MINUTES
GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor Glendale, CA 91206
JUNE 23, 2026
Revised: Added 2d and 4a
ROLL CALL - All present
1. DISCUSSION OF COUNCILMEMBER FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
CLOSED SESSION - 4:28 PM
a. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Asadorian v. City L.A.S.C. No. 24NNCV03709
b. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: Claim of Karine Grigoryan,
Claim No. 23-0142
c. Public Employee Appointment - Chief of Police
d. Conference with Real Property Negotiators: City-designated negotiators: Roubik Golanian, John Takhtalian, Michael J. Garcia, Gillian van Muyden, Onnig Bulanikian and Domenica Megerdichian.
Property Location: Land located near the front entrance to the Adult 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 negotiator(s) 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 noted the Council anticipated reporting out on items 2a and 2c. The Council recessed to Closed Session at 4:30 PM.
3. REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA - 6:10 PM
Roll Call - All present
a. Flag Salute: Mayor Kassakhian
b. Invocation: Officer Aaron Eggiman
c. Report of the City Clerk, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the June 23, 2026 Regular Meeting of the Glendale City Council was Posted on June 17, 2026, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.
4. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Kassakhian announced a reordering of the agenda. The Council next reported out on Closed Session item 2c.
Staff Comments:
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Robert William, Chief, Glendale Police Department
Public Speakers:
Matthew Stafford
Alek Bartrosouf
Councilmember Asatryan moved that the Council of the City of Glendale hereby approves the City Manager's appointment of Robert William as the Chief of Police for the City of Glendale. This motion constitutes the written statement of recognized attainment required by Article 24, Section 5 of the City Charter. 1 06 23 26 CC
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Najarian
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Najarian, Kassakhian Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
a. Proclamation Designating June as Pride Month
Accepted by Alek Bartrosouf; Gagik Galfayan, 2026 GUSD Teacher of the Year and GUSD Alum; Patrick Davarhanian, Advisor, Clark Magnet High School, GSA; Eden Hain, Executive Director, Junior High (a Glendale establishment welcoming all); Grey James, glendaleOUT; Sophia and Addie, CVHS students, GUSD's Genders and Sexualities Alliances or GSA's; Barbara Zufelt, PFLAG Glendale Chapter
Councilmember Najarian stepped away at 6:40 PM and returned at 6:43 PM.
Councilmember Asatryan stepped away at 6:43 PM and returned at 6:45 PM.
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.
and June 2, 2026
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Najarian
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Najarian, Kassakhian Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
b. Public Works, re: Award of Construction Contract for the District 12 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Curb Ramp Installation and Sidewalk Repair Program
1. Motion awarding a construction contract to Kalban, Inc. in the amount of $2,575,317, approving a 20 percent construction reserve in the amount of $515,063, and authorizing the City Manager or a designee to execute the contract
2. Resolution [26-72] of appropriation, to appropriate funds in the amount of $3, 347,912 for the District 12 ADA Curb Ramp Installation and Sidewalk Repair Program
Public Speaker:
Tony Passarella
Moved: Gharpetian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Najarian, Kassakhian Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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c. Public Works, re: Professional Services Agreement (PSA) for Professional Engineering Services for the Wastewater Master Plan Update and As-Needed Wastewater Consulting Services
1. Motion authorizing the City Manager or a designee to enter into and execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with HDR Engineering, Inc. to provide Professional Engineering Services for the Wastewater Master Plan Update and As-Needed Wastewater Consulting Services in an amount not to exceed $621,472
2. Resolution [26-73] of appropriation of $115,472 from the Sewer Fund to provide adequate funding for the PSA
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Najarian
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Najarian, Kassakhian Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
d. Human Resources, re: Professional Services Agreement with Self Insured Services Company, LLC dba Benefit Coordinators
Corporation for Benxcel and Benefits Administration Services
1. Motion Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Self Insured Services Company, LLC dba Benefit Coordinators Corporation (BCC) for BenXcel online benefits administration and related services for a five (5) year term beginning October 1, 2026, with two (2) one-year options to extend for a total of seven (7) years, with an annual not-to-exceed amount of $150,000 for Years 1-4 and $155,000 for Year 5 and any optional extensions (subject to annual appropriation)
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Najarian
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Najarian, Kassakhian Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
e. Human Resources, re: Professional Services Agreement with Glendale Adventist Medical Center dba Adventist Health Glendale to provide occupational medical services for the City of Glendale
1. Motion Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Glendale Adventist Medical Center dba Adventist Health Glendale to provide occupational medical services for the City of Glendale for a five (5) year term beginning November 1, 2026, with two (2) one-year options to extend for a total of seven (7) years, with an annual not-to-exceed amount of $200,000 (subject to annual appropriation)
This item was pulled from the agenda and will be considered at a future Council meeting.
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f. Finance, re: Escheatment for Unclaimed Checks and Deposits
1. Motion to escheat unclaimed checks and deposits held by various City funds pursuant to Government Code Sections 50050-50057
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Najarian
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Najarian, Kassakhian Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
g. Fire Department, re: 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 Moved: Brotman Seconded: Najarian
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Najarian, Kassakhian Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
h. Community Services and Parks, re: Amendment 9 for FY 2026-27 Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities (AD) baseline funding for Supportive Services Program (SSP)
1. Motion to accept $66,129 in baseline funding from Los Angeles County AD for FY 2026-2027 Supportive Services Program; and authorize the City Manager or a designee to execute Amendment Nine for the SSP232404 Subaward period July 2026 - July 2027 to accept and implement funding
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Najarian
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Najarian, Kassakhian Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
i. Community Services and Parks, re: Elderly Nutrition Program Amendment No. 3 Award of Grant Funds from County of Los Angeles Aging and Disabilities Department for FY 2026-27 in the amount of $493,377
1. Motion to authorize acceptance of $493,377 in Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP) funding from Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities (AD) for FY 2026-2027; and authorize the City Manager or a designee to execute Amendment No. 3 to Subaward ENP252604, period July 2026 - June 2027, to accept and implement the funding
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Moved: Brotman Seconded: Najarian
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Najarian, Kassakhian Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
j. City Attorney, re: City Council Regular Meeting Schedule for the 2026-27 Fiscal Year
1. Motion Establishing City Council Regular Meeting Schedule for the 2026-27 Fiscal Year and Cancelling Specified City Council Meetings Moved: Brotman Seconded: Najarian
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 Brotman shared that a reemerged stream is flowing through Verdugo Park, beginning at the north end of the park.
Councilmember Gharpetian noted that the World Cup has begun and expressed hope that everyone is enjoying it. He suggested that the Fire Department provide a report on air quality impacts resulting from the Boyle Heights warehouse fire.
He also shared that he had heard from a constituent regarding a rising water table that was flooding the constituent's backyard and a nearby street and asked how the City could assist. He wished all fathers a Happy Father's Day.
Councilmember Najarian thanked the department heads, staff, colleagues, and community members who attended his retirement reception.
Councilmember Asatryan suggested that the World Cup presents a good opportunity for the Sister Cities Committee to coordinate activities with local restaurants screening the matches.
Councilmember Gharpetian noted that the City previously hosted World Cup watch parties on Artsakh Street and stated that it would be great to bring them back for some of the matches. City Manager Golanian shared that staff have been exploring opportunities to organize watch parties and that, while they can be costly, the City will be hosting one for the match on July 18, 2026.
Mayor Kassakhian shared that he had the opportunity to visit the Homenetmen Hrashq division and recognized its important work serving individuals with disabilities. He stated that he was honored to receive a recognition award (from Homenetmen Hrashq) on behalf of the entire City Council. He also noted that the Glendale Police Department is offering one-day Community Academy programs in Armenian, Korean, and Spanish, including an upcoming Korean Academy on July 1 at 5:30 PM and a Spanish Academy on July 9 at 5:30 PM. Interested individuals may register by calling (818) 548-4015. Mayor Kassakhian also reminded the community that residents are encouraged to review the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan at GlendaleCA. gov/LHMP and submit comments online or by attending the community meeting on June 25, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Central Library Auditorium.
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Fire Chief Brooks expressed his respect for the Los Angeles Fire Department and its handling of the Boyle Heights incident. He provided an update on air quality impacts, explaining that cooler evening air can trap smoke that has drifted into the area until temperatures rise the following day. Chief Brooks noted that conditions had improved significantly but advised individuals with respiratory sensitivities to continue taking precautions. Regarding the Fourth of July weekend, he encouraged residents to leave fireworks to the professionals and provided updates on recent wildfire activity and the role fireworks play in increasing wildfire risk. He reminded residents that fireworks are illegal in the City of Glendale and throughout Los Angeles County, encouraged them to sign up for emergency alerts through the City's website, and urged them to enjoy fireworks by attending a professional fireworks show.
7. COMMUNITY EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS (3-minutes per speaker) Members of the public will be permitted to announce upcoming events taking place in the community.
Allan Durham
Councilmember Asatryan stepped away at 7:10 PM and returned at 7:15 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.
Davit Mnatsakanyan
Zhirair Yesayan
Anahid Pinedjian
Ramy
David Donahue
Susan O'Carroll
John Madden
Victoria Valentine
Vivian Kanchian
Councilmember Brotman stepped away at 7:24 PM and returned at 7:26 PM.
9. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
a. Community Development, re: Adoption of an urgency ordinance, pursuant to Senate Bill 79 (SB 79, also known as "The Abundant and Affordable Homes Near Transit Act ), temporarily exempting properties located within a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) and/or containing a locally designated historic resource as of January 1, 2025, from the provisions of SB 79 (Gharpetian, June 9, 2026) Staff Comments:
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Vilia Zemaitaitis, Deputy Director - Long Range Planning, Community Development Department
Public Speakers:
Allen Dish
Beth Brooks
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Fernando Roldan
Lisa Morris
1. Urgency Ordinance [6053] to Temporarily Delay Effectuation of SB 79 for Certain Sites Located Within the VHFHSZ and/or Containing a Locally Designated Historic Resource
Moved: Gharpetian Seconded: Asatryan
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Najarian, Kassakhian Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Councilmember Gharpetian stepped away at 7:49 PM and returned at 7:51 PM.
10. ACTION ITEMS
a. Public Works, re: Potential Regulations for Personal Delivery evices (PDDs) Operating Within the Public Right-of-Wa
• Introduction of Urgency Ordinance enacting a moratorium on tr deployment and operation of PDDs on public rights-of-way;
2. Motion providing direction regarding establishment of regulations This item was pulled from the agenda and will be considered at a future Council meeting.
b. Public Works, re: North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit Corridor Project Cooperative Agreement
This item was moved to the end of the meeting as Councilmember Gharpetian and Mayor Kassakhian needed to recuse themselves.
Staff Comments:
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Daniel Hernandez, Director, Public Works Department
Michael Garcia, City Attorney
Presentation:
Anthony DeFrenza, Los Angeles Metro
Public Speakers:
Carolyn Kaloostiar
Elena Semerdjian
Beth Brooks
Allan Durham
1. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to conclude negotiations and execute a Cooperative Agreement with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for the design and construction of the North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit Corridor Project, in substantially the form presented to the City Council, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney 7 06 23 26 CC
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Najarian
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Brotman, Najarian
Noes: Asatryan
Absent: Gharpetian (recused), Kassakhian (recused)
Abstain: None
c. Human Resources, re: Side Letter Agreement Between the City and Glendale Police Officers' Association (GPOA)
1. Motion Approving Side Letter Agreement Modifying Language in the GPOA Memorandum of Understanding ('MOU") effective July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027 to Clarify Intent of Specified Special Compensation Items
This item was pulled from the agenda and will be considered at a future Council meeting.
d. Finance, re: Adoption of the City's FY 2026-27 Gann Appropriations Limit
Saat Lang, Director, Finance Department
1. Resolution [26-74] Adopting FY 2026-27 Gann Appropriations Limit Moved: Brotman Seconded: Asatryan
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Najarian, Kassakhian Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Councilmember Najarian stepped away at 8:08 PM and returned at 8:10 PM. e. Finance, re: FY 2025-26 Glendale Water and Power Transfer taff Comments
Director, Finance Departmer
1. Resolution [26-75] Reducing the Percentage of Operating Revenues to be Transferred from Glendale Water and Power (Electric) to the General Reserve Fund for Fiscal Year 2025-26
Moved: Najarian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:
Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Najarian, Kassakhian
None
Absent: None
Abstain:
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11. HEARINGS
a. Finance, re: FY 2026-27 Citywide Budget Hearing and Adoption Mayor Kassakhian opened the public hearing at 8:17 PM and closed it at 10:05 PM.
Staff Comments:
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Onnig Bulanikian, Director, Community Services & Parks Department John Takhtalian, Assistant City Manager
Presentation:
Jack Liang, Director, Finance Department
Jack Wong, Interim Director, Community Development Department Paula Adams, Chief Human Resources Officer
Public Speakers:
Beth Brooks
Ani Khash
Emmanuel, Alexa, Laura and Edgar Domingue
Brett Pam
1) Hold a Public Hearing on the FY 2026-27 Proposed Citywide Budget and Changes to the Citywide Fee Schedule
2) Resolution [26-76] Adopting the FY 2026-27 City of Glendale Budgel 3) Resolution 126-771 Establishing New Fees, and Increasing, Schedule for FY 2026-27
Moved: Gharpetian Seconded: Najarian
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Brotman, Gharpetian, Najarian, Kassakhian
Noes: Asatryan
Absent: None
Abstain: None
4) Resolution [26-78] Establishing New Fees, and Increasing, Decreasing, Modifying Certain Existing Fees in the Comprehensive Citywide Fee Schedule for FY 2026-27 for Community Development Services, Permits, and Certificates
Moved: Gharpetian Seconded: Najarian
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Brotman, Gharpetian, Najarian, Kassakhian
Noes: Asatryan
Absent: None
Abstain: None
5) Resolution [26-79] of Appropriation Shifting $60,000,000 from Undesignated Fund Balance, Section 115 Trust Fund (25300-1080) to Cash Restricted - Section 115 Trust, Section 115 Trust Fund (10115-1080) for Deposit into the Pension Rate Stabilization Program Trust Fund Account 6) Resolution [26-80] Providing for the Establishment of Classification Titles and Compensation for Employees of the City of Glendale Covered by the Glendale Management Association Memorandum of Understanding, 9 06 23 26 CC
Including Employee Relations Exempt Classifications
7) Resolution [26-81] Providing for the Establishment of Classification Titles and Compensation for Employees of the City of Glendale Represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 18 8) Resolution [26-82] Providing for the Establishment of Classification Titles and Compensation for Employees of the City of Glendale Covered by the Glendale City Employees' Association Memorandum of Understanding, Including Confidential and Hourly Classifications
9) Resolution [26-83] Providing for the Establishment of Classification Titles and Compensation for Employees of the City of Glendale Covered by the Glendale Fire Fighters' Association Memorandum of Understanding 10) Resolution [26-84] Providing for the Establishment of Classification Titles and Compensation for Executive Level Employees of the City of Glendale
11) Resolution [26-85] Approving and Adopting Side Letter Agreements to the Memoranda of Understanding Between the City of Glendale and Various Bargaining Units Regarding Compensation, Classification Updates, and Administrative Corrections
Items 11a2 and 11a5 - 11a11 vote as follows:
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Najarian, Kassakhian Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain:
Councilmember Asatryan stepped away at 8:31 PM and returned at 8:32 PM.
Councilmember Asatryan stepped away at 8:56 PM and returned during the presentation.
Councilmember Gharpetian stepped away during the presentation and returned at 9:20 PM.
Councilmember Asatryan stepped away at 9:36 PM and returned at 9:38 PM.
Councilmember Asatryan stepped away at 9:41 PM and returned at 9:45 PM.
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
15. NEW BUSINESS
a. Councilmember Gharpetian moved that the City Attorney is authorized to resolve the lawsuit entitled Lala Tarbinian Asadorian et al. v. City of lendale, et al. Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24NNCV03709 xchange for a full release of all claims in the amount of $35.00 Moved: Gharpetian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Najarian, Kassakhian Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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Councilmember Asatryan stepped away at 10:09 PM and returned at 10:10 PM.
Councilmember Gharpetian and Mayor Kassakhian left the meeting at 10:10 PM prior to discussion of item 10b. Mayor Pro Tem Najarian chaired the remainder of the meeting.
16. ADJOURNMENT - 11:03 PM
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Najarian
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Mayor of the City of Glendale
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