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M I N U T E S
GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor Glendale, CA 91206
JUNE 30, 2026
REVISED – Regular City Council Meeting – 6:00 PM (Meeting to Commence at 6:30 PM)
ROLL CALL
1. DISCUSSION OF COUNCILMEMBER FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
2. CLOSED SESSION
3. REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA (To Commence at 6:30 PM) – 6:39 PM Roll Call – All present (Councilmember Asatryan arrived at 6:43 PM) a. Flag Salute: Mayor Kassakhian
b. Invocation: Steve Wiebe, Senior Pastor, Glendale Presbyterian Church c. Report of the City Clerk, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the June 30, 2026 Regular Meeting of the Glendale City Council was Posted on June 25, 2026, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.
4. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
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. Glendale Water and Power, re: Contract Award to Williams Pipeline Contractors, Inc. for the Capital Improvement Project No. 26-02, 6-Inch Water Main Extension on the 1800 Block of Marion Drive
1. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into and execute a contract with Williams Pipeline Contractors, Inc. of Mission Hills, California for the Capital Improvement Project No. 26-02, 6-Inch Water Main Extension on the 1800 Block of Marion Drive Project, Specification No. 4044, in the amount of $103,500 plus a ten (10%) percent contingency of $10,350
b. City Attorney, re: 2026-2027 Insurance Renewals
1. Motion authorizing the annual renewal of insurance policies for the City's property, excess liability, workers' compensation, cyber liability, and other miscellaneous coverages for 2026-27 fiscal year, in an amount not-to- exceed $9,887,600.89
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Moved: Brotman Seconded: Gharpetian
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 Gharpetian referenced the discussion regarding Hamilton Court, a transitional affordable housing project, from the afternoon calendar. He suggested the City explore various financial options to address space constraints associated with the project, including opportunities to acquire a new property better suited to its needs.
City Manager Golanian announced changes to the Civic Center operating schedule, effective July 3, 2026. In an effort to reduce operating costs while maintaining service levels, the Civic Center will continue to provide in-person services Monday through Thursday, while services on Fridays will be available online and by phone. Additional information is available at glendaleca.gov/contactus. He also requested that Item 10a be postponed and recommended that it instead be considered at the July 14, 2026, Council meeting.
Mayor Kassakhian shared that the Commission on the Status of Women will host a Women in STEM panel on July 1, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Glendale Adult Recreation Center. He also noted that the City will host a Pool Party at Pacific Community Pool on July 4, 2026, from 12:45 to 5:00 PM. Additional activities taking place over the holiday weekend include the Alex Theatre Open House, the Crescenta Valley Fireworks Show, and the Montrose Car Show. For a complete list of Fourth of July weekend events, residents may visit glendaleca.gov/July4 or pick up a flyer at the back of Council Chambers.
7. COMMUNITY EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS (3-minutes per speaker) Members of the public will be permitted to announce upcoming events taking place in the community.
Herbert Molano
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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.
Tony Passarella
Herbert Molano
Mike Mohill
Ani Khash
9. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
10. ACTION ITEMS
a. Public Works, re: Beeline Comprehensive Operational Analysis and Integration Study Final Report and Recommendations
1. Motion to note and file the Beeline Comprehensive Operational Analysis and Integration Study Final Report, and directing staff to prepare necessary actions and approvals for Council authorization to implement Transit service changes
With no objection, this item was postponed and will be considered at a future Council meeting.
b. Human Resources, re: Approval of Updated Publicly Available Pay Schedules (PAPS) Reflecting Contractually Mandated Salary Adjustments Effective with the Pay Period Including July 1, 2026, for Glendale City Employees Association, Glendale Fire Fighters’ Association, Glendale Management Association, Glendale Police Officers Association, and Executives, and Effective with the Pay Period Including August 1, 2026 for IBEW, Local 18 Unit 40 in Compliance with CalPERS Regulations
Staff Comments:
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Amy Martin, Assistant Director, Human Resources Department
1. Motion to Approve Publicly Available Pay Schedules for the Pay Period Including July 1, 2026 for GCEA, GFFA, GMA, GPOA, and Executives, and for the Pay Period Including August 1, 2026 for IBEW, Local 18 Unit 40
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Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Najarian, Kassakhian Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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
Kate Unger
Anonymous
15. NEW BUSINESS
16. ADJOURNMENT – 7:23 PM
Moved: Gharpetian Seconded: Asatryan
Mayor of the City of Glendale
City Clerk of the City of Glendale