL MEETING: GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor
Glendale, CA 91206
JANUARY 27, 2026
The Special Public Meeting of the Glendale City Council convened in the City Chambers, in said City, at 3:02 PM, on the above date, pursuant to a call for such meeting signed by the City Clerk of the City Council, and on file with the City Clerk, a copy of which is as follows:

January 23, 2026
Date
Written Notice of said meeting was given, which Notice consisted of a copy of the foregoing Call, and was served on each Member of the Council not joining in the Call, and upon the in said City not less than 24 hours before the time fixed in said Call for said meeting, as follows:

Upon Elen Asatryan at 5:00 PM January 23, 2026 Glendale, CA Upon Dan Brotman at 5:00 PM January 23, 2026 Glendale, CA Upon Vartan Gharpetian at 5:00 PM January 23, 2026 Glendale, CA Upon Ardy Kassakhian at 5:00 PM January 23, 2026 Glendale, CA Upon Ara Najarian at 5:00 PM January 23, 2026 Glendale, CA Mayor Najarian called the meeting to order at 3:02 PM.

ROLL CALL – Absent: Asatryan - arrived at 3:32 PM
- 3:02 PM
- Report of the City Clerk of the City Council, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Special Public Meeting of the City Council was posted on January 23, 2026, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.

A SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING of the City Council is hereby called to meet at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, in the Council Chamber, 613 E.

Broadway, 2nd Floor, Glendale, CA 91206 to consider the following item(s) of business, to wit;

1. Community Services and Parks, re: Approval of Revised Draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for Tennis Operations at Glorietta Park Staff Comments:

Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Michael Garcia, City Attorney
Aaron Israel, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Presentation:

Onnig Bulanikian, Director, Community Services & Parks Department Public Speakers:

Stephen Meek
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a. Motion approving a draft RFP for Tennis Operations at Glorietta Park revised pursuant to feedback received from the City Council on June 10, 2025, and September 30, 2025, subject to revisions not affecting the substantive Basis for Award and Evaluation Criteria or process for Selecting an Operator Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:

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

Absent: None
Abstain: None

2. Management Services, re: Montrose Shopping Park Business Improvement District Annual Work Plan (Budget) for Calendar Year 2026 Staff Comments:

Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Domenica Megerdichian, Assistant to the City Manager
Presentation:

Dale Dawson, Montrose Shopping Park Association
GiGi Garcia, Montrose Shopping Park Association
a. Motion to accept Montrose Shopping Park Association 2026 Budget and Work Plan
Moved: Kassakhian Seconded: Asatryan
Vote as Follows:

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

Absent: None
Abstain: None
ADJOURNMENT – 4:19 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
SPECIAL MEETING: GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor
Glendale, CA 91206
FEBRUARY 3, 2026
The Special Public Meeting of the Glendale City Council convened in the City Chambers, in said City, at 6:22 PM, on the above date, pursuant to a call for such meeting signed by the City Clerk of the City Council, and on file with the City Clerk, a copy of which is as follows:

February 2, 2026
Date
Written Notice of said meeting was given, which Notice consisted of a copy of the foregoing Call, and was served on each Member of the Council not joining in the Call, and upon the in said City not less than 24 hours before the time fixed in said Call for said meeting, as follows:

Upon Elen Asatryan at 5:00 PM February 2, 2026 Glendale, CA Upon Dan Brotman at 5:00 PM February 2, 2026 Glendale, CA Upon Vartan Gharpetian at 5:00 PM February 2, 2026 Glendale, CA Upon Ardy Kassakhian at 5:00 PM February 2, 2026 Glendale, CA Upon Ara Najarian at 5:00 PM February 2, 2026 Glendale, CA Mayor Najarian called the meeting to order at 6:22 PM.

ROLL CALL – All Present
- 6:22 PM
- Report of the City Clerk of the City Council, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the Tuesday, February 3, 2026, Special Public Meeting of the City Council was posted on February 2, 2026, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.

A SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING of the City Council is hereby called to meet at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, in the Council Chamber, 613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor, Glendale, CA 91206 to consider the following item(s) of business, to wit;

1. Beeline Comprehensive Operational Analysis Update
Staff Comments:

Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Daniel Hernandez, Director, Public Works Department
Martha D’Andrea, Deputy Director, Public Works Department Presentation:

Dan Boyle, Dan Boyle & Associates
Public Speakers:

Herbert Molano
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ADJOURNMENT – 7:20 PM
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Gharpetian
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: Contract Amendment with True North Compliance Services in the amount of $300,000 for Plan Check Services (Contract #8002154)

1. Motion to authorize contract amendment with True North by $300,000 for new not-to- exceed amount of $700,000 to provide as-needed Plan Check Services

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Calendar
Approved for February 24, 2026 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Building & Safety has utilized third-party plan check and inspection services for nearly two decades to supplement in-house services when the need arises for specialized knowledge, to offset vacancies, or when the demand of services surpasses staff’s ability to meet. In April 2023, a Request for Proposals was brought to Council with three recommended companies. These companies have assisted in filling the gaps in specialization and capacity, and kept permit timelines to a reasonable level. All three vendors have been utilized, however, the services of True North Compliance Services (“True North”) have been utilized with greater frequency.

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that this amendment be approved as it allows staff to continue to select and utilize the vendors that meet the specific needs of the division and the community.

ANALYSIS
Third-Party Plan Check services are currently provided by True North, JAS Pacific, and VCA Code Group. Having three different contracts for a multi-year period gives the department the greatest flexibility in meeting needs of the public when demand may be at a higher level and also provides the greatest depth of knowledge and expertise for challenging projects.

The use of these contractual services to supplement Building and Safety’s inspection and plan check services are only used on an as-needed basis when demand for said services exceeds staff’s ability to complete projects in a reasonable time or to supplement services at times of staffing level changes. Through the strategic use of contractual plan check and inspection services, the Building and Safety Division has been able to provide a high 10 of 40

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level of service to the development community, even when high plan check and inspection volumes have exceeded staff’s capacity.

True North currently employs the personnel who specialize in the expertise that Building & Safety requires, and is therefore utilized with greater frequency than the other two vendors, both of whom are still utilized for other plan check services. To ensure the ability to continue to provide these services for grading, electrical, plumbing, and other specialized plan checks, staff requires this amendment with True North.

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
No outreach is necessary as a Request for Proposals was issued in 2023, resulting in awards.

FISCAL IMPACT
The additional available amount resulting from the amendment with True North will only be used on an as-needed basis and will remain within the new not-to-exceed amount of $700,000 over the course of the 5-year term of the existing agreement (July 2023 to July 2028). The cost for the current fiscal year for all Third-Party Plan Check services is budgeted at $225,500, which was included as a part of the FY 2025-26 budget. With this amendment, the True North Purchase Order will be increased, but will not exceed the contractual services budget. No new appropriation is being requested at this time.

The existing appropriation is outlined below:

Existing Appropriation
Amount Account String Funding Source
$225,500 43110-1010-CDD-2501 General Fund
Department Cost Center Program
Community
Development
Building & Safety
The cost for the remaining terms of the contract will be included as a part of the annual budget process.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
The amendment increasing funds for plan check and inspection services with True North does not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environmental and is therefore exempt from further environmental review. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)).

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
The names and business addresses of the members of the board of directors, the chairperson, CEO, COO, CFO, Subcontractors and any person or entity with more than 10% interest in the company proposed for contract in this Report are attached in Exhibit 1, in accordance with City Campaign Finance Ordinance No. 5744. 11 of 40

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ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Alternative 1: Do not approve the amendment. This will reduce staff’s ability to maintain permit timelines and may restrict the ability to sufficiently provide plan check services to the community.

Alternative 2: Any other alternative not presented by staff.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

Bradley Calvert, Director of Community Development
Prepared by:

Tamar Sadd, Deputy Director of Community Development
Approved by:

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

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit 1: Campaign Finance Disclosure
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MOTION
Moved by Council Member ____________________________, seconded by Council Member ___________________________, that the City Manager, or his designee, is hereby authorized to execute an amendment to professional services agreement with True North Compliance Services for plan check and inspection services, to increase the maximum cost (the not-to-exceed contract amount) by $300,000, from $400,000 to $700,000, as outlined in the February 24, 2026 staff report from the Director of Community Development. Said agreement shall be subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.

Vote as follows:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
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DISCLOSURE - CAMPAIGN FINANCE ORDINANCE
The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 5744, “Campaign Finance Ordinance,” which became effective on September 9, 2011, and amended it with Ordinance No. 5768, which became effective on March 15, 2012 (“the Ordinance”). The Ordinance prohibits: (1) A contractor* (including a subcontractor**)― who has a contract with the City of Glendale (“City”), Economic Development Department (“EDD”), or the Housing Authority of the City of Glendale (“HA”) and that contract is subject to approval by the City Council, EDD, or HA― from making a contribution to a City Council member, EDD member, HA member, City Clerk, or City Treasurer; and (2) Council members, EDD members, and HA members from voting on matters concerning a contract with a person who has provided a campaign contribution.

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

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

A contractor must provide the information listed below when: A subcontractor must provide the information listed below when:
•The City Contract has a total anticipated or actual value of $50,000 or more; or • The subcontract through a City Contract has a total anticipated or actual value of $25,000 or more; or
• A combination or series of City Contracts have a value of $50,000 or more. • A combination or series of subcontract s, for the same or different projects, have an aggregate value of $25,000 or
more. Information that must be disclosed: ● Name of the person, entity, or organization (i.e., the Contractor or Subcontractor) ● Name of the Chief Executive Officer/Pre
siden t
● Chief Operating Officer
● Chief Financial Officer
● Chairper
son
● All members of the Board of Directors
● All persons who own more than 10% of the perso
n, entity, or organi zation
● Name of any campaign committee owned or controll ed by the person, entity, or organization Please complete the following disclosure form:

Contractor(s)*:

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

TRUE NORTH COMPLIANCE SERVICES INC
3355 E SPRING STREET #302, LONG BEACH CA 90806
Isam Hasenin
3355 E. Spring Street, #302
Long Beach
CA
90806
Isam Hasenin
Same
Isam Hasenin
Same
Amar Hasenin
Same
Isam Hasenin and Amar Hasenin
Same
Isam Hasenin and Amar Hasenin
Same
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Rev. 6/7/12 J:\FILES\DOCFILES\ORD\CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION\DISCLOSURE FORM – CONTRACTOR – 6-7-12.doc Subcontractor(s)**:

Name Address
Full Name Title Business Address City State Zip
Chairperson
Chief Executive Officer / President
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Board of Directors
More than 10% interest owner
** “Subcontractor” is the person, entity, or organization that has entered into a contract for the performance of all or a portion of the work undertaken under an agreement with an architect, design professional, engineer, or gener al or prime contract, usually by a general or prime contrac tor. Subcontractor includes any member of that person’s, entity’s, or organization’s Board of Directors, its Chairperson, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financ ial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, any person with an ownership interest of more than ten percent (10%) in that person, entity, or organization, and any campaign committee that is owned or controlled by that person, entity, or organization. Above please disclose these persons’ name and business address.

Campaign Committee owned or controlled by:

Title Business Address City State Zip

CERTIFICATION
On behalf of the above-named Contractor Subcontractor:
• I acknowledge that I have a continuing obligation to update this disclosure form if I substitute― or if I select additional ― architects, design professionals, contractors, or subcontractors within ten (10) days of the selection or change; and • I hereby certify that:
I have identified all persons for which the Ordinance requires disclo sure; The information in this disclosure form (and any attachment to this form) is true, accurate, correct, and complete; and I have been legally authorized to su bmit this disclosure form.

In total, this disclosure form (including attachments) is pages.

Executed on: , 20 , at: , California.

Signature: Print Full Name:

Address:

Phone Number: E-mail Address:

None
None
N/A
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Isam Hasenin
3355 E. Spring Street, # 302, Long Beach, CA 90806
858-260-0495
[email protected]
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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Adopt Specifications for Maintenance and Repair of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems and Specifications for Maintenance and Repair of Emergency Power Generators and Amend Existing Contract

1. Resolution adopting Specification No. 4036 for Maintenance and Repair of HVAC Systems at Various Facilities for the City of Glendale and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids.

3. Motion Amending the existing Citywide Maintenance and Repairs of Generators Contract No. 8001441 with Global Power Group, Inc.

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Calendar
Approved for February 24, 2026 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Public Works Department is responsible for the repair and maintenance of HVAC mechanical systems in over 50 city facilities including seven large central plant systems including chillers, cooling towers, boilers and automated system controls. Additionally, the department is responsible for the repair and maintenance of 26 emergency power generators that provide assurance that essential public services can be maintained during power outages.

Approval to adopt and advertise for new specifications for these services is needed to engage in new competitive bidding processes to award new five-year building maintenance contracts. Additionally, approval to increase the contract amount for Global Power Group, Inc. is needed for the continuation of maintenance and repair services for the city’s generators through the contract expiration date of October 31, 2026. 16 of 40

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RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council approve the resolutions adopting specifications for HVAC and generators systems maintenance and repairs and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids, and approve the motion authorizing the City Manager to amend the existing contract for Citywide Maintenance and Repair of Generators with Global Power Group, Inc., increasing the contract amount by $75,000.

ANALYSIS
The Public Works Department is responsible for the maintenance and repair of HVAC mechanical systems citywide. Current in-house staffing includes two HVAC Mechanics who perform most routine maintenance, service requests and minor repairs on the HVAC systems throughout the year. However, the department is neither staffed nor equipped to handle most large-scale to major HVAC equipment and we rely on contract services for this function.

Properly maintained HVAC equipment provides exceptional energy efficiency and optimal indoor environments for staff and the public. HVAC repairs can be costly depending on the type and age of equipment being repaired as well as the scale of the deficiency. Having professional, specialized resources available significantly reduces down time and the overall cost of operations. The selected contractor must maintain the efficiency, safety, and operating characteristics of the equipment as originally designed and installed by the manufacturer(s). Additionally, the work is required to adhere to building codes and other regulations.

The proposed specifications include maintenance, repairs, and installations of HVAC equipment on an as-needed basis for all city facilities. When HVAC systems are inoperable, even for short durations, city operations are adversely impacted. When these systems are down, staff may be exposed to large indoor temperature fluctuations; public buildings such as libraries and community centers may be closed and services temporarily halted. Therefore, the required contractual response time for this contract is to be within two hours for any out of service.

These proposed HVAC system services will provide proper care of the city’s assets and ensure that building occupants have a productive work environment. Due to the ongoing need and regulatory requirements, the recommended contract for HVAC services is five years.

The Public Works Department is responsible for the maintenance and repair of 26 emergency power generators citywide. These units provide a secondary or backup source of electrical power in the event of a power outage to ensure that vital facilities such as fire stations and maintenance yards are operational in these situations.

Emergency power generators provide assurance that essential public services can be maintained during adverse conditions. Based on the specialized training and equipment needed to perform maintenance and repairs to these units, it is necessary to use contracted services. Due to the ongoing need and regulatory requirements, the recommended contract for generator services is five years. 17 of 40

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Additionally, the existing contract 8001441 with Global Power Group, Inc. for generator services, scheduled to expire on October 31, 2026, needs additional funds to cover any future unanticipated repairs through this expiration date. These funds are requested due to the recent costly replacement of a radiator for the Perkins Building backup generator.

Emergency backup generator repairs are infrequent but they can be costly; especially when portable generators are needed when the work is performed. Adding additional capacity to this contract will make sure the city is prepared to respond to future unforeseen generator issues through the expiration of the existing contract. An additional $75,000 is requested for a new not-to-exceed amount of $716,780.

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
No public outreach for these ongoing building maintenance contracts is anticipated. Public Works will work with various building occupants to minimize the disruption building maintenance work has on city operations and the public.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with adopting specifications and advertising for bids, at this time. The HVAC Systems Maintenance and Repair is estimated to cost $600,000 per year and the Generators Maintenance and Repair is estimated to cost $175,000. Staff has requested funding for these amounts as a part of the proposed FY 2026-27 budget. If additional appropriations are needed due to the amount of the bids, this funding request may be adjusted.

The proposed increase to contract 8001441 for citywide maintenance and repair of generators will cost $75,000. The Public Works Department can absorb this cost and therefore no new appropriation is being requested at this time. The funding is outlined below:

Existing Appropriation
Amount Account String Funding Source
$75,000 GL: 43110-6070-PWD-7508-P0000 Building Maintenance Fund Department Cost Center Program
Public Works Building Maintenance

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
This item includes routine maintenance and repair activities and is not subject to CEQA review.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
This item is exempt from campaign disclosure requirements.

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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city’s HVAC and backup emergency generator systems.

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

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

Daniel Hernandez, Director of Public Works
Prepared by:

Shea Eccleston-Banwer, Public Works Administrator
Approved by:

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

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
None.
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RESOLUTION NO. __________

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

ADOPTING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATION FOR THE

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC) SYSTEMS AT VARIOUS FACILITIES FOR CITY OF GLENDALE PROJECT, SPECIFICATION NO. 4036, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS.

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

SECTION 1.The Plans and Specification on file in the City Clerk’s office for the Maintenance and Repair of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems at Various Facilities for City of Glendale, including the various documents incorporated therein, are hereby approved, adopted, designated and shall hereafter be known as Specification No. 4036.

SECTION 2.The City Clerk is hereby directed to advertise for bids for the work, equipment and materials described in these Plans and Specification adopted by this Resolution.

Adopted this _____ day of ____________, 2026.
____________________________
Mayor, City of Glendale
ATTEST:
__________________________
City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )

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, the same was adopted by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
___________________________
City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. __________

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

ADOPTING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATION FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND

REPAIR OF EMERGENCY POWER GENERATORS AT VARIOUS FACILITIES FOR CITY OF GLENDALE PROJECT, SPECIFICATION NO. 4037, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS.

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

SECTION 1.The Plans and Specification on file in the City Clerk’s office for the Maintenance and Repair of Emergency Power Generators at Various Facilities for City of Glendale Project, including the various documents incorporated therein, are hereby approved, adopted, designated and shall hereafter be known as Specification No. 4037.

SECTION 2.The City Clerk is hereby directed to advertise for bids for the work, equipment and materials described in these Plans and Specification adopted by this Resolution.

Adopted this _____ day of ____________, 2026.
____________________________
Mayor, City of Glendale
ATTEST:
__________________________
City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
___________________________
City Clerk
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Moved by Council Member , seconded
by Council Member , that the Council of the City of
Glendale authorizes the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a contract change order – subject to approval by the City Attorney – to Contract 8001441 with Global Power Group, Inc. for Citywide Maintenance and Repair of Generators, as follows:

1. Increase the contract amount by seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000), for a total not-to-exceed amount of seven hundred sixteen thousand seven-hundred eighty dollars ($716,780).

Votes as follows:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
______________________
City Clerk
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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Construction Contract Amendment for the Pacific Park/Edison Elementary School Artificial Turf Replacement Project.

1. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee execute an amendment to the Construction Contract with Bedrock Group, Inc. for the Pacific Park/Edison Elementary School Artificial Turf Replacement Project, Specification No. 4016R, t o i n c r e a s e t h e n o t - t o - e x c e e d a m o unt of $1,117,900 by $60,000, for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $1,177,900, and with a new 10% contingency in the amount of $117,790.

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent
Approved for February 24, 2026 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On October 7, 2025, the City Council approved a construction contract with Bedrock Group, Inc. (Bedrock) for the Pacific Park/Edison Elementary School Artificial Turf Replacement Project. Due to a typographical error in the contract description contained in the staff report and approved motion, staff are requesting a revised motion to increase the contract amount by $60,000, plus a 10% contingency in the amount of $6,000.
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RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council approve motion authorizing the City Manager to increase the total amount of the construction contract with Bedrock for the Pacific Park/Edison Elementary School Artificial Turf Replacement Project, by $60,000, plus a 10% contingency of $6,000.

ANALYSIS
The Pacific Park/Edison Elementary School Artificial Turf Replacement Project commenced on December 8,2025 and is scheduled to be completed by end of February.

As indicated in October 7, 2025, staff report, the artificial turf multi-purpose field occupies roughly one-acre and is located on the Thomas Edison Elementary School/GUSD property. The city and GUSD jointly use the artificial turf multi-purpose field with the city having use of the field daily during non-school hours, weekends, and GUSD breaks.

The City Council approved a construction contract with Bedrock for $1,117,900 plus a 10% contingency. This contract requires an amendment because of a typographical error in both the staff report and the Council motion that incorrectly listed the bid amount as $1,117,900, whereas the correct bid amount submitted by the contractor is $1,177,900.

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
None.

FISCAL IMPACT
The correction to the contract with Bedrock for the Pacific Park/Edison Elementary School Artificial Turf Replacement Project will cost $60,000, plus a 10% contingency of $6,000, which was included as a part of the FY 2025-26 adopted budget. No new appropriation is being requested currently. The City Council approved funding is outlined below:

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
Existing Appropriation
Amount Account String Funding Source
$66,000 GL: 52100-2010-CSP-0020-P0000
PL: CSP01072CG
CDBG Fund
Department Cost Center Program
Community Services &
Parks
Projects
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This project is Categorically Exempt under the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a Class 2 exemption pursuant state CEQA Guidelines, Section 15302.

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

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Alternative 1: Do not approve the motion to amend the construction contract with Bedrock Group, Inc., which would prevent the contractor from completing the project in accordance with the bid documents.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

Daniel Hernandez, Director of Public Works
Prepared by:

Arthur Asaturyan, Senior Project Manager
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. Authorizes the City Manager, or a designee, to execute an amendment to the construction contract with Bedrock Group Inc., for the Pacific Park/Edison Elementary School Artificial Turf Replacement Project, Specification No. 4016R, to increase the not-to-exceed amount of $1,117,900 by $60,000, for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $1,177,900.

2. Authorizes an increase in the 10% reserve for contingency by $6,000, for a new reserve for contingency in the amount of $117,790.

Votes as follows:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

City Clerk
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REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Selection of Most Qualified Proposer for Jail Medical Services Provider

1.Resolution awarding a contract for jail medical services to Shield Telehealth Medical Services as the most qualified proposer and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to enter into a three-year Agreement with City options for two one- year renewals for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,018,238.

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Action Item
Approved for February 24, 2026 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Since 2014, the Glendale Police Department (“GPD”) has utilized an outside medical services provider for medical clearances and blood draws for arrestees in the GPD jail.

GPD began using Vital Medical Services as a pilot program. The current contract with Vital expires on June 30, 2026. In anticipation of this expiration date, on November 4, 2025, the Council adopted Resolution No. 25-158 authorizing the issuance of a Request for Proposals (“RFP”) for jail medical services. The RFP detailed the services sought and the process for selecting the most qualified proposer.

RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Resolution awarding the contract to Shield Telehealth Medical Services as the most qualified proposer and authorize the City Manager or his designee to enter into an agreement with that proposer.

ANALYSIS
The RFP for Jail Medical Services was brought to City Council for approval on November 4, 2025. Thereafter it was published in a local newspaper and posted on the City’s website. The deadline for submitting a proposal was December 31, 2025. The City received proposals from two providers: Vital Medical Services (Vital) and Shield Telehealth Medical Services (Shield).
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The proposals were reviewed in accordance with the terms of the RFP. A review committee was formed consisting of the following members:
Captain Steve Corrigan, Patrol Services Division Commander Tina Hartoonian, Parking and Police Services Administrator Lieutenant Ernesto Gaxiola, Investigative Services Division and Interim Jail Administrator
Ann Maurer, Chief Assistant City Attorney
The Committee reviewed the proposals, conducted interviews, reference checks and a site inspection. The proposers were rated pursuant to the RFP Scoring Sheet which had the following criteria and respective maximum point allowance:

Categories Points
Qualifications of Personnel & Management 40
Service Requirements 30
Fee Structure, Cost and Business Value 30
The scores were as follows:

Category Maximum Shield Vital

1. Management 10 8 10

2. Employee Safety,
Training &
Management
10 10 10

3. Employees 10 8 10
I.

QUALIFICATIONS

OF PERSONNEL
AND

MANAGEMENT
(40 Points) 4.

References/Clients 10 10 6

1. Business Plan 5 5 5

2. Customer Service
Complaints &
Damage Claims
5 5 3

3. Civil Suits/ Claims 5 5 5

4. Medical Services 5 5 5

5. Response Time &
Availability 5 5 5
II. SERVICE

REQUIREMENTS
(30 Points)

6. Specialized
Services,
Procedures and
Equipment
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1. Overall Cost &
Fee Structure 10 10 8

2. Business Value to
the City 10 10 7
III. FEE

STRUCTURE,

COST, AND

BUSINESS
VALUE
(30 Points)

3. Cost Containment
& Effectiveness 10 10 8
Total 100 96 87
While both Vital and Shield are capable of providing the basic services sought by the RFP, Shield offers additional services, including expedited access to an urgent care facility and assignment of a nurse to the GPD jail for 6-8 hours on Friday and Saturday nights. Both of these benefits will save officer time at local hospitals and at the jail.

Additionally, Shield offered a more competitive fee structure.

Based on the foregoing, the Interim Chief of Police recommends a contract be awarded to Shield Telehealth Medical Services for a three-year contract with the option to renew two additional one-year terms for a maximum cost of $2,018,238, with the first year of the agreement cost of $380,144.

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
Outreach efforts were conducted to ensure broad community awareness and stakeholder engagement. The RFP was published in a local newspaper; it was emailed to known jail medical service providers and was posted on the Department’s website. In addition, community feedback was reviewed through social media surveys to gather public input and assess service expectations.

FISCAL IMPACT
The Shield Telehealth Medical Services three-year contract with the option to renew two additional one-year terms for a maximum cost of $2,018,238, with the first year of the agreement costing $380,144, which will be funded by future appropriations through the proposed FY 2026-27 Annual Budget process, as outlined below. No new appropriation is being requested at this time.

Future Appropriation – FY26-27 Proposed Budget:

Amount Account String Funding Source
$370,144 GL: 43110-1010-GPD-7002-P6502
PL: N/A
General Fund –
Contractual Services
$10,000 GL: 43110-2610-GPD-0020
PL: TBD
Police Fund – Contractual
Services
Department Cost Center Programs
Police Support Services Division / Projects
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
The action being considered does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(a) as it has no potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonable foreseeable indirectly physical change in the environment. Even if it is a project, it is exempt pursuant to 14 C.C.R. § 15061(b)(3).

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
See Exhibit 1.

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Alternative 1: The City Council may choose not approve the Resolution awarding a contract to Shield Telehealth Medical Services. If the contract is not awarded, as of July 1, 2026 the Police Department will be without a contract for medical services for the jail which would cause operational disruptions due to the fact that arrestees and inmates would have to be transported to a hospital for medical clearance/blood draws.

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

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

Robert William, Interim Police Chief
Prepared by:

Steven Corrigan, Field Services Division Commander
Approved by:

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

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit 1 –Campaign Disclosures
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RESOLUTION NO. ______

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

CONTRACT FOR JAIL MEDICAL SERVICES TO SHIELD TELEHEALTH MEDICAL SERVICES

AS THE MOST QUALIFIED PROPOSER AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS

DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH CITY OPTIONS FOR TWO ONE-YEAR RENEWALS FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,018,238 WHEREAS, on November 4, 2025 City Council adopted Resolution 25-158 approving the Police Department's Request for Proposals ("RFP") for Jail Medical Services as well as the criteria, requirements, and standards in the RFP, and authorized the City Clerk to advertise the RFP; and
WHEREAS, the RFP contained performance requirements and standards, as well as criteria upon which a Review Committee relied on for evaluating proposals and the process for selecting the most qualified proposers; and
WHEREAS, the criteria set forth in the RFP include specific categories and maximum points as more specifically described in the agenda report prepared by the Interim Chief of Police; and
WHEREAS, on or about November 10, 2025, the Police Department issued the RFP; the deadline for submitting a proposal was December 31, 2026; and WHEREAS, the Police Department received two (2) proposals from the following providers: Vital Medical Services and Shield Telehealth Medical Services; and WHEREAS, the Review Committee, whose members were selected by the Interim Police Chief, engaged in a process of evaluating the proposals which included review of RFP responses, a site inspection, oral presentations and interviews, and reference checks; and WHEREAS, the Review Committee presented its recommendation to the Interim Chief of Police including the scoring sheets for both providers; and WHEREAS, based on its evaluation, the Review Committee scored the providers and determined that Shield Telehealth Medical Services is the "most qualified" to serve as the Jail Medical Services Provider; and
WHEREAS, the Interim Chief of Police has accepted the recommendation of the Review Committee and proposes the Review Committee's recommendation to Council.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Glendale, California as follows:

SECTION 1. The Council finds, determines, and declares that Shield Telehealth Medical Services (“Shield”) is the most qualified proposer to serve as the Jail Medical Services provider because this firm possesses the competence, experience, expertise, equipment, personnel, financial wherewithal, and other resources necessary to perform dependable and 31 of 40

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quality services in the most efficient and cost-effective manner; SECTION 2. The City Council hereby accepts Shield’s proposal; SECTION 3. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager or his designee to execute a three-year agreement with Shield with City options for two (2) one-year extensions for a total not to exceed amount of $2,018,238; and
SECTION 4. The City Council rejects all other proposals.

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:
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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Consideration of a Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) Program 1) Motion to initiate code amendment related to transfer of development rights (TDR) program, and provide direction on program parameters;
2) Motion to note and file report.

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Action
Approved for February 24, 2026 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Staff is seeking direction from the City Council to initiate a Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) program that would allow unused development potential from underutilized City- owned properties—such as parking lots or remnant parcels—to be sold and transferred to private developments in designated high-growth areas such as the Downtown Specific Plan (DSP) or Tropico. This program aims to increase housing production, generate revenue, and manage future development by creating a regulated marketplace for transferring density, while maintaining inclusionary zoning and other development standards. This will also assist in directing growth into preferred areas of the City.

RECOMMENDATION
That City Council review this report and provide direction regarding TDR.

ANALYSIS
In prior Council sessions, discussions have been had regarding creating a transfer of development rights (TDR) program. This has been considered in regards to consolidating development potential amongst private sites, to serving as a tool for revenue generation for the City and opportunities to achieve housing goals established within the Housing Element. The report before Council considers the opportunity of utilizing and transferring through sales, untapped development potential across City owned properties. The transfer and sale of such potential could enhance overall housing production while also generating much needed revenue for the City. 35 of 40

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A TDR program works through the transfer and sale of unused development potential, and allowing it to be built at an alternatively approved location. These are known as receiver and donor sites. The sites transferring potential away are donors and the sites building the transferred potential are receivers. TDR programs have been used in cities such as San Jose, Cupertino, and Palo Alto and in various counties across the State and region. These programs have been used to protect agricultural land, sensitive natural environments, and historic sites while also operating to comply with housing requirements and/or to generate revenue. TDR programs have also been identified by the California Air Resources Board as a tool to support greenhouse gas reduction through optimized infill development. TDR programs can be utilized where both donor and receiver are property owners, or where the donor is a government entity with the receiver being a private deveoper.

Currently, the City owns a substantial amount of property for various uses and needs.

This includes surface parking lots, civic service buildings, and remnant undeveloped parcels. In most of these cases, the City has little to no interest in significant changes or future development, such as highly used parking lots, fire stations, public utility yards, or irregular shaped lots that have a low chance of development. Regardless, many of these have existing zoning or proposed zoning that exceeds the current build out, or future plans. These represent opportunities to transfer and sell this unused potential to private developments that could assist in housing production or to make a proposed development more viable.

For example, a parking lot of 50,000 square feet may have the potential for 100 residential units to be built. Financial dynamics, community sentiment, or City interest may preclude seeking a development on the site but represent a missed opportunity for residential dwelling units or much needed revenue. A developer at a receiving site may desire to include additional units, above the existing by-right development capacity. The receiving developer could have the opportunity to purchase all or some of the 100 unbuilt units on the City owned parcel and include them in a new proposed development. This transaction is often sold by a cost per square foot basis. This revenue is transferred to the City through a sale agreement, and the private developer may include this additional development potential and units as part of their new project.

This transaction is recorded through a legal instrument, such as a covenant or development agreement. This ensures that the private developer does not exceed the agreed upon amount outlined in the transaction, and the potential parcels that could once be built on (City-owned property) is now encumbered to another lot, legally binding both parties to the agreement. The private developer can build more on the receiver site, while the City is now restricted with the benefit of the revenue from the sale. 36 of 40

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Through this process, the City would establish a market place and a bank of unbuilt potential across City owned parcels. A base level price per square foot or dwelling unit would be established, with the amount reevaluated based upon market conditions every few years. This ensures that the price for each unit sold is representative of the market conditions and not below market.

In addition to identifying properties and price, the City would also want to establish other elements that would serve as a regulatory framework. These variables include:
The areas of the City that would have eligible receiving properties. The total amount that could be sold and transferred to a single receiving site. Requirements regarding affordable housing.
Relationship to existing development standards.
Approval authority and process for the sale and transfer.

Staff is seeking direction regarding these policies, as they relate to a TDR program.

Staff recommends that receiving properties be limited to high growth areas such as downtown and Tropico, that the total limit for transfer is no more than a 10 to 25% increase over the allowed density of any receiving site, that the City’s inclusionary zoning policy apply to the transferred area, that all development standards be retained with the exception of modest increases to height as it relates to the additional buildable area, and that staff reviews and approves based on this criteria and ultimately recorded through a covenant or development agreement.

This program would be applicable where City properties are the donor sites, and not applicable between private developers and transactions. Additionally, staff had received prior direction from Council to develop a program that would allow for the transfer between properties that are under common ownership. Staff requests that this alternative be included as it can assist in guiding and directing growth, particularly near sensitive or low-density areas. The City could charge a modest administrative fee for the process.

Staff is not proposing that this be considered for properties under consideration as part of the update to the Land Use Element. While a meaningful tool that could restrict development in those areas through displacement to preferred areas, staff believes that the consideration and conversation regarding the Land Use Element should be concluded before apply such policy. This could be addressed at a later date.

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STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
Not applicable.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report. Revenue would be generated from the sale of undeveloped potential. This amount would be determined following a study of its value. Revenue could also be developed through an administrative fee for common ownership transfer for the process of recording and reviewing the transfer.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
Not applicable. The need for environment review will be assessed during development of the TDR program.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
This item is exempt from campaign disclosure requirements.

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Alternative 1: Council may elect not to provide direction on developing the TDR program and the regulating parameters.

Alternative 2: The City Council may elect to note and file the report.

Alternative 3: The Council may consider any other alternative not presented by staff.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

Bradley Calvert, Director of Community Development
Prepared by:

Bradley Calvert, Director of Community Development
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 with respect to the Report to Council dated February 26, 2026 regarding Consideration of Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) Program and initiation of amendments to the Glendale Municipal Code for the TDR Program (“Report”), the Council hereby provides direction to staff to initiate the preparation of said amendments, as follows:
______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________.

Staff is directed to prepare and finalize such amendments for consideration of recommendation(s) by the Planning Commission, prior to presenting such amendments to the Council for adoption.

Vote as Follows:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
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M O T I O N
Moved by Council Member , seconded by Council Member __________, that the City Council has reviewed the February 24, 2026 staff report from the Director of Community Development regarding Consideration of a Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) Program, and hereby notes and files same.

Vote as follows:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
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