MINUTES
GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor Glendale, CA 91206
MARCH 31, 2026
ROLL CALL - All Present
1. DISCUSSION OF COUNCILMEMBER FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS - 4:33 PM
a. Request from Mayor Ara Najarian to Agendize a Discussion on Land Leases for Existing Cultural Statues on City Property Moved: Kassakhian Seconded: Asatryan
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
2. CLOSED SESSION - 4:34 PM
a. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Grigoryan v. City of Glendale, L.A.S.C. Case No. 23GDCV02248
b. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Baca v. City of Glendale,
L.A.S.C. Case No. 25PSCV00598
c. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation: Initiation of Litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: 1 potential case
City Attorney Michael Garcia stated Council anticipated reporting out on items 2a and 2b. Council recessed to Closed Session at 4:35 PM.
3. REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA - 6:06 PM
Roll Call - All Present
a. Flag Salute: Mayor Ara Najarian
b. Invocation: Delivered by Rabbi Rick Schechter, Temple Sinai of Glendale c. Report of the City Clerk, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the March 31, 2026 Regular Meeting of the Glendale City Council was Posted on March 26, 2026, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.
4. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
a. Mayor's Medal of Honors
Awarded in the categories of Outstanding Economic Advancement and Distinguished Humanitarian Service to David Ho, Pacific BMW b. Pasadena Humane Presentation: Wildlife Safety
Presentation by Kevin McManus, Pasadena Humane
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.
Items 5a and 5b were pulled from the consent calendar for separate consideration.
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a. Public Works, re: Adopt Plans and Specifications for the District 12 ADA Curb Ramp Installation and Sidewalk Repair (ADA) Project and the District 12 Pavement Management Program Implementation (PMP) Project
Public Speakers:
Fernando Roldan
1. Resolution [26-28] adopting the plans and specifications for the District 12 ADA Project, Specification No. 4039, and the District 12 PMP Project, Specification No. 3965, and Plan Nos. 1-3119, 2-419, 49-269; and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Asatryan
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian Noes:
Absent: ( None
Abstain: None
2. Resolution [26-29] authorizing the establishment and recordation of public street easements over certain privately owned parcels historically used as public streets and sidewalks, and suspending any City- imposed fees for said documentation and recording in connection with current and future Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects Moved: Brotman Seconded: Asatryan
Vote as Follows:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
b. Public Works, re: Award Construction Contract for West Glendale ADA Curb Ramp Installation and Sidewalk Repair Project Phase I| Public Speakers:
Beth Brooks
Fernando Roldan
Staff Comments:
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Daniel Hernandez, Director, Public Works Department
Sarkis Oganesyan, Assistant Director/City Engineer, Public Works Department
1. Motion awarding a construction contract to CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. in the amount of $3,444, 149, approving a 20 percent construction reserve in the amount of $688,830, and authorizing the City Manager or a designee to execute the contract
Moved: Kassakhian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian Noes:
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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2. Resolution of appropriation [26-30] to appropriate funds in the amount of $4,305, 186 for the West Glendale ADA Curb Ramp Installation and Sidewalk Repair Program Phase 2
Moved: Kassakhian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
c. Public Works, re: Authorizing a Five-Year General Services* Agreement with the County of Los Angeles
1. Motion to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into and execute a General Services Agreement (GSA) with the County of Los Angeles for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031, to allow the City to utilize County services on an as-needed and as- requested basis, and to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute any sub-agreements for specific services under the GSA Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
d. Police Department, re: To accept additional grant funding from the United States Department of Homeland Security FY 2023 Urban Area Security Initiatives (UASI) Grant Program
1. Motion to accept additional grant funds in the amount of $280,000 and authorize the City Manager, or a designee, to execute an amendment to the Sub-Recipient agreement with the City of Los Angeles for the award of funds under the FY 2023 UASI grant program
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
2. Resolution of Appropriation [26-31] to appropriate $280,000 from the Urban Area Security Initiatives (UASI) Grant Program grant revenue
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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e. Public Works, re: Plans and Specification for the 2026 Sewer Lining Project and On-Call Sewer and Storm Drain Lining Services
1. Resolution [26-32] adopting the plans and specification for the 2026 Sewer Lining Project and On-Call Sewer and Storm Drain Lining Services, Specification No. 3976 and Plan Nos. 3-1590 and 3-1595; and Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian Noes:
• Absent:
Abstain:
f. City Attorney, re: Amendment to the City's existing Legal Services Agreement with Best Best & Krieger, LLP (BBK) and request for conflict-of-interest Waiver in Legal Representation by BBK
1. Motion authorizing the City Manager, the City Attorney, or their designees, to enter into and execute an amendment to the existing Legal Services Agreement with BBK, Contract No. 8001628, in the amount of $50,000, for a new not to exceed amount of $200,000, in order for BBK to provide legal services related to the Grayson Repowering Project's permit variance application before the South Coast Air Quality Management District
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
2. Motion authorizing the City Attorney to consent to and execute a Conflict-of-Interest Waiver for BBK's representation of the South Coast Air Quality Management District in unrelated matters
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
6. CITY COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS (Including reports from
conferences and regional meetings)
Councilmember Brotman shared comments regarding improving Fire Department communication on brush clearance, noting that messaging in a recent mailer about brush clearance inspections may have been confusing.
Councilmember Asatryan attended the First Robotics Competition held at Glendale High School and the YWCA Centennial Celebration. She discussed ways the Commission on the Status of Women and Glendale Community College could partner on future events and research initiatives. She also praised the recent women in film panel hosted by the Armenian Film Society as well as the recent Zatik Kids Festival and Eggstravaganza.
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Councilmember Kassakhian requested that tonight's Council meeting be adjourned in memory of Charles Beatty, a resident and business owner who had a significant impact on Crescenta Valley.
Councilmember Gharpetian also attended the YWCA Centennial reception. He attended the City Council Candidate Forum organized by the Northwest Glendale Homeowners Association, as well as the Eggstravaganza. He questioned the use of City property for campaign purposes, citing the No Kings Rally in Parcher Plaza as an example. He also asked why the La Crescenta Avenue Project has not yet been completed.
City Manager Golanian shared that the La Crescenta Avenue Project had been anticipated to be completed by December 2025; however, the expansion of the Twelve Oaks senior housing facility includes the undergrounding of power and communication cables. As a result, the street paving portion of the project has been delayed until that undergrounding is complete.
Councilmember Gharpetian also discussed providing clarification regarding Councilmember use of the professional headshots the City takes of elected officials.
Mayor Najarian shared several upcoming events, including the Earth Day Fair on April 4, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Verdugo Park; the Autism Awareness Resource Fair on April 11, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Pacific Park; and the 11th Annual Montrose Craft Beer Festival on April 12, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. He also congratulated the Glendale Police Department for earning first place in the 300 category in the Baker to Vegas Relay Race.
7. COMMUNITY EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS (3-minutes per speaker) Members of the public will be permitted to announce upcoming events taking place in the community.
Beth Brooks
Priscilla Javaherian
Councilmember Asatryan stepped away at 7:09 PM and returned at 7:13 PM.
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.
Mike Mohill
Les Hammer
Tony Passarella
Patrick Murphy
Susan Wolfson
Artak Harutyunyun
Vivian Khanchian
Arin GH
Staff Comments:
Michael Garcia, City Attorney
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Councilmember Asatryan stepped away at 7:17 PM and returned at 7:25 PM.
Councilmember Brotman stepped away at 7:40 PM and returned at 7:42 PM.
9. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
a. Glendale Water and Power, re: Glendale Water and Power (GWP) Electric Revenue Refunding Bonds 2026 - Adoption of Ordinance and Authorizing Issuance of Bonds and Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Invitation of Bids and Various Actions Relating to the Issuance of the Bonds (Brotman, 3/10/2026)
Staff Comments:
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
1. Ordinance [6050] authorizing the issuance by the City of not to exceed $45,000,000 Aggregate Principal Amount of City of Glendale Electric Revenue Bonds, 2026 Refunding Series, Payable out of the Electric Works Revenue Fund, and approving certain other actions in connection therewith
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Asatryan
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Najarian
Noes: Kassakhian
Absent: None
Abstain: None
2. Resolution [26-33] authorizing the invitation of bids for the purchase of Electric Revenue Bonds, 2026 Refunding Series of the City of Glendale approving a Notice of Intention to Sell bonds, a Preliminary Official Statement (POS), a Notice Inviting Bids and Official Bid Form; authorizing the publication of a Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds; authorizing the execution and delivery of a final Official Statement, a Twelfth Supplement to Indenture of Trust, a Continuing Disclosure Agreement, and an Escrow Agreement; and authorizing the award of the Bonds
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Asatryan
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Najarian
Noes: Kassakhian
Absent: None
Abstain: None
10. ACTION ITEMS
a. Public Works, re: Construction Contract Amendment for the On- Call Sewer and Storm Drain Repair Services
Staff Comments:
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
1. Motion authorizing the City Manager or a designee to execute contract amendment to Contract No. 8002780 with W. A. Rasi Construction Company, Inc. increasing the contract amount b 2,000,000 for the remaining two years of the contract term, for a tota not-to-exceed contract amount of $3,200,000
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Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian Noes:
Absent: None
Abstain:
2. Resolution of appropriation [26-34] to appropriate funds in the amount of $1,750,000 for the On-Call Sewer and Storm Drain Repair Services 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: Water Master Plan Update and Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc.
Staff Comments:
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Presentation:
Chisom Obegolu, Assistant General Manager - Water, Glendale Water & Power
Public Speakers:
Jackie Gish
Mike B
1. Motion to Note and File Water Master Plan Update
Moved: Kassakhian Seconded: Asatryan
Vote as Follows:
Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian
Noes: None
Absent:
Abstain: None
2. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into and execute an amendment to the existing Professional Services Agreement (PSA) Contract No. 8002793, with Arcadis U.S., Inc. (Arcadis), to increase the contract amount by $127,211 in order for Arcadis to provide additional services related to the development of a comprehensive Water Master Plan, for a new contract not-to- exceed amount of $1,324,103
Moved: Kassakhian Seconded: Asatryan
Vote as Follows:
Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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Mayor Najarian stepped away at 7:52 PM and returned at 7:54 PM.
Councilmember Asatryan stepped away at 7:55 PM and returned at 8:10 PM.
Councilmember Gharpetian stepped away at 8:04 PM and returned at 8:05 PM.
Councilmember Brotman stepped away at 8:06 PM and returned at 8:07 PM. c. Public Works, re: Consideration of Regulations for Personal Delivery Devices (PDDs) Operating Within the Public Right-of- Staff Comments:
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Michael Garcia, City Attorney
Daniel Hernandez, Director, Public Works Department
1) Motion providing direction regarding one of the following options:
a. Initiate development of a permanent ordinance regulating PDDs b. Direct staff to prepare a limited pilot program prior to adopting permanent regulations; or
c. Note and file this report and defer action pending further regional coordination and monitoring
Motion revised to direct staff to draft a moratorium for future Council consideration.
Moved: Kassakhian Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian
Noes: Asatryan, Najarian
Absent: None
Abstain: None
d. Fire Department, re: Public Provider Ground Emergency Transportation Inter-Governmental Transfer (PP-GEMT-IGT) Program Appropriation Adjustment Request
Staff Comments:
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Public Speakers:
Beth Brooks
1. Resolution of appropriation [26-35] to approve an increased to cover the City's required Inter-Governmental Transfer (IGT) payments associated with the PP-GEMT-IGT Program
Moved: Kassakhian Seconded: Asatryan
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian
Noes: None
Absent: Brotman
Abstain: None
Councilmember Brotman left the meeting at 9:15 PM.
11. HEARINGS
12. REPORTS - INFORMATION
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13. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
14. SECOND PERIOD OF ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Beth Brooks
Areni
Alex Balekian
Councilmember Asatryan stepped away at 9:22 PM and returned at 9:24 PM.
Councilmember Asatryan stepped away at 9:27 PM and returned at 9:29 PM.
15. NEW BUSINESS
a. Councilmember Kassakhian moved that the City Attorney is authorized to resolve the lawsuit entitled Mane Grigoryan v. City of Glendale et al., Los Angeles County Superior Court Case Number 23GDCV02248, in exchange for a full release of all claims in the amount of $49,999.99.
Moved: Kassakhian Seconded: Asatryan
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian
Noes: None
Absent: Brotman
Abstain:
L. b. Councilmember Asatryan moved that the City Attorney is authorized to resolve the lawsuit entitled James Baca v. City of Glendale, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case Number 25PSCV00598, in exchange for a full release of all claims in the amount of $18,500.00.
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian
Noes: None
Absent: Brotman
Abstain: None
ADJOURNMENT in the memory of Charles Beatty - 9:33 PM
Moved: Kassakhian Seconded: Gharpetian
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