MINUTES
GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor Glendale, CA 91206
AUGUST II, 2026
Revised Item 2A
ROLL CALL — Absent: Gharpetian
DISCUSSION OF COUNCILMEMBER FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
2. CLOSED SESSION — 4:07 PM
a. Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation: Initiation of Litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: 2 potential cases
b. Conference with Real Property Negotiators: City-designated negotiators: Roubik Golanian, John Takhtalian, Michael J. Garcia, Gillian van Muyden, and Jack Liang. Property Location: 151 E.
Colorado St Negotiating Parties: Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center of California. Instructions to the negotiator(s) will concern the price and terms of lease of City property
c. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation: Alcaraz v. City of Glendale,
L.A.S.C. No. 24NNCV06540
d. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation: Hulu, LLC et al. v. City of Glendale, L.A.S.C. No. 25NNCP00413
City Attorney Michael Garcia stated he anticipated Council reporting out on items 2a, 2c, and 2d. Council recessed to Closed Session at 4:08 PM.
3. REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA — 6:04 PM
Roll Call — Absent: Gharpetian
a. Flag Salute: Mayor Kassakhian
b. Invocation: Elder Peterson, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints c. Report of the City Clerk, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the August 11, 2026 Regular Meeting of the Glendale City Council was Posted on August 6, 2026, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.
4. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
a. Nominations for Appointment:
Mahan Hajianpour, Planning Commission (Seat5—
Replacing Chraghchian) (Bartrosouf[A] /Brotman[B]),
7128/2026)
Moved: Bartrosouf Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Bartrosouf, Brotman, Kassakhian
Noes: None
Absent: Gharpetian
Abstain: None
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.
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a.CityClerk,re:MinutesoftheJointCityCouncilandHousingAuthority MeetingsofJune9,2026andJune23,2026andMinutesoftheRegular CityCouncilMeetingofJune30,2026
b.CommunityServicesandParks,re:Acceptanceof$10,000inMeals onWheelsAmerica,MeetingUnmetNeedAcceleration,Gift
DistributionforElderlyNutritionProgramHomeDeliveredMeals
1.Motiontoaccept$10,000inMealsonWheelsAmericaMeetingUnmet NeedAccelerationGiftDistributionfundingforFY2026-27;and authorizetheCityManageroradesigneetoexecuteallagreements, certifications,anddocumentsnecessarytoacceptandimplement funding
2.Resolution[26-94]ofAppropriationtoappropriateMealsonWheels AmericaMeetingUnmetNeedAccelerationGiftDistributionfundingin theamountof$10,000fortheElderlyNutritionProgram
c.GlendaleWaterandPower,re:AmendmentstoExistingTwoOwner’s Engineer(OE)ProfessionalServicesAgreements(PSA)Supporting theSchollCanyonBiogasRenewableGenerationProject(Scholl
BiogasProject)
StaffComments:
RoubikGolanian,CityManager
ScottMellon,GeneralManager,GlendaleWater&Power
PublicSpeakers:
EjminHakobian
1.MotionauthorizingtheCityManager,orhisdesignee,toexecute AmendmentNo.2totheCity’sexistingPSA,ContractNo.8001327, withTRCEngineers,Inc.(TRC),toincreasethecontractamountby $250,000toanewnot-to-exceedamountof
$1,750,000,forcontinuedenvironmentalmonitoringandmitigation consultingservices,andextendingthePSATermbeyondthe
currentlyauthorizedcontractexpirationdateofJuly28,2027,and untilthefinalcompletionoftheSchollBiogasProject
2.MotionauthorizingtheCityManager,orhisdesignee,toexecute AmendmentNo.4totheCity’sexistingPSA,ContractNo.8001391, withWorleyGroup,Inc.(Worley),toincreasethecontractamountby $2,000,000foranewnot-to-exceedamountof
$6,000,000,forcontinuedowner’sengineer’sservices,andextending thePSATermbeyondthecurrentlyauthorizedcontractexpirationdate ofSeptember19,2027,anduntilthefinalcompletionoftheScholl BiogasProject
d.GlendaleWaterandPower,re:AwardofcontracttoLasColinas
EngineeringdbaLasColinasElectricaltoFurnishMaterials,
Equipment,andLaborfortheGlendaleWater&Power(GWP)
SubstationBattery,Charger,andRackSystemReplacementProject
1.MotionauthorizingtheCityManager,orhisdesignee,toenterintoand executeanEngineering,ProcurementandConstruction(EPC)contract withLasColinasEngineeringdbaLasColinasElectricaltofurnish materials,equipment,andlaborforGWP’sSubstationBattery,Charger, andRackSystemReplacementProject(RFPNo.3998),intheamount of$962,961withatenpercent(10%)contingencyof$96,296
2.Resolution[26-951ofAppropriation
e.CommunityServicesandParks,re:AppropriationofCommunity ImpactArtsGrant(CIAG)ProgramFundsforaOne-Night-Only2026 SummerConcertinthePark
1.MotionacceptingCommunityImpactArtsGrant(CIAG)programfundsin theamountof$6,200fromtheLosAngelesCountyDepartmentofArts andCultureforaone-night-onlyreturnofthe2026SummerConcertsin theParkseries;andauthorizingtheCityManageroradesigneeto 2 081126CC
execute all agreements, certifications, and documents necessary to accept and implement the funds
2. Resolution [26-961 of Appropriation to appropriate $6,200 in CIAG program funds from the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture for a one-night-only return of the 2026 Summer Concerts in the Park series
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Bartrosouf, Brotman, Kassakhian
Noes: None
Absent: Gharpetian
Abstain: None
6. CITY COUNCILISTAFF COMMENTS (Including reports from
conferences and regional meetings)
Councilmember Bartrosouf announced two upcoming Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) meetings: a virtual meeting to be held on August 17 at 6:00 PM via the link https://bit.ly/NoHoToPasadena, and an in-person meeting on August 18 at 6:00 PM at the Adult Recreation Center. He shared that on August 13, 2026, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) will begin the 7th Cycle of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA), a two-year process covering the 2029—2037 time period. He also discussed revamping the City’s budget process to include more advanced outreach and a more robust approach to engaging the community.
Councilmember Asatryan shared the following Board and Commission appointment nomination from one of her panels: Ani Garibyan — Transportation & Parking Commission. She shared that last week she conducted a site visit in San Gabriel with the Tongva Tribe, learned about their programs and history, highlighted their Native American Market, and discussed opportunities for education and collaboration. She also shared that, as part of Concerts in the Park, the Past Action Heroes will be performing on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM at Verdugo Park.
Councilmember Brotman shared that the Brand Summer Music Series continues every Friday through August 28, 2026, at 7:00 PM on the lawn behind the Brand Library & Art Center. He expressed concerns about FLOCK cameras, noting that the City does not want to lose the benefits they provide in solving crimes, but that the City is looking into concerns regarding privacy and civil liberties.
Mayor Kassakhian noted that the Council has received a memo from the Glendale Police Department regarding FLOCK cameras, and that technology can be one way to protect our residents and community, but it needs to be used appropriately. Regarding the City’s budgeting process, he asked staff to explore hiring a consultant who has worked with other cities to evaluate where Glendale has potential for growth and revenue generation and where additional savings may be possible. He expressed his deepest condolences to anyone affected by the earthquake in Colombia. He shared that last Wednesday, he traveled to Sacramento to speak at the Select Committee on California and Armenia Mutual Trade Hearing. He noted that the school year begins next week at many schools and reminded people to be safe during drop-off and pick-up in school zones. He highlighted that Glendale will be hosting the Southern California Chess Open for the second time, to be held from September 4—7, 2026.
Councilmember Asatryan asked staff for an update on organizing a public event where the community can come and play chess with the grandmasters. Mayor Kassakhian noted that staff has been working on this suggestion. 3 081126CC
CouncilmemberAsatryansteppedawayat6:36andreturnedat6:42PM.
7.COMMUNITYEVENTANNOUNCEMENTS(3-minutesperspeaker)
Membersofthepublicwillbepermittedtoannounceupcomingeventstaking placeinthecommunity.
8.FIRSTPERIODOFORALCOMMUNICATIONS(Maximum3minutesper
speaker,30-minuteaggregatespeakingtimelimit)
MembersofthepublicmayaddresstheCouncilonagendaitemsornon-agenda itemswithintheCityCouncil’ssubjectmatterjurisdiction.Ifaspeakeraddresses theCouncilonanagendaitemduringtheFirstPeriodofOralCommunications, theymaynotspeakagainwhentheagendaitemiscalled.Aspeakerwho addressestheCouncilonnon-agendaitemsduringtheFirstPeriodofOral CommunicationsmaynotspeakduringtheSecondPeriodofOral
Communications.
TonyPassarella
HerbertMolano
EjminHakobian
JohnMadden
Ramy
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StaffComments:
MichaelGarcia,CityAttorney
RoubikGolanian,CityManager
9.ADOPTIONOFORDINANCES
10.ACTIONITEMS
a.PublicWorks,re:ApprovalofAmendmenttoDesignBuildofthe
FireSystemsImprovementsatVariousCityFacilitiesProject,
ApproveAmendmenttoDesign-BuildAgreement
StaffComments:
RoubikGolanian,CityManager
1.Resolution[26-97]dispensingwithcompetitivebidding,incorporating additionalprojectscope,andauthorizingtheCityManagerorhis designeetoexecuteanamendmentto
design-buildagreementNo.8003204withGlendaleFireSystems,Inc. (GFS),increasingtheagreementamountby$98,453,andapprovingan additional10%contingencyof$9,845
2.Resolution[26-981ofappropriationtoappropriatefundsfortheFire SystemsImprovementsatVariousCityFacilitiesProject
Moved:BrotmanSeconded:Bartrosouf
VoteasFollows:
Ayes:Asatryan,Bartrosouf,Brotman,Kassakhian
Noes:None
Absent:Gharpetian
Abstain:NoneU
11.HEARINGS
a.CommunityDevelopment,re:228SpencerStreet:
ConsiderationofGlendaleRegisterNominationandRequestfor
aMillsActHistoricPropertyContract
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Mayor Kassakhian opened the public hearing at 7:05 PM and closed it at 7:27 PM.
Staff Comments:
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Jay Platt, Principal Planner, Community Development Department Michael Garcia, City Attorney
Presentation:
Ani Mnatsakyan, Planner, Community Development Department Public Speakers:
Ejmin Hakobian
1. Resolution [26-99] to designate the residential property at 228 Spencer Street as a historic resource in the Glendale Register of Historic Resources and authorize the City Manager to enter into a Mills Act Historical Property Contract with the property owner;
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Asatryan
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Bartrosouf, Brotman, Kassakhian
Noes: None
Absent: Gharpetian
Abstain: None
2. Motion to deny the request of the property owner to designate the residential property at 228 Spencer Street as a historic resource in the Glendale Register of Historic Resources.
Council did not vote on this motion.
b. Community Development, re: 1524 Ridgeview Drive:
Consideration of Glendale Register Nomination and Request for a Mills Act Historic Property Contract
Mayor Kassakhian opened the public hearing at 7:28 PM and closed it at 7:43 PM.
Staff Comments:
Michael Garcia, City Attorney
Presentation:
Jay Platt, Principal Planner, Community Development Department
1. Resolution [26-1 00] to designate the residential property at 1524 Ridgeview Drive as a historic resource in the Glendale Register of Historic Resources and authorize the City Manager to enter into a Mills Act Historical Property Contract with the property owner; Moved: Brotman Seconded: Bartrosouf
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Bartrosouf, Brotman, Kassakhian
Noes: Asatryan
Absent: Gharpetian
Abstain: None
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2.Motiontodenytherequestofthepropertyownertodesignatethe residentialpropertyat1524RidgeviewDriveasahistoricresourcein theGlendaleRegisterofHistoricResources
Councildidnotvoteonthismotion.
CouncilmemberAsatryansteppedawayat7:28PMandreturnedat7:33 PM.
12.REPORTS-INFORMATION
13.WRITTENCOMMUNICATIONS
14.SECONDPERIODOFORALCOMMUNICATIONS
DiscussionislimitedtoitemsNOTapartofthisagenda.Eachspeakeris allowed5minutes.Councilmayquestionorrespondtothespeaker,butthere willbenodebateordecision.TheCityManagermayreferthemattertothe appropriatedepartmentforinvestigationandreport.
BethBrooks
FernandoRoldan
15.NEWBUSINESS
a.CouncilmemberBrotmanmovedthattheCityAttorneyisauthorizedtoinitiate alegalactioninLosAngelesSuperiorCourt.Thenamesofthedefendants andotherparticularsshallbedisclosableuponthefilingandserviceofsaid actionuponthedefendants.TheCityAttorneyisfurtherauthorizedtoincur anyandallexpensesnecessaryinconnectionwithsaidmatter.
Moved:BrotmanSeconded:Bartrosouf
VoteasFollows:
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Ayes:Bartrosouf,Brotman,Kassakhian
Noes:Asatryan
Absent:Gharpetian
Abstain:None
b.CouncilmemberAsatryanmovedthattheCityAttorneyisauthorizedto resolvethelawsuitentitledDoraAlcarazv.CityofGlendale,LosAngeles SuperiorCourtCaseNo.24NNCV06540inexchangeforafullreleaseofall claimsintheamountof$77,500.
Moved:AsatryanSeconded:Brotman
VoteasFollows:
Ayes:Asatryan,Bartrosouf,Brotman,Kassakhian
Noes:None
Absent:Gharpetian
Abstain:None
c.CouncilmemberBartrosoufmovedthattheCouncilauthorizestheCity’s appealofthependingjudgmentoftheLosAngelesSuperiorCourtinthe mailerofHulu,LLCetal.v.CityofGlendale,L.A.S.C.CaseNo.
25NNCP00413,uponthecourt’sentryofjudgment.
Moved:BartrosoufSeconded:Brotman
VoteasFollows:
Ayes:Asatryan,Bartrosouf,Brotman,Kassakhian
Noes:None
Absent:Gharpetian
Abstain:None
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16. ADJOURNMENT— 8:00 PM
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Asatryan
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