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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM
Report: Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Service Agreement Between the City of Glendale and IQ Personnel, Inc.
1. Motion to amend the Professional Service Agreement between the City of Glendale and IQ Personnel, Inc. (8003213) for additional three-year term until June 30, 2029, thus increasing the contract amount by $189,000 to the new total not-to- exceed amount of $239,000
COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Item
Approved for June 23, 2026 calendar
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
These personnel services are essential to the continued operation of the Glendale Fire Department’s Environmental Management Center Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program. Specifically, the agreement provides for up to three qualified Environmental Technicians who will assist with the safe handling, sorting, and processing of hazardous waste materials, in addition to performing general labor duties at the City’s HHW collection facility. These roles are critical to ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, maintaining public safety, and supporting efficient facility operations.
In November 2025, the Department executed a Professional Services Agreement with IQ Personnel to provide temporary staffing for these functions. The current PSA is scheduled to expire on June 30, 2026. Approval of this amendment will ensure continuity of service and adequate staffing levels to meet program demands and regulatory requirements. 5g2
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RECOMMENDATION
To amend the Professional Service Agreement between the City of Glendale and IQ Personnel, Inc. to extend the term for an additional three years, through June 30, 2029, and increase the contract amount by $189,000 to the new total not-to-exceed amount of $239,000.
ANALYSIS
In March 1991, the Glendale Fire Department established the Environmental Management Center (EMC) to serve residents of Glendale as a centralized, one-stop facility for environmentally responsible waste management. The EMC provides proper disposal and recycling services for household hazardous waste and used oil, along with public education on reducing, reusing, and recycling household products.
The Glendale Fire Department’s Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program was among the first of its kind in the nation and the first permanent indoor operation in Southern California. Since its inception, the program has collected more than 3,000 tons of waste. The facility operates weekly and serves residents of Glendale, Montrose, and La Cañada, and is authorized to accept certain hazardous materials from eligible small businesses at a subsidized cost.
Currently, the HHW Program is operated by one Fire Environmental Safety Specialist. To maintain safe and efficient operations, additional staffing support is required. Staff therefore recommend retaining IQ Personnel to provide Environmental Technicians for the EMC. This agreement will ensure the availability of qualified Environmental Technicians to support the safe handling and management of hazardous waste. It will also enable the HHW facility to operate on a weekly basis, providing service to residents of Glendale, Montrose, and La Cañada, as well as to eligible small businesses with certain hazardous waste materials.
Key responsibilities include:
Handling hazardous and universal waste from households and very small quantity generators
Responding to spills, including containment, cleanup, and initiating emergency protocols
Assisting with the preparation and shipment of hazardous waste Interacting with the public and providing information during events Performing daily general labor tasks as directed by Glendale Fire Department staff Required skills and qualifications:
Proficiency in reading, writing, and following instructions in English Knowledge of proper handling, segregation, packaging, and transportation of hazardous waste
Familiarity with personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators, gloves, aprons, goggles, and gowns
Ability to operate tools such as wrenches, mallets, drum dollies, and pallet jacks 5g3
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Training in identifying and categorizing unknown substances and chemicals Familiarity with California waste management regulations, Safety Data Sheets, and Material Safety Data Sheets
Knowledge of hazardous waste labeling and shipping requirements in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations
Compliance and certification requirements:
Completion of 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards
Annual 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher training
Medical clearance for hazardous waste work and respirator use Current respirator fit test documentation
The service provider must ensure that all IQ Personnel maintain up-to-date certifications and are fully equipped to meet the physical and regulatory demands of hazardous waste management.
STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT
The cost of Amendment No.1 with IQ Personnel is projected to total approximately $189,000 over a three-year term, with estimated annual expenditures of $60,000 in Year 1 (FY 2026-27), $63,000 in Year 2 (FY 2027-28), and $66,000 in Year 3 (FY 2028- 29). Funding for Year 1 has been included in the Proposed FY 2026-27 budget, as outlined below. No additional appropriation is requested at this time. Funding for future years will be requested as part of the annual budget process.
Proposed FY 2026-27 Appropriation
Amount Account String Funding Source
$60,000 GL: 43110-2190-GFD-4006-P0000- Hazardous Disposal Fund Department Cost Center Program
Fire Hazardous Materials Control
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
N/A
CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
This item is exempt from campaign disclosure requirements.
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
1: Deny the Fire Department’s request.
2: The City Council may consider any other alternative not proposed by staff. 5g4
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ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:
Jeffrey Brooks, Fire Chief
Prepared by:
Jovan Diaz, Fire Marshal
Todd Tucker, Deputy Chief
Nayiri Moumdjian, Deputy Director of Fire Administration Dave Stimson, Principal Fire Environmental Safety Specialist Approved by:
Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager
EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
IQ Personnel Quotation
Certificate of Liability Insurance