MINUTES
GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor Glendale, CA 91206
APRIL 14, 2026
ROLL CALL - All Present
DISCUSSION OF COUNCILMEMBER FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS — 3:39 a. Councilmember Kassakhian's Request for a Report on an Ordinance Establishing Staffing Requirements for Self-Checkout Stations at Public Speaker:
Tim James
Moved: Kassakhian Seconded: Asatryan
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian
Noes: Najarian
Absent: None
Abstain: None
2. CLOSED SESSION - 3:49 PM
a. Conference with Real Property Negotiators: City-designated negotiators: Roubik Golanian, John Takhtalian, Michael J. Garcia, Gillian van Muyden, and Domenica Megerdichian. Property Location:
250 N. Orange Street. Negotiating Parties: Center for Armenian Arts.
Instructions to the negotiator(s) will concern the price and terms of lease of City property
b. Conference with Real Property Negotiators: City-designated negotiators: Roubik Golanian, John Takhtalian, Michael J. Garcia, Gillian van Muyden, Onnig Bulanikian and Domenica Megerdichian.
Recreation Center at 201 E. Colorado St. Negotiating Parties: Filipino Business Association of Glendale - Greater Los Angeles County and Comfort Women Action for Redress and Education. Instructions to the negotiators) will concern the price and terms of lease of City property containing the Filipino American Friendship Monument and the Glendale Peace Monument
City Attorney Michael Garcia stated the Council did not anticipate reporting out on these items. Council recessed to Closed Session at 3:49 PM.
3. REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA - 6:07 PM
Roll Call - All Present
a. Flag Salute: Mayor Ara Najarian
b. Invocation: Delivered by Sandonne Goad, Tribal Council Chairwoman for the Gabrielino/Tongva Nation
Invocation delivered by Ed White, Tribal Council Vice-Chairman Ancestor Song delivered by Joseph Dominguez, Tribal Council Secretary Remarks delivered by Sandonne Goad, Tribal Council Chairwoman c. Report of the City Clerk, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the April 14, 2026 Regular Meeting of the Glendale City Council was Posted on April 9, 2026, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall. 1 04 14 26 CC
4. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
a. Mayor's Medal of Honor
Accepted by Rick Caruso, Founder and Executive Chairman of Caruso b. Mayor's Commendation: Glendale AYSO Region 88 U10 Girls Soccer Team - 2026 Western States Champions
Accepted by Aldo Mascheroni, Region Commissioner
Present were Angel Onate, Head Coach; Emily Vincent, Assistant Coach; Harry Hannessian, PR Coordinator; and the Players: Alexandra Bautista, Rachel Fagundo, Thelma Hall, Hannah Hirdler, Hazel Mueth, Elise Ostray, Celia Ramirez-Sburlan, Olivia Salazar, Chloe Tse, and Ellie Vincent c. Proclamation Designating April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month & April 29th, 2026, as Denim Day
Accepted by Dalia Lomeli, Board Member, YWCA Giendale & Pasadena d. Proclamation Designating April 15, 2026, as Arbor Day Accepted by Daniel Hardgrove, Assistant Director, Public Works Department Public Speaker:
Allen Dish
Councilmember Asatryan stepped away at 7:06 PM and returned at 7:14 PM. e. Proclamation Designating April 22, 2026, as Earth Day Accepted by George Balteria, President and Inder Risam, Vice President, Glendale Parks & Open Spaces Foundation
f. Outgoing Mayor's comments
Public Speakers:
Beth Brooks
Allen Dish
Allan Durham
Mike Mohill
Alex Avanesyan for State Assemblymember Nick Schultz
Staff Comments:
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Michael Garcia, City Attorney
g. Selection of a New Mayor
Nominations:
Mayor Najarian formally nominated Councilmember Kassakhian.
Staff Comments:
Michael Garcia, City Attorney
Public Comments:
Allan Durham
Mike Mohill
John Arangio
Beth Brooks
Allen Dish
Davit Mnatsakanyan
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Roll Call:
Asatryan: Kassakhian
Brotman: Kassakhian
Gharpetian: Abstain
Kassakhian: Kassakhian
Najarian: Kassakhian
City Clerk Dr. Suzie Abajian declared Councilmember Kassakhian as the duly elected Mayor of the City of Glendale.
Councilmember Asatryan stepped away at 7:51 PM and returned at 8:01 PM.
5. CONSENȚ 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 February 24, 2026, and the Special City Council Meeting of March 3, 2026 b. Community Services and Parks, re: Appropriation of $357,000 Community Cleanup and Employment Pathway (CCEP) Grant Funds from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the Community Beautification and Youth Employment Initiative
1. Motion accepting Community Cleanup and Employment Pathway (CCEP) Grant funds in the amount of $357,000 from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the Community Beautification and Youth Employment Initiative; and authorizing the City Manager or a designee to enter into and execute all agreements, amendments, certifications, and documents necessary to accept and implement the funds
2. Resolution [26-36] of Appropriation to appropriate $357,000 in CCEP grant funds from the California Department of Transportation for the Community Beautification and Youth Employment Initiative c. City Manager, re: Appointment of Interim Director of Community Development
1. Resolution [26-37] Appointing Jack L. Wong as Interim Director of Community Development Pursuant to Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21221(h) and Approving Employment Agreement Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian Noes: None
Absent:
Abstain: None
6. CITY COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS (Including reports from
conferences and regional meetings)
Councilmember Asatryan highlighted the recent Autism Resource Fair and the 2nd Annual Women's Fire Academy, which was held this year in collaboration with the Glendale, Pasadena, and Burbank fire departments.
Mayor Najarian noted an upcoming Arbor Day celebration on April 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Parcher Plaza. He also announced that on April 18, 2026, Grandview Library will host a clothing swap from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM and a repair café from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
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City Clerk Dr. Abajian reminded residents that the last day to register to vote before the June 2, 2026 election is May 18, 2026. She noted that anyone who misses that deadline may still cast a provisional ballot at a Vote Center, which will be open from May 23 through June 2, 2026. Information regarding 11-day Vote Centers and 4-day Vote Centers will be available at glendalevotes.org.
Councilmember Gharpetian stepped away at 8:18 PM and returned at 8:21 PM.
7. COMMUNITY EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS (3-minutes per speaker) Members of the public will be permitted to announce upcoming events taking place in the community.
Allen Dish
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.
John Madden
Les Hammer
Susan Wolfson
Patrick Masihi
Bunny Rutherford
Mike Mohill
Tony Passarella
Lisa Morris
Ani Kash
Richard Cronin
Allan Durham
Staff Comments:
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Dr. Suzie Abajian, City Clerk
Michael Garcia, City Attorney
Mayor Najarian stepped away at 8:20 PM and returned at 8:27 PM.
Councilmember Brotman stepped away at 8:27 PM and returned at 8:33 PM.
9. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
10. ACTION ITEMS
a. Fire Department, re: Purchase of personal protective equipment- turnout gear for the Glendale Fire Department.
Staff Comments:
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Jeff Brooks, Chief, Glendale Fire Department
1. Resolution [26-38]authorizing a change in vendor for standardized Fire- Dex products, dispensing with competitive bidding, and authorizing the procurement of Fire-Dex products and related services from Great West Fire & Safety, Inc.
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Moved: Brotman Seconded: Asatryan
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian Noes: None
Absent:
Abstain:
b. City Attorney, re: Charter Review - Update and Direction on Potential Charter Amendments Pertaining to Council-Manager Governance, Council Compensation, Civil Service System, Elected vs. Appointed City Clerk and City Treasurer, and Miscellaneous Matters Staff Comments:
Michael Garcia, City Attorney
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Public Speakers:
Beth Brooks •
Mike Borisov
Elise Kalfayan
1. Motion to Note and File, and Provide Direction to Staff Direction was provided to City Attorney, Michael Garcia.
Councilmember Asatryan stepped away at 9:08 PM and returned at 9:16 PM.
Councilmember Gharpetian stepped away after 9:21 PM and returned at 9:41 PM.
pouncilmember Kassakhan stepped away at 9:41 PM and returned at 9:44 PM councilmember Gharpetian stepped away after 9:43 PM and returned at 9:45 PM.
ouncilmember Asatrvan stepped awav at 9:49 PM and returned at 9:52 PN ouncilmember Brotman stepped away at 9:52 PM and returned at 9:57 PM
11. HEARINGS
a. Fire Department, re: Public Hearing for the 2026 Annual Weed Abatement Program
Mayor Najarian opened the hearing at 10:12 PM and closed it at 10:13 PM.
Stationin, ily Manager
1. Motion to approve Abatement order directing the Los Angeles Measures to abate the nuisance on erdi declared parceights and Moved: Kassakhian Seconded: Asatryan
Vote as Follows:
Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian
Absent: None
Abstain:
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12. REPORTS - INFORMATION
a. City Attorney, re Presentation on Rules Regarding Use of Government Resources for Campaign Purposes and
Electioneering/Campaigning During Public Comment Portions of City Council Meetings
Staff Comments:
Michael Garcia, City Attorney
Presentation:
Michael Garcia, City Attorney
Public Speakers:
Beth Brooks
Davit Mnatsakanyan
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
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
Davit Mnatsakanyan
Anonymous
15. NEW BUSINESS
16. ADJOURNMENT - 11:04 PM
Moved: Kassakhian Seconded: Najarian
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