Agenda packet, first session — Glendale City Council, May 5, 2026

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GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor
Glendale, CA 91206
May 5, 2026
– 6:00 PM
Future Agenda Requests - 4:00 PM
Regular Business- 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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MAY 5, 2026
– 6:00 PM
Future Agenda Requests - 4:00 PM
Regular Business- 6:00 PM

ROLL CALL

1. DISCUSSION OF COUNCILMEMBER FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
- 4:00 PM
a.

Request by Councilmember Gharpetian to Agendize a Discussion on condominium development incentives

2. CLOSED SESSION
– 1:00 PM

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

Flag Salute
b.

Invocation
c.

Report of the City Clerk, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the May 5, 2026 Regular Meeting of the Glendale City Council was Posted on May 1, 2026, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.

4. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
a.

Commendations for Children’s Bookmark Contest Winners
b.

Proclamation Designating May as Building Safety Month
c.

Proclamation Designating May 2026 as Older Americans Month

City Clerk, re:

Minutes of the City Council Meeting of April 21, 2026
b.

Glendale Water and Power, re: Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement with Allegro Development Corporation

1. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement (Contract No. C105576) with Allegro Development Corporation, a member of ION Group, to provide additional funding for Software License and Service Agreement for maintenance and support services for the Allegro Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) System in the amount of $265,000, increasing the total not-to-exceed amount to $3,383,204 c.

Glendale Water and Power, re: Capital Improvement Project No. 26-01, Sparr Heights Large Valve Replacement Project

1. Resolution adopting Specification No. 4045 for Glendale Water & Power Department’s Capital Improvement Project No. 26-01 - Sparr Heights Large Valve Replacement Project and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids d.

Glendale Water and Power, re: Glendale Water & Power Department’s Capital Improvement Project – 6-Inch Water Main Extension on 1800 Block of Marion Drive

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Resolution adopting Specification No. 4044 for Glendale Water and Power Department’s Capital Improvement Project No. 26-02 – 6-inch Water Main Extension on 1800 Block of Marion Drive and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids

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.

Public Works, re:

Award Agreement to Connexionz Limited for Bus Technologies Using the TIPS Purchasing Cooperative

1. Resolution to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a contract with Connexionz Limited for bus technologies in an amount not to exceed $1,923,000 using The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Purchasing Cooperative and dispense with competitive bidding

2. Resolution of appropriation of $668,000 in state grant funds for the bus technology system

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

16. ADJOURNMENT

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M I N U T E S

GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor Glendale, CA 91206
APRIL 21, 2026
ROLL CALL – All Present

1. DISCUSSION OF COUNCILMEMBER FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS

2. CLOSED SESSION – 4:28 PM
a. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Storey v. City of Glendale, et al., L.A.S.C. Case No. 23GDCV00510
City Attorney Michael Garcia stated the Council anticipated reporting out on this item. Council recessed to Closed Session at 4:29 PM.

3. REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA – 6:09 PM
Roll Call – Absent: Gharpetian (arrived at 6:26 PM)
a. Flag Salute: Mayor Ardy Kassakhian
b. Invocation: Delivered by Rev. Serop Megerditchian, Glendale Armenian Church of the Nazarene
c. Report of the City Clerk, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the April 21, 2026, Regular Meeting of the Glendale City Council was Posted on April 16, 2026, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.

4. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
a. New Mayor’s Comments
Public Speakers:

Jackie Gish
b. Armenian Genocide Commemoration Proclamation
Accepted by Henrik Sardarbegian and Dr. Armen Aboulian, Board Members, Ararat Homenetmen; Garen Jinbachian, Communication Coordinator, ANCA Glendale & Western Region; and Melanie Vartabedian, Director of Social Services, ARS Western Region
Staff Comments:

Michael Garcia, City Attorney
Public Speakers:

Allen Dish
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c. National Library Week Proclamation
Accepted by Joan Zierhut, Immediate Past President, Glendale Library, Arts & Culture Trust; Lessa Pelayo-Lozada, Director, Glendale Library, Arts & Culture and numerous staff

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 Meeting of March 31, 2026, and the Special City Council Meeting of April 14, 2026 b. Glendale Water and Power, re: Specification No. 4031 for On-Call Pump and Motor Repair Services

1. Resolution [26-39] adopting Specification No. 4031 for Glendale Water & Power Department On-Call Pump and Motor Repair Services, and directing the City Clerk to Advertise for Bids
Moved: Najarian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:

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

Absent: None
Abstain: None

6. CITY COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS (Including reports from
conferences and regional meetings)
Councilmember Asatryan was in Sacramento for the Armenian Genocide commemoration and to advocate for a cleanup bill addressing condos and lawsuits by tenants against developers.

Councilmember Gharpetian commented on traffic issues, roads, and building setback codes. He would like to agendize a discussion on city-level incentives for developers to build condos. He also noted that mailers for projects such as the North Verdugo Road Improvement should indicate whether bike lanes may be included as part of those projects.

Councilmember Najarian attended the Glendale Arts Show on Orange Street.

Mayor Kassakhian also attended the Glendale Arts Show on Orange Street, as well as the Cherry Blossom Festival at the Brand Park Teahouse.

Councilmember Asatryan stepped away at 6:52 PM and returned at 6:59 PM. 6 of 37

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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
Councilmember Gharpetian stepped away at 7:00 PM and returned at 7:02 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.

Les Hammer
Tony Passarella
Mickey Parseghian
Jackie Gish
Mike Mohill
Ruslan Pushkarev
Davit Mnatsakanyan
Judy Lan
Ramy
Staff Comments:

John Takhtalian, Assistant City Manager
Councilmember Brotman stepped away at 7:05 PM and returned at 7:08 PM.

9. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES

10. ACTION ITEMS
a. Public Works, re: Updated Montrose Comprehensive Parking Analysis Staff Comments:

Roubik Golanian, City Manager
John Takhtalian, Assistant City Manager
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Presentation:

Dan McKinney, Managing Principal, The Transpo Group
Tad Dombroski, Parking Manager, Public Works Department Public Speakers:

Beth Brooks
Davit Mnatsakanyan
Pauline O’Connor
Alex Balekian
Damian Sullivan
Lisa Morris

1. Motion to Approve the Recommended Parking Management Strategies Outlined in the Comprehensive Parking Analysis
Moved: Najarian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:

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

Absent: None
Abstain: None

2. Introduction of Ordinance Amending Sections 10.40.110 and

10.40.120 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995, Relating to Parking Meters, and Fixing the Parking Meter Rates for Certain Zones Councilmember Najarian introduced the Ordinance on April 21, 2026.

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.

Beth Brooks
Ani Khash
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15. NEW BUSINESS
a.Councilmember Najarian moved that the City Attorney is authorized to resolve the lawsuit entitled Megan Elizabeth Storey v. City of Glendale, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23GDCV00510, in exchange for a full release of all claims in the amount of $550,000.00.

Moved: Najarian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:

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

Absent: None
Abstain: None

16. ADJOURNMENT – 9:05 PM
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Najarian
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: Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement with Allegro Development Corporation.

1. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement (Contract No.

C105576) with Allegro Development Corporation, a member of ION Group, to provide additional funding for Software License and Service Agreement for maintenance and support services for the Allegro Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) System in the amount of $265,000, increasing the total not-to-exceed amount to $3,383,204.

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Calendar
Approved for May 5, 2026 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Since 2014, Glendale Water and Power (GWP) has been utilizing Allegro 8 Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) software to manage its energy trading operations. The City Council approved agreements with Allegro Development Corporation (Allegro), including a Software License and Service Agreement for maintenance and support through June 2024, based on the 10-year expected life of the software.

In June 2023, GWP executed amendment No. 1 with Allegro for ETRM Horizon Upgrade Implementation Analysis (IA), necessary to properly define the scope of work and associated costs for cloud-based or hybrid applications. GWP received the final IA Report in 2024, however decided not to move forward with upgrading the system because the options presented and the cost to upgrade Allegro 8 ETRM software system needed refinement.

While GWP establishes the next steps for upgrading its ETRM software, it is necessary to ensure continued support and maintenance of the current system until replacement software is in place and the new system is fully deployed. Therefore, GWP is requesting funding in the amount of $265,000, increasing the total not-to-exceed amount of the contract to $3,383,204, for the ongoing Software License and Service Agreement covering a term of two years. This will allow for continuity of business, covering maintenance and support services for the existing Allegro 8 ETRM system without interruption of essential services.
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RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Allegro to provide additional funding for Software License and Service Agreement for maintenance and support for the Allegro 8 Energy Trading and Risk Management System in the amount of $265,000, increasing the total not-to-exceed amount to $3,383,204.

ANALYSIS
GWP’s current ETRM software system, Allegro 8, was installed in 2014 to address the increasingly complex energy trading activities of GWP and adapt to the changing energy commodity markets in the Western United States and to the State of California regulations imposed on electric utilities. The Allegro software system provides the necessary tools to accurately capture and manage GWP's business, and it monitors and reports on activities as prescribed by the Energy Risk Management Policy for managing volatility in energy costs while minimizing retail electric rates.

In 2014, the City Council authorized execution of various Agreements with Allegro Development Corporation for the installation of Allegro 8 ETRM software for a total amount not to exceed $2,797,629. This amount included annual maintenance fees over the expected 10-year life span of the software. In 2019, Allegro Development Corporation, a global provider of enterprise commodity management solutions, was acquired by ION Group.

The ever-evolving energy trading market and Federal and State Regulations require utilities like GWP, to accurately monitor all transactions related to power supply.

Consequently, the systems and tools used to capture pertinent activity in accordance with the ETRM must be up to date to support contracts management, energy trading, scheduling, settlements and invoicing activities. In 2023, in anticipation of approaching the 10-year mark of this agreement, GWP obtained City Council authorization to execute amendment No. 1 with Allegro Development Corporation, a member of ION Group, for ETRM Horizon Upgrade Implementation Analysis (IA) in the amount of $80,000. Said amendment increased the contract not-to-exceed amount to $2,877,629.

In July 2024, GWP obtained City Council Authorization to execute Amendment No. 2 to provide additional funding for Software License and Service Agreement for maintenance and support services for the Allegro ETRM System. Said amendment increased the contract’s not-to-exceed amount by $240,575, to $3,118,204.

The Software Maintenance and Support Services provided by Allegro is essential to GWP’s Power Management trading operation. Approving additional funding for the ongoing service agreement for two years will allow for continuity of business, without interruption of services.

During this time, GWP staff will establish the project timeline and the next steps for implementation of the software upgrade or replacement ETRM system. Staff is evaluating the implementation of a new ETRM system to enhance operational efficiency and risk oversight. The current plan is to initiate a Request for Proposals (RFP) process 11 of 37

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within the next six months, subject to internal alignment, resource availability, and evolving business needs.

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
Non-applicable.

FISCAL IMPACT
Funding approved by the City Council for Amendment No. 3 for the continued Software License and Service Agreement for maintenance and support services for the Allegro ETRM System is included in the Power Management Division’s Fiscal Year 2025–26 budget, as outlined below:

Existing Appropriation
Amount Account String Funding Source
$130,000 GL: 43110-5820-GWP-4680-P0000- Electric Works Revenue Fund
Department Cost Center Program
Glendale Water
and Power
Power Management
Funding for the next fiscal year will be requested through the annual budget process for Fiscal Year 2026–27.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
Not Applicable. The action herein is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and as such not subject to CEQA.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
In accordance with the City Campaign Finance Ordinance No. 5744, the following are 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 ten percent interest in the company proposed for contract in this agenda item report:

Officers of Allegro Development Corporation, A member of the ION Group:

Full Name Title Business Address City State Zip
Sunil Biswas President,
Secretary and
Director
1345 Ave of the
Americas
New York NY 10105
Wall Street
Systems
Delaware,
Inc.

More than 10%
interest owner
1345 Ave of the
Americas
New York NY 10105

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION

1. Decline to authorize Amendment No. 3 to the PSA with Allegro to provide additional funding for Software License and Service Agreement for maintenance 12 of 37

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and support services for the ETRM System. Doing so will expose the City to the risk of interruption of service, which can hinder access to the system and pose a violation of the adopted GWP Risk and Trading Authority Policies, as the software maintenance and support services are necessary to make sure that the proper software security patches are applied, and the system is operating at its optimum.

2. Consider any other alternative not proposed by staff.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

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

Ileana Cardenas, Integrated Resource Planning Administrator Alina Morshidian, Power Contracts Manager
Approved by:

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

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
None.
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M O T I O N
Moved by Council Member ________________________________, seconded by Council Member __________________________________, that the Council of the City of Glendale, hereby authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into and execute Amendment No. 3 to the City’s Professional Services Agreement, Contract No. C105576, with Allegro Development Corporation, a member of ION Group, to provide additional funding for Software License and Service Agreement for maintenance and support services for the Allegro Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) System in the amount of $265,000, increasing the total not-to-exceed amount to $3,383,204. The form of said amendment shall be subject to approval by the City Attorney.

Vote as follows:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Capital Improvement Project No. 26-01, Sparr Heights Large Valve Replacement Project.

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Calendar
Approved for May 5, 2026 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Glendale Water & Power Department’s (GWP) Capital Improvement Project, Sparr Heights Large Valve Replacement Project, will replace eleven inoperable water system valves at nine locations along North Verdugo Road (Oakwood Avenue to Castera Avenue) within the Sparr Heights area. These valves are critical for isolating sections of the potable water system and their current condition limits operational control and leads to larger service disruptions.

The project was prioritized following a June 2025 water main break that impacted approximately 400 residents and highlighted the need for reliable system isolation valves. Replacing these valves will improve system reliability, enhance emergency response, and reduce impacts to the community.

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Specification for the Sparr Heights Large Valve Replacement Project and direct the City Clerk to advertise for bids.

ANALYSIS
GWP’s Capital Improvement Project No. 26-01 - Sparr Heights Large Valve Replacement Project is proposed to address multiple inoperable water system valves located along North Verdugo Road and within the surrounding Sparr Heights area.

These valves are critical components of the potable water distribution system, as they allow for localized shutdowns during maintenance or emergency repairs.

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service disruptions than necessary.

The proposed project includes the replacement of eleven inoperable valves at the following nine locations:
3500 North Verdugo Road (12” Gate Valve)
La Crescenta Avenue & North Verdugo Road (12” Gate Valve) 3170 North Verdugo Road (16” Gate Valve)
3016 North Verdugo Road (Two (2) 16” Gate Valves and 12” Gate Valve) Sparr Boulevard & North Verdugo Road (12” Gate Valve)
2918 North Verdugo Road (16” Gate Valve)
1297 North Verdugo Road (24” Gate Valve)
North Verdugo Road & East Mountain Street (24” Gate Valve) 3435 Angelus Avenue (12” Gate Valve)
These valves play a vital role in isolating large segments of the distribution system.

Their replacement will significantly improve operational flexibility by allowing smaller, more controlled shutdown areas, thereby reducing the number of affected residents during future maintenance or emergency events.

The urgency of this project was emphasized during a potable water main break that occurred in June 2025, which resulted in approximately 400 residents experiencing a loss of water service. GWP Water Division crews responded during non-working hours and worked for over ten hours to address the emergency. Upon arrival, crews identified that several valves within the affected area were inoperable, which significantly delayed the ability to isolate the break and prolonging the service outage.

In response to this incident and the identified system deficiencies, the GWP Water Division has prioritized the replacement of these inoperable valves to enhance system reliability, improve emergency response capabilities, and minimize future service disruptions. Staff have since prepared the project plans and technical specifications necessary for construction and are now ready to proceed with advertising the project for competitive bids.

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
Not applicable.

FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact at this time, as a cost estimate is not available. Staff will return at the time of contract award with a detailed appropriation request.

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

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION

1. Choose not to adopt Specification for Capital Improvement Project, the Sparr Heights Large Valve Replacement Project, and not to advertise for bids. This would result in continued reliance on inoperable water system valves during both emergency and planned shutdowns, compromising the reliability of the potable water system and increasing the risk of broader service disruptions.

2.Consider any other alternative not proposed by staff.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

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

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

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

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
None.
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RESOLUTION NO. ________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING SPECIFICATION NO. 4045 TO FURNISH MATERIALS,

EQUIPMENT, AND LABOR FOR THE GLENDALE WATER & POWER DEPARTMENT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 26-01-SPARR HEIGHTS LARGE VALVE

REPLACEMENT PROJECT AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE

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

SECTION 1. The specifications on file in the Glendale Water & Power Department, to furnish materials, equipment, and labor for the Glendale Water & Power Department Capital Improvement Project No. 26-01 - Sparr Heights Large Valve Replacement Project, including the various documents incorporated therein, are hereby approved, adopted, designated and shall hereafter be known as Specification No. 4045.

SECTION 2. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to advertise for bids for work, equipment and materials described in Specification No. 4045 adopted by this Resolution.

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

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

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
________________________
City Clerk
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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Glendale Water & Power Department’s Capital Improvement Project – 6-Inch Water Main Extension on 1800 Block of Marion Drive.

1. Resolution adopting Specification No. 4044 for Glendale Water and Power Department’s Capital Improvement Project No. 26-02 – 6-inch Water Main Extension on 1800 Block of Marion Drive and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids.

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Calendar
Approved for May 5, 2026 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Glendale Water and Power Department’s (GWP) Capital Improvement Project No. 26-02 proposes extending an existing 6-inch potable water main by approximately 240 feet along the 1800 block of Marion Drive to serve three newly constructed homes.

The project will enable service connections, ensure reliable potable water delivery, and support GWP’s commitment to maintaining a resilient and efficient water distribution system.

RECOMMENDATION
Approve a Resolution adopting Specification No. 4044 for the Capital Improvement Project – 6-inch Water Main Extension on 1800 Block of Marion Drive and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids.

ANALYSIS
GWP’s Capital Improvement Project No. 26-02 – 6-inch Water Main Extension at the 1800 Block of Marion Drive proposes to extend an existing 6-inch potable water main by approximately 240 feet. This extension is required to provide water service to three newly constructed residential properties located at 1800, 1820, and 1830 Marion Drive.

Currently, there is no existing potable water main fronting these properties thus preventing the newly constructed homes from being connected to the City’s water system. The proposed water main extension will allow service connections and ensure reliable potable water delivery to these homes.

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GWP’s ongoing commitment to maintaining a reliable, efficient, and resilient water distribution system. Extending the water main in accordance with current standards enhances overall system integrity, improves operational flexibility, and ensures the infrastructure is capable of meeting both current and future service demands while maintaining high water quality and system reliability. Based on coordination with GWP Water Engineering staff and the findings of the internal assessment, staff has prepared Specification No. 4044 for the project and is ready to be advertised for competitive bids.

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
Not applicable.

FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact at this time, as a cost estimate is not available. Staff will return at the time of contract award with a detailed appropriation request.

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

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
Not applicable.

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Alternative 1: Choose not to adopt Specification for the Capital Improvement Project, the 6-inch Water Main Extension on 1800 Block of Marion Drive, and not to advertise for bids. This would result in the newly constructed homes on the 1800 block being without potable water service, as no existing water main currently fronts the properties.

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

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

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

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

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

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
None.
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RESOLUTION NO. _______

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING SPECIFICATION NO. 4044 TO FURNISH MATERIALS,

EQUIPMENT, AND LABOR FOR THE GLENDALE WATER & POWER
DEPARTMENT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 26-02 – 6-INCH WATER MAIN EXTENSION ON 1800 BLOCK OF MARION DRIVE AND DIRECTING THE

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

SECTION 1. The Specifications on file in the Glendale Water & Power Department to furnish materials, equipment, and labor for the Glendale Water & Power Department Capital Improvement Project No. 26-02 – 6-Inch Water Main Extension on 1800 Block of Marion Drive, including the various documents incorporated therein, are hereby approved, adopted, designated and shall hereafter be known as Specification No. 4044.

SECTION 2. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to advertise for bids for work, equipment and materials described in Specification No. 4044 adopted by this Resolution.

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

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
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City Clerk
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REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Award Agreement to Connexionz Limited for Bus Technologies Using the TIPS Purchasing Cooperative

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Action Item
Approved for May 5, 2026 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Glendale has received grant funding to replace its aging bus technology system. The new bus technology system will provide passenger convenience in real- time trip-planning and improve transit operations.

The resolution awarding a contract using TIPS allows the city to use federal and state compliant procurements and meet granting agencies’ requirements. The bus technology system costs $1,923,000, of which $668,000 is state-funded. A resolution is needed to appropriate the $668,000 in grant funding.

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the resolution dispensing with competitive bidding and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Connexionz, Ltd. for the bus technologies project in an amount not to exceed $1,923,000; and adopt the resolution of appropriation for $668,000.

ANALYSIS
The Beeline fixed-route bus service provides a cleaner travel option for community members and visitors to get around Glendale. Buses are equipped with a GPS tracker that transmits location data to the NextBus system, which utilizes proprietary modeling software to estimate vehicle arrival times based on its location and traffic patterns, to 22 of 37

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The city has been with NextBus, now a subsidiary of Cubic Transportation Systems, since 2002. Beeline’s outdated hardware and software are experiencing performance issues and are in need of replacement. Additionally, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has established General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) requirements for transit agencies and encourages compliant and standardized systems to improve transit rider experience. The current system is incapable of sharing real-time information with third-party trip-planning applications, such as Google Maps or Transit App, which are commonly used by transit passengers.

Additionally, there are other passenger information systems onboard the bus that have far surpassed their useful life, are antiquated and experiencing issues that necessitate replacement. Those include the Automated Voice Announcement (AVA) system purchased in 2009, and the 14-to-17-year-old onboard surveillance system.

The AVA system connects to speakers and internal display signage, with modern systems also connecting to GPS, to announce next stop information. The AVA system is used to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.

The surveillance system helps enhance passenger safety, deter crime, address customer service issues, and protect against liability. Any component of the current aging camera hardware cannot be replaced in the event of failure due to lack of backward and forward compatibility with the other components. Thus, if any component fails, the whole camera hardware system on the bus must be replaced.

To enhance data collection for required federal reporting and to provide added enhancement to the rider experience, a new Automatic Passenger Counter (APC) system will also be purchased and installed as part of the bus technologies upgrade.

The APC system adds sensors to count passengers entering and exiting the bus and tracks the real-time passenger load onboard the bus. The APC system will help keep ridership counts and calculate passenger miles traveled for federal reporting.

The new proposed bus technologies will modernize and integrate all bus systems to provide operational efficiency and enhance Beeline passenger experience. Currently, the passenger information and bus systems onboard are not connected to each other.

With every service change, each system must be individually updated. Some systems, such as the AVA system, also require staff to work directly with the manufacturer to make changes on every, necessary occasion. The bus technologies will enhance the overall customer experience for existing and future riders.

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replacement, and bus technologies system integration. The grant will help pay for 77% of hardware, one-time setup and installation costs.

The city initially began looking for a real-time passenger information system replacement and system integration opportunity through the California Integrated Travel Project (Cal-ITP) Mobility Marketplace, which is a joint initiative between Caltrans and the California State Transportation Agency. The state’s Mobility Marketplace has master agreements with vendors to provide goods and services at agreed-upon prices from which transit agencies benefit. The master agreements, also known as state purchasing schedules, meet federal purchasing requirements.

Proposals were received from state-approved vendors. With technical assistance from Caltrans and the Cal-ITP staff, the proposals were reviewed. However, due to the city’s current needs and the state’s master agreement limitations, state staff informed the city that other purchasing schedules meet federal purchasing requirements and could be utilized. The city will be using the TIPS purchasing cooperative to purchase the bus technologies. TIPS also provided up to a 20% discount compared to Cal-ITP.

The contract will be awarded to Connexionz, Ltd to provide hardware, software and maintenance support services for three years, with two (2) two-year extensions, for a not-to-exceed amount of $1,923,000. Wireless cellular data services are needed to provide location tracking of the buses. The wireless data plan is estimated at $24,500 annually.

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
The City of Glendale’s Beeline transit service provides residents and visitors with mobility. The new bus technology system will improve the rider experience.

FISCAL IMPACT
The bus technology system project will cost $1,923,000, which was included as a part of the FY 2025-26 budget. However, to leverage grant funds, staff is requesting for an appropriation of $668,000 in grant funds. The appropriation request is outlined below:

Existing Appropriation
Amount Account String Funding Source
$922,870 GL: 51250-2560-PWD-0020-P0000
PL: PWD00826AN
Prop A Local Return Fund
$332,130 GL: 51000-2540-PWD-0020-P0000
PL: 52166
Measure R Local Return
Fund
Requesting Appropriation
Amount From (Account
String)
To (Account String) Funding Source
$668,000 GL: 32610-2160-
PWD-0020-P0000
PL: PWD01570AG
GL: 51000-2160-
PWD-0020-P0000
PL: PWD01570AG
Grant Fund
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The cost for the annual wireless data plan will be requested as part of the annual budget process in the Transit Utility Fund.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
The activity under consideration is not subject to CEQA because it is not a “project” within the meaning of CEQA Guidelines section 15378. Even if it is a project, the activity is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Public Utilities Code section 21080.25(b)(5)(A), which consists, among other things, of the protection, improvement, institution, or increase of bus service. In any event, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment; thus, it is exempt from CEQA pursuant to 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 are attached in Exhibit 1, in accordance with the City Campaign Finance Ordinance No. 5744.

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Alternative 1: Do not adopt the resolutions, which will result in forfeiting grant funding and the discontinuation of the existing real-time bus location and passenger information system, the failure of the AVA and surveillance systems all impacting Beeline riders and transit operations.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

Daniel Hernandez, Director of Public Works
Prepared by:

Pamela Tang, Assistant Transit Manager
Approved by:

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

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit 1: Campaign Disclosure Form
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2 RESOLUTION NO.

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

CALIFORNIA, DISPENSING WITH COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING

THE CITY MANAGER OR A DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH

CONNEXIONZ LIMITED, FOR THREE YEARS WITH TWO OPTIONAL TWO-YEAR EXTENSIONS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,923,000, TO PROVIDE BUS

TECHNOLOGIES FOR BEELINE TRANSIT OPERATIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Glendale provides Beeline fixed-route bus service for the community and provides real-time passenger information; and WHEREAS, the Beeline’s current hardware and software that facilitate transmission of real-time passenger information have performance limitations, for instance, inability to share real-time information with third-party trip-planning applications, that can be rectified only by replacement; and
WHEREAS, the Beeline’s other bus technology systems, including the Automated Voice Announcement System, which facilitates compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and onboard surveillance system, which enhances passenger safety, deters crime, addresses customer services issues, and protects against liability, have far surpassed their useful lives and require replacement; and WHEREAS, the City desires to replace the foregoing systems with upgraded bus technologies to improve transit operations and passenger convenience; and WHEREAS, the City additionally desires to implement a new Automatic Passenger Counter system, which counts passengers entering and exiting buses and tracks real-time passenger loads, to enhance data collection for federal reporting requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City has received State of California (“State”) Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) grant funding and local match funds to procure the new bus technologies system; and
WHEREAS, the City, as a subrecipient of both federal and state grant funds, and to qualify for any potential, future federal or State funding, must comply with State and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) procurement and contracting requirements; and WHEREAS, the City initially released a Scope of Work to the California Integrated Travel Project (“Cal-ITP”) Mobility Marketplace, a joint initiative between the California Department of Transportation and California State Transportation Agency, received proposals, and selected a vendor; and
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2 WHEREAS, Cal-ITP staff, however, informed the City that other purchasing cooperatives meet federal purchasing requirements and provide better cost savings for the City; and, indeed, contracting with Connexionz, Ltd. through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) purchasing cooperative affords the City cost-savings; and WHEREAS, the Council finds that sufficient funds exist to authorize the City Manager to execute a three-year agreement, with two optional two-year extensions, for a total of seven years, with Connexionz, Ltd., to provide bus technologies for the City’s transit services; and
WHEREAS, an exemption to competitive bidding may be found where the Council determines it is in the best interest of the City to dispense with competitive bidding; and WHEREAS, given the significant utility of bus technology systems to the City’s transit operations, it appears that adequate justification exists and it is in the City’s best interest―upon recommendation of the Director of Public Works―to dispense with competitive bidding and authorize the City Manager or a designee to execute an agreement with Connexionz, Ltd., to provide the Beeline bus technologies systems.

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

1. The foregoing facts are deemed to be true and correct, and are a basis for dispensing with competitive bidding, approving a contract award through The Interlocal Purchasing System.

2. The Council hereby:

A. Dispenses with competitive bidding;
B. Authorizes the City Manager or a designee to enter into and execute an agreement— subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney— with Connexionz, Ltd., for three years with two optional two-year extensions, in an amount not to exceed $1,923,000.

Adopted this day of , 2026.

Mayor
ATTEST:

City Clerk
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
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:

Abstain:

City Clerk
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RESOLUTIONNO.

RESOLUTIONOFTHECOUNCILOFTHECITYOFGLENDALE

MAKINGANAPPROPRIATION
BEITRESOLVEDBYTHECOUNCILOFTHECITYOFGLENDALE:

SECTION1:Thatthesumof$668,000isherebyappropriatedand/ortransferredfromthefollowing accountstothefollowingaccounts:

ACCOUNTSDESCRIPTIONFROMTO
32610-2160-PWD-0020-P0000-StateGrants,GrantFund,PublicWorks,$668,000 PWDO1S7OAGProjects,BusTechnology
51000-2160-PWD-0020-P0000-CapitalOutlay,GrantFund,PublicWorks,$668,000 PWDO157OAGProjects,BusTechnology
Toappropriatefundingreceivedfromthestate’sTransitandIntercityRailCapitalProgram.

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

SECTION3:TheCityClerkshallcertifytotheadoptionofthisResolution.

Adoptedthisdayof
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2026.

Mayor
ATtEST:

CITYOFGLENDALE
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CityClerk\?fr%%/PROVISIONFOR$668,000
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DirectorofFInance STATEOFCALIFORNIA)

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

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

CityClerk
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