Agenda packet, closed session — Glendale City Council, August 25, 2026

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GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor
Glendale, CA 91206
AUGUST 25, 2026
DISCUSSION OF COUNCILMEMBER FUTURE AGENDA AND CLOSED SESSION - 3:00 PM REGULAR AGENDA - 6:00 PM

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AUGUST 25, 2026
DISCUSSION OF COUNCILMEMBER FUTURE AGENDA AND CLOSED SESSION - 3:00 PM REGULAR BUISNESS AGENDA - 6:00 PM

ROLL CALL

1. DISCUSSION OF COUNCILMEMBER FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
– 1:00 PM (T o
Commence at 3:00 PM
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a.

Councilmember Bartrosouf’s Request to Agendize a Review of the City’s Budgeting Process to Consider Advanced Outreach, Participatory Budgeting and a Review of Budget Study Session Times

2. CLOSED SESSION
– 1:00 PM (T o Commence at 3:00 PM
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a.

Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation: Initiation of Litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: 1 potential case
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: Claim of American Family Connect Property and Casualty Insurance a/s/o Ziretsyan d.

Public Employee Appointment – Director of Community Development e.

Public Employee Performance Evaluation – City Manager and City Attorney f.

Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Altounian v. City of Glendale, L.A.S.C. Case No. 23GDCV02494

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 August 25, 2026 Regular Meeting of the Glendale City Council was Posted on August 20, 2026, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.

4. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
a.

Legislative Update by U.S. Representative Laura Friedman b.

Proclamation Declaring August 26 as Women’s Equality Day c.

Nominations for Appointment:
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Ani Garibyan, Transportation & Parking Commission (Seat 1 – Vacant) (Asatryan[A] /Bartrosouf[B]), 8/11/2026)

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City Clerk, re:

Minutes of the Special City Council Meetings of June 30, 2026, July 30, 2026, August 4, 2026 and the City Council Meetings of July 14, 2026, July 21, 2026, July 28, 2026 and August 11, 2026.
b.

Public Works, re: Adopt the Plans and Specification for the Downtown Glendale Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Curb Ramp Installation and Sidewalk Repair Project Phase 1

1. Resolution adopting the Plans and Specification for the Downtown Glendale ADA Curb Ramp Installation and Sidewalk Repair Project Phase 1, Specification No. 4015, and Plan No. 1-3140; and directing the City Clerk to Advertise for Bids c.

Public Works, re:

Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with ReCreate Waste Collaborative, LLC for the City’s SB 1383 Edible Food Recovery Program

1. Motion authorizing City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with ReCreate Waste Collaborative, LLC, extending the term of the agreement to June 30, 2029, increasing the total contract amount by $450,000 for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $599,415, and expanding the Scope of Work
d.

Public Works, re: Award of Construction Contract for the Fiscal Year 2026 Sewer Lining Project and On-Call Sewer and Storm Drain Lining Services

1. Motion to award a construction contract to Southwest Pipeline and Trenchless Corp. for three years for a not-to-exceed amount of $3,195,606, with an option to extend for an additional two-year period in an amount not-to-exceed $2,000,000; and authorizing the City Manager or a designee to execute the contract

2. Resolution of appropriation to appropriate Sewer Fund funds in the amount of $3,195,606 for the Fiscal Year 2026 Sewer Lining Project and On-Call Sewer and Storm Drain Lining Services
e.

Glendale Water and Power, re: Change Order No. 1 to Existing Contract with General Pump Company, Inc. for the Glendale High Recycled Water Booster Pump and Motor No. 2 Repair Projec

1. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Change Order No. 1 to the City’s existing contract (Contract No. 8003377) with General Pump Company, Inc. to extend the contract time to October 14, 2026, and increase the contract amount by $22,000, for a new contract amount of $111,550 plus the original ten percent (10%) contingency of $8,955

2. Resolution of Appropriation in the amount of $22,000 for Change Order No. 1 to the City’s existing contract with General Pump Company, Inc f.

Glendale Water and Power, re:

Execute a Professional Services Agreement with 1898
& Co. for the Geographic Information Systems Utility Network Conversion Project

1. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter and execute a professional services agreement with 1898 & Co. for the Geographic Information Systems Utility Network Conversion Project in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,297,453, and approving a ten percent (10%) contingency of $129,745 g.

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Police Department, re: Authorization to Accept Grant Funds in the amount of $21,829 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) 2025 Justice Assistance Grant Funds

1. Motion to Accept Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) 2025 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds and authorize the City Manager, or a designee, to execute the necessary agreements, certification, and other documents required to accept the Grant

2. Resolution of Appropriation for the FY2025 Local JAG Grant Program h.

City Attorney, re:

Cancellation of Regular Meeting of September 15, 2026

1. Motion Modifying City Council Regular Meeting Schedule for the 2026-27 Fiscal Year

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.

Glendale Water and Power, re: City Owned Solar Program – Brand Park Solar Photovoltaic System Project Contract Award

1. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to utilize the alternative project delivery method and execute an engineering procurement-construction (EPC) contract with Motive Energy Storage Systems, LLC, for the construction of the Brand Park Solar Photovoltaic Project for a not-to-exceed amount of $3,790,797, plus a 15% contingency of $568,620

11. HEARINGS
a.

Libraries, Arts, and Culture, re:

Amendments to Title 2 and Title 30 of the Glendale
Municipal Code, 1995 (Zoning Code), relating to Murals (Zoning Code Amendment Case No. PZC-0018-2026)

1. Introduction of Ordinance adding Chapter 30.38 to the Glendale Zoning Code (Title 30), entitled “Murals”, repealing section 30.33.230, and amending sections 2.12.030,

30.33.020, 30.40.010, 30.40.020, 30.41.050, 30.47.020, 30.47.030, 30.47.040,

30.47.050, 30.47.070, 30.47.075, 30.47.090, and 30.61.010 of the Glendale Municipal Code (GMC), 1995

12. REPORTS - INFORMATION

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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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Whereas, August 26th holds great historical significance as it marks the day in 1920 when the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution was certified, granting women the right to vote and a monumental step towards gender equality;

Whereas, Women's Equality Day serves as a poignant reminder of the continuing efforts toward gender equality and to eliminate discrimination and bias that women face in all facets of life; Whereas, the City of Glendale is committed to advancing women’s equality through its policies, programs, and partnerships, including its signing of the California Equal Pay Pledge on February 27, 2024, reaffirming its commitment to workplace equity and equal pay;
Whereas, the City of Glendale remains dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community in which all residents have meaningful opportunities to participate, contribute, and succeed, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, or background;
Whereas, the City of Glendale will host its annual Women’s Equality Day event in 2026 to bring the community together to inform, empower, celebrate, and support women and girls and to advance dialogue around the issues that affect their lives and opportunities;
Whereas, women have played an integral role in Glendale’s history and continued progress, making significant contributions to the City’s social, cultural, economic, civic, and political life and serving as leaders, innovators, advocates, educators, entrepreneurs, and community builders;
Whereas, the City of Glendale’s Commission on the Status of Women continues its important work to remain informed about current and emerging issues, policies, and legislation affecting the well-being and advancement of women and girls, with a focus on women in the workplace, women’s health and safety, women in the budget, women in the military and military families, and women in postsecondary education; and
Whereas, Women’s Equality Day provides an important opportunity for the City of Glendale to reflect on the progress achieved, recognize the women whose leadership and advocacy have advanced equality, and reaffirm its commitment to empowering women and girls and expanding opportunities for them to thrive in every facet of life; Now, therefore, I, Ardashes “Ardy” Khassakhian, Mayor of the City of Glendale, do hereby proclaim August 26, 2026 as
Women’s Equality Day
in the city of Glendale, California, and encourage all residents to celebrate the achievements of women, honor the progress made toward equality, and join in advancing a more equitable and inclusive future for women and girls.

Ardashes “Ardy” Kassakhian, Mayor
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M I N U T E S
SPECIAL MEETING: GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL

ORGANIZATION MEETING
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor
Glendale, CA 91206
JUNE 30, 2026
The Special Public Meeting of the Glendale City Council convened in the City Chambers, in said City, at 7:45 PM, on the above date, pursuant to a call for such meeting signed by the City Clerk of the City Council, and on file with the City Clerk, a copy of which is as follows:

June 25, 2026
Date

1. ROLL CALL – 7:45 PM

2. MAYOR'S WELCOME

3. REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA

4. COMMENTS BY OUTGOING COUNCILMEMBERS

5. NEW BUSINESS
a. City Clerk, re: Declaring the Result of the General Municipal Election of June 2, 2026

1. Resolution [26-88] Reciting the Fact of the General Municipal Election Held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, Declaring the Results and Such Other Matters as Provided by Law

6. OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY ELECTED CITY
OFFICERS: – 8:00 PM COUNCIL MEMBERS

CITY CLERK

CITY TREASURER

7. NEW COUNCIL IS SEATED

8. COMMENTS BY NEWLY-ELECTED OFFICIALS

9. ADJOURNMENT
Written Notice of said meeting was given, which Notice consisted of a copy of the foregoing Call, and was served on each Member of the Council not joining in the Call, and upon the in said City not less than 24 hours before the time fixed in said Call for said meeting, as follows:

Upon Elen Asatryan at 5:00 PM June 25, 2026 Glendale, CA Upon Dan Brotman at 5:00 PM June 25, 2026 Glendale, CA
Upon Vartan Gharpetian at 5:00 PM June 25, 2026 Glendale, CA Upon Ara Najarian at 5:00 PM June 25, 2026 Glendale, CA Upon Ardy Kassakhian at 5:00 PM June 25, 2026 Glendale, CA Mayor Kassakhian called the meeting to order at 7:45 PM. 13 of 196

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1. ROLL CALL – 7:45 PM
- All Present
- Report of the City Clerk of the City Council, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Special Public Meeting of the City Council was posted on June 25, 2026, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.

2. MAYOR'S WELCOME
Mayor Kassakhian congratulated the newly elected and reelected officials for City Council and welcomed outgoing Councilmember Najarian to give comments.

3. REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA

4. COMMENTS BY OUTGOING COUNCILMEMBERS
Outgoing Councilmember Najarian provided comments on his years as a Councilmember and advice for the new Council. He left the meeting at 8:07 PM.

5. NEW BUSINESS
a. City Clerk, re: Declaring the Result of the General Municipal Election of June 2, 2026
Presentation:

Dr. Suzie Abajian, City Clerk

1. Resolution [26-88] Reciting the Fact of the General Municipal Election Held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, Declaring the Results and Such Other Matters as Provided by Law
Moved: Gharpetian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:

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

Absent: Najarian
Abstain: None

6. OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY ELECTED CITY
Assistant City Clerk Aram Adjemian administered the oath of office to reelected City Clerk Dr. Suzie Abajian.

City Clerk Dr. Abajian administered the oath of office to reelected City Treasurer 14 of 196

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Rafi Manoukian, and reelected/newly elected Councilmembers Elen Asatryan, Dan Brotman, and Alek Bartrosouf.

7. NEW COUNCIL IS SEATED

8. COMMENTS BY NEWLY-ELECTED OFFICIALS
City Clerk Dr. Abajian congratulated her fellow elected officials, including the City Treasurer, City Councilmembers, and Glendale Community College (GCC) and Glendale Unified School District (GUSD) Board members. She thanked her family, friends, staff, and the Glendale community for their support.

City Treasurer Manoukian congratulated all the reelected and newly elected officials for the City Council, GCC and GUSD Boards, and City Clerk. He thanked all those that supported his campaign.

Councilmember Brotman thanked everyone who supported his campaign and stated his goals for the new Council term.

Councilmember Asatryan congratulated Councilmembers Brotman and Bartrosouf on their election victories. She stated guiding principles for her Council priorities for the new term, and thanked the people of Glendale, her family, and friends.

Councilmember Bartrosouf stated his gratitude to the voters of Glendale for their trust in him to serve on the Council. He thanked his family, campaign manager and volunteers. He shared his background and his hopes for his first term in office.

He congratulated fellow elected Councilmembers, the City Treasurer and the City Clerk on their election victories.

Councilmember Gharpetian and Mayor Kassakhian congratulated the reelected and newly elected Councilmembers, City Treasurer, City Clerk, GCC Trustees and GUSD Board members.

9. ADJOURNMENT – 8:56 PM
Moved: Bartrosouf Seconded: Asatryan
Mayor of the City of Glendale
City Clerk of the City of Glendale
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SPECIAL MEETING: GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor
Glendale, CA 91206
JULY 30, 2026
The Special Public Meeting of the Glendale City Council convened in the City Chambers, in said City, at 4:04 PM, on the above date, pursuant to a call for such meeting signed by the City Clerk of the City Council, and on file with the City Clerk, a copy of which is as follows:

July 29, 2026
Date
Written Notice of said meeting was given, which Notice consisted of a copy of the foregoing Call, and was served on each Member of the Council not joining in the Call, and upon the in said City not less than 24 hours before the time fixed in said Call for said meeting, as follows:

Upon Elen Asatryan at 11:00 AM July 29, 2026 Glendale, CA Upon Alek Bartrosouf at 11:00 AM July 29, 2026 Glendale, CA Upon Dan Brotman at 11:00 AM July 29, 2026 Glendale, CA Upon Vartan Gharpetian at 11:00 AM July 29, 2026 Glendale, CA Upon Ardy Kassakhian at 11:00 AM July 29, 2026 Glendale, CA Mayor Kassakhian called the meeting to order at 4:04 PM.

ROLL CALL – All Present
- 4:04 PM
- Report of the City Clerk of the City Council, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the Thursday, July 30, 2026 Special Public Meeting of the City Council was posted on July 29, 2026, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.

A SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING of the City Council is hereby called to meet at 4:00 PM on Thursday, July 30, 2026, in the Council Chamber, 613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor, Glendale, CA 91206 to consider the following item(s) of business, to wit;

1. Discussion and Direction to Staff to Prepare Necessary Legislation for Council Consideration to Call a Special Election for November 3, 2026 to Submit to the Voters a One-Quarter Percent (0.25%) Transaction and Use Tax Measure for Public Safety and City Services and Proposed Charter Amendments Pertaining to Civil Service, Fund Accounting, City Clerk/City Treasurer Term Limits and Compensation, and Miscellaneous Cleanup
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Staff Comments:

Michael Garcia, City Attorney
Tom Lorenz, Management Services
Presentation:

Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Jack Liang, Director, Finance Department
Public Speakers:

Denise Miller
Allan Durham
Council provided direction and called for a Special meeting.

ADJOURNMENT – 5:27 PM
Moved: Asatryan Second: Brotman
Mayor of the City of Glendale
City Clerk of the City of Glendale
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SPECIAL MEETING: GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor
Glendale, CA 91206
AUGUST 4, 2026
The Special Public Meeting of the Glendale City Council convened in the City Chambers, in said City, at 10:35 AM, on the above date, pursuant to a call for such meeting signed by the City Clerk of the City Council, and on file with the City Clerk, a copy of which is as follows:

August 3, 2026
Date
Written Notice of said meeting was given, which Notice consisted of a copy of the foregoing Call, and was served on each Member of the Council not joining in the Call, and upon the in said City not less than 24 hours before the time fixed in said Call for said meeting, as follows:

Upon Elen Asatryan at 10:00 AM August 3, 2026 Glendale, CA Upon Alek Bartrosouf at 10:00 AM August 3, 2026 Glendale, CA Upon Dan Brotman at 10:00 AM August 3, 2026 Glendale, CA Upon Vartan Gharpetian at 10:00 AM August 3, 2026 Glendale, CA Upon Ardy Kassakhian at 10:00 AM August 3, 2026 Glendale, CA Mayor Kassakhian called the meeting to order at 10:35 AM.

ROLL CALL – All Present
- 10:35 AM
- Report of the City Clerk of the City Council, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the Tuesday, August 4, 2026 Special Public Meeting of the City Council was posted on August 3, 2026 on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.

A SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING of the City Council is hereby called to meet at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, in the Council Chamber, 613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor, Glendale, CA 91206 to consider the following item(s) of business, to wit;

1. City Manager, re: Consideration for Declaration of Fiscal Emergency and Placement of a One-Quarter Percent (0.25%) Supplemental Transactions and Use Tax Measure for Public Safety and City Services, and Proposed Charter Amendments Pertaining to Civil Service, Fund Accounting, and Miscellaneous Cleanup 18 of 196

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Staff Comments:

Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Michael Garcia, City Attorney
Public Speakers:

Ejmin Hakobian
Mike Mohill
Allan Durham

1. Resolution Submitting to the Voters the Glendale Public Safety and Essential City Services Measure, an Ordinance of the City of Glendale to Adopt a Quarter Percent (0.25%) Supplemental Transactions and Use Tax, and Declaring a Fiscal Emergency with Respect Thereto
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Asatryan
Vote as Follows:

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

Absent: None
Abstain: None
As a Declaration of Fiscal Emergency requires a unanimous vote, the item failed.

2. Introduction of Ordinance Adopting a Supplemental Transactions and Use Tax to Be Administered by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration Subject to Adoption by the Electorate

3. Resolution Placing a Question on the Ballot Amending the Charter of the City of Glendale to Update its Civil Service Provisions

4. Resolution Placing a Question on the Ballot Amending the Charter of the City of Glendale to Modernize its Accounting Funds and Make Miscellaneous Cleanup Changes.

5. Resolution Calling and Giving Notice of the Holding of a Special Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, by Submitting to the Voters the Glendale Public Safety and Essential City Services Measure, an Ordinance of the City of Glendale to Adopt a One-quarter Percent Supplemental Transactions and Use Tax, and Amendments to the Glendale City Charter Pertaining to Updating its Civil Service Provisions, Modernizing its Accounting Funds, and Making Other Miscellaneous Changes; and Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to Consolidate the Special Election with the Statewide General Election to be Held on That Date Pursuant to § 10403 of the Elections Code; and Authorizing the City Clerk or Her Duly Authorized Officers and Agents to Carry Out All Necessary Procedures for Said Election Working With the County of Los Angeles 19 of 196

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6. Resolution Calling for Arguments For and Against the Glendale Public Safety and Essential City Services Measure and the Proposed Charter Amendments for the Ballot for the Special Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7. Resolution of Appropriation Approving $929,752.94 in Adjustments to the Adopted FY 2026-27 Budget
At this time, the Council decided not to vote on items 2 through 7.

Councilmember Asatryan stepped away at 11:05 AM and returned at 11:07 AM.

ADJOURNMENT – 11:30 AM
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
Mayor of the City of Glendale
City Clerk of the City of Glendale
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GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor Glendale, CA 91206
JULY 14, 2026
REVISED – ADDED ITEM: 2d and 4c
ROLL CALL – All Present

1. DISCUSSION OF COUNCILMEMBER FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS

2. CLOSED SESSION – 4:42PM
a. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation: Initiation of Litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: 1 potential case
b. Public Employment – Attorneys
c. 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
d. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Claim of Dillin, Claim No. 26-0280
City Attorney Michael Garcia stated that Council anticipated reporting out on item 2b. Council recessed to Closed Session at 4:43 PM.

3. REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA – 6:05 PM
Roll Call – All Present (Councilmember Gharpetian arrived at 6:19 PM after roll call) a. Flag Salute: Mayor Kassakhian
b. Invocation: Chaplain James Rohrig, Glendale Fire Department c. Report of the City Clerk, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the July 14, 2026 Regular Meeting of the Glendale City Council was Posted on July 8, 2026, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.

4. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
a. Proclamation Designating July 2026 as Parks Make Life Better Month Accepted by Sevag Garabetian, Community Services Manager, Community Services & Parks Department, and staff.
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b. Boards & Commissions - Board Panels 2026 – Appointment Status Staff Comments:

Michael Garcia, City Attorney
Arts & Culture Commission
• (Asatryan[A]/Brotman[B]): Vacant
• (Brotman[A]/Gharpetian[B]): Vacant (Arlene Vidor termed out) • (Bartrosouf[A]/Asatryan[B]): Reappointment Eligible – Inessa Kasumyan
Audit Committee
• (Asatryan[A]/Gharpetian[B]): Reappointment Eligible – Hakop Jack Mavyan
• (Brotman[A]/Kassakhian[B]): Vacant (Alex Parajon termed out) • (Bartrosouf[A]/Brotman[B]): Reappointment Eligible – Zareh David Davidian
Building & Fire Board of Appeals
• (Asatryan[A]/Kassakhian[B]): Vacant
• (Brotman[A]/Bartrosouf[B]): Reappointment Eligible - Robert Badmagharian
• (Bartrosouf[A]/Gharpetian[B]): Vacant
Commission on the Status of Women
• (Asatryan[A]/Bartrosouf[B]): Vacant (Diane Lambillotte termed out) • (Brotman[A]/Asatryan[B]): Vacant
• (Bartrosouf[A]/Kassakhian[B]): Vacant (Seda Khojayan termed out) CDBG – Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee • (Asatryan[A]/Brotman[B]): Reappointment Eligible – Marina Manoukian
• (Brotman[A]/Gharpetian[B]): Reappointment Eligible – Lea Awni • (Bartrosouf[A]/Asatryan[B]): Vacant (Ronnie Gharibian termed out) Design Review Board (Must include one licensed architect) • (Asatryan[A]/Gharpetian[B]): Reappointment Eligible – Joseph Kaskanian
• (Brotman[A]/Kassakhian[B]): Reappointment Eligible – Danielle Lockareff
• (Kassakhian[A]/Asatryan[B]): Vacant
• (Bartrosouf[A]/Brotman[B]): Reappointment Eligible – Christopher Welch
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Glendale Water & Power Commission
• (Asatryan[A]/Kassakhian[B]): Reappointment Eligible – Zanku Armenian
• (Brotman[A]/Bartrosouf[B]): Reappointment Eligible – Alex Fay • (Bartrosouf[A]/Gharpetian[B]): Reappointment Eligible – Hrand Avanessian
Historic Preservation Commission
• (Asatryan[A]/Bartrosouf[B]): Reappointment Eligible – Kevork Bartanian
• (Brotman[A]/Asatryan[B]): Reappointment Eligible – Jeffrey Head • (Bartrosouf[A]/Kassakhian[B]): Reappointment Eligible – Lisa Cusack
Parks, Recreation & Community Services Commission
• (Asatryan[A]/Brotman[B]): Vacant
• (Brotman[A]/Gharpetian[B]): Reappointment Eligible – Annet Arakelian
• (Bartrosouf[A]/Asatryan[B]): Reappointment Eligible – Lilit Rosotomyan
Planning Commission
• (Asatryan[A]/Gharpetian[B]): Reappointment Eligible – Edik Minassian
• (Brotman[A]/Kassakhian[B]): Reappointment Eligible – Edith Fuentes
• (Bartrosouf[A]/Brotman[B]): Vacant (Stefen Chraghchian termed out)
Sustainability Commission
• (Asatryan[A]/Kassakhian[B]): Reappointment Eligible – Rondi Werner
• (Brotman[A]/Bartrosouf[B]): Reappointment Eligible – Jennifer Pinkerton
• (Bartrosouf[A]/Gharpetian[B]): Vacant
Transportation & Parking Commission
• (Asatryan[A]/Bartrosouf[B]): Vacant
• (Brotman[A]/Asatryan[B]): Vacant
• (Bartrosouf[A]/Kassakhian[B]): Reappointment Eligible – Shana Bonstin
Civil Service Commission
• (Gharpetian): Vacant (as of July 8, 2026)
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Councilmember Asatryan shared the following Boards and Commissions appointment nominations from her panels: Ani Nazaryan
(Asatryan[A]/Bartrosouf[B]) and Tasha Jenkins (Brotman[A]/Asatryan[B]) – Commission on the Status of Women; and reappointment nominations from her panels: Marina Manoukian (Asatryan[A]/Brotman[B]) – CDBG Advisory Committee; Jeffrey Head (Brotman[A]/Asatryan[B]) – Historic Preservation Committee.
c. Nomination and Appointment of an Individual to Fill A Vacancy on the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority
Staff Comments:

Michael Garcia, City Attorney
Councilmember Asatryan nominated Councilmember Brotman.

Vote as Follows:

Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Bartrosouf, Kassakhian
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: Gharpetian

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. Police Department, re: Authorization to Accept Grant Funds in the amount of
$54,450 from Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program, for digital forensics software licensing for the Verdugo Regional Crime Laboratory

1. Motion authorizing acceptance of the 2025 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant and authorizing the City Manager, or a designee, to execute the necessary agreements, certification, and other documents required to accept the Grant

2. Resolution [26-89] of Appropriation to appropriate $54,450 in 2025 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant funds Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Bartrosouf
Vote as Follows:
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Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Bartrosouf, Kassakhian Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None
b. Public Works, re: Adopt the Specification for the Glendale Fire Stations Roll-up Door Replacement Project, Specification No. 4053

1. Resolution [26-90] adopting Specification No. 4053 for the Glendale Fire Stations Roll-up Door Replacement Project and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Bartrosouf
Vote as Follows:

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

Absent: None
Abstain: None
c. Police Department, re: State of California, Department of California Highway Patrol (CHP), Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program, Request for Authorization to Accept Grant Funds to be used to reduce and mitigate the impacts of impaired driving in local communities Staff Comments:

Robert William, Chief, Glendale Police Department
Bryan Duncan, Sergeant, Glendale Police Department

1. Motion to accept grant funds in the amount of $476,323 and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute an agreement with the State of California – Department of California Highway Patrol for the award of funds under the California Highway Patrol (CHP), Cannabis Tax Fund Law Enforcement Grant Program
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:

Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Bartrosouf, Kassakhian
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: Gharpetian
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d. Community Services and Parks, re: Approval to submit Climate Bond Grant Funds Application Under the Urban Greening Grant Program for Cerritos Park Renovation Project

1. Resolution [26-91] approving the submission of a grant application to the California Natural Resources Agency for Climate Bond Grant Funds under the Urban Greening Grant Program, in the amount of $2.2 million, for the Cerritos Park Renovation Project (“Project”); and authorizing the City Manager, or a designee, to conduct all negotiations, sign and submit all documents, including, but not limited to, applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary to complete of the Project
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Bartrosouf
Vote as Follows:

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

Absent: None
Abstain: None
e. Community Services and Parks, re: Placement of a
Commemorative Plaque at Catalina Verdugo Adobe in Honor of Historical Figure Don José María Verdugo

1. Motion authorizing the placement of a commemorative bronze plaque at Catalina Verdugo Adobe, in honor of historical figure Don José María Verdugo
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Bartrosouf
Vote as Follows:

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

Absent: None
Abstain: None
f. Police Department, re: The County of Los Angeles Real Estate Fraud Prosecution Trust Fund, Request for Authorization to Accept Grant Funds to be used for the purpose of prosecution and/or
investigation of real estate fraud

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2. Resolution [26-92] of Appropriation
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Bartrosouf
Vote as Follows:

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

Absent: None
Abstain: None

6. CITY COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS (Including reports from
conferences and regional meetings)
Councilmember Brotman welcomed Councilmember Bartrosouf. He spoke about Glendale Water & Power’s clean energy strategy and an immediate funding opportunity through a California Energy Commission grant called the Distributed Electricity Backup Assets Program (DEBA). He formally requested a GWP report back with ideas, opportunities, and/or existing plans in four areas: developing a virtual power plant strategy, offering power purchase agreements for solar installations at commercial and industrial sites, expanding time-of-use rates, and creating an effective program to incentivize residents and businesses to reduce energy usage during peak periods.

City Manager Golanian stated that these items would be listed individually for consideration on next week’s agenda.

Councilmember Brotman attended a meeting of the San Fernando Valley Council of Governments (SFVCOG), where Councilmember Bartrosouf was appointed to represent the SFVCOG on the Southern California Association of Governments’ Transportation Committee. He asked that a future new business agenda item include appointments to represent Glendale at the SGVCOG. He also expressed concerns regarding potential privacy and civil liberties issues related to FLOCK cameras and speed cameras.

Councilmember Gharpetian attended the Independent Cities Association (ICA) summer seminar. He shared discussions that took place on proposed new legislation that could require municipalities to transition to district-based elections, development on commercial sites, and state mandates diminishing local control.

He spoke about a presentation by U.S. Army Ranger veteran Kenny Thomas of the Black Hawk Down mission.

Councilmember Bartrosouf spoke about his commitment to making Glendale’s streets safer through policy, enforcement, and engineering improvements. He also reminded residents about the City’s four cooling centers and noted that GWP offers free home energy audits.
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Councilmember Asatryan attended the ICA seminar and was reelected to the Board as the Executive Secretary. She said the ICA is planning webinars focused on safe streets and cybersecurity, and encouraged anyone with state bills of interest to share them so they can be added to the ICA’s legislative tracking list.

Mayor Kassakhian congratulated Glendale Unified School Board members taking the oath of office today, and the reelected/newly elected Glendale Community College Board of Trustees members, and recognized the outgoing members from both boards. He shared that the Brand Summer Music Series is held every Friday through August 28, 2026, at 7:00 PM on the lawn behind Brand Library. He promoted the Free Summer of Soccer event on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 PM at Artsakh Paseo, followed by the 31st Annual Glendale Cruise Night at 5:30 PM on Brand Boulevard in celebration of Glendale’s 120th anniversary. He also congratulated Santa Clarita Councilmember Jason Gibbs on his election to the Metro Board, replacing former Glendale Councilmember Ara Najarian. Mayor Kassakhian extended thoughts and prayers to the families of the earthquake victims in Venezuela.

City Manager Golanian shared updates on organizing World Cup public viewings and noted that LOOK Cinemas on Artsakh Street is already hosting a viewing. He also announced the locations of the City’s cooling centers, which are open from July 14 through July 17 at the Adult Recreation Center, Pacific Park Community Center, Maple Park Community Center, and Sparr Heights Community Center.

Councilmember Asatryan added that several City parks remain open until 10:00 PM during the summer to provide residents with additional places to stay cool during periods of extreme heat.

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.

Tony Passarella
Dr. Be
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Allen Dish
Kate Unger
Ramy
Andranik
Matthew Niemiec
Valentine Paul
Councilmember Brotman stepped away at 7:23 PM and returned at 7:26 PM.

Councilmember Asatryan stepped away at 7:24 PM and returned at 7:30 PM.

Councilmember Gharpetian stepped away at 7:28 and returned at 7:30 PM.

9. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES

10. ACTION ITEMS
a. Public Works, re: Potential Regulations for Personal Delivery Devices (PDDs) Operating Within the Public Right-of-Way (MOVED FROM JUNE 23, 2026)
Staff Comments:

Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Michael Garcia, City Attorney
Aaron Israel, Assistant City Attorney
John Takhtalian, Assistant City Manager
Daniel Hernandez, Director, Public Works Department
Presentation:

Petra Beglarian, Public Works Manager, Public Works Department Public Speakers:

Michael Chico
Allen Dish
Kelly Jones
Kevin Bai
Laura Dunca
Malcolm Johnson
Allan Durham
Brian Stedge-Stroud

1. Introduction of Urgency Ordinance enacting a moratorium on the deployment and operation of PDDs on public rights-of-way; Introduced by Mayor Kassakhian on July 14, 2026.

2. Motion providing direction regarding establishment of regulations for operation of PDDs on public right-of-way
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Moved: Brotman Seconded: Asatryan
Vote as Follows:

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

Absent: None
Abstain: None
b. Public Works, re: Beeline Comprehensive Operational Analysis and Integration Study Final Report and Recommendations
(MOVED FROM 6/30/2026)
Staff Comments:

Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Daniel Hernandez, Director, Public Works Department
Presentation:

Dan Boyle, President, Dan Boyle & Associates
Steve Mateer, Deputy Director, Public Works Department
Public Speakers:

Allen Dish
Tamar Movsesyan
Mike Borisov
Fernando Roldan

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
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Bartrosouf
Vote as Follows:

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

Absent: None
Abstain: None

11. HEARINGS

12. REPORTS - INFORMATION

13. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
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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.

Fernando Roldan

15. NEW BUSINESS

16. ADJOURNMENT – 10:16 PM
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
Mayor of the City of Glendale
City Clerk of the City of Glendale
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GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL

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

1. DISCUSSION OF COUNCILMEMBER FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS – 4:12 PM
Staff Comments:

Scott Mellon, General Manager, Glendale Water & Power
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Public Speaker:

Kate Unger
a. Councilmember Brotman’s Request for a Report from Glendale Water & Power on a Clean Energy Strategy that Addresses a Virtual Power Plant, a Power Purchase Agreement program, Time of Use Rates design and implementation, and a Demand Response program
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Bartrosouf
Vote as Follows:

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

Absent: None
Abstain: None

2. CLOSED SESSION – 4:33 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. Public Employment – Attorneys
c. 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
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City Attorney Michael Garcia stated Council anticipates reporting out on one case under item 2a and on item 2b.

3. REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA – 6:13 PM
Roll Call – All Present
a. Flag Salute: Mayor Kassakhian
b. Invocation: Mark Witas, Director of Mission and Spiritual Care, Adventist Health
c. Report of the City Clerk, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the July 21, 2026 Regular Meeting of the Glendale City Council was Posted on July 15, 2026, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.

4. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
a. Incoming Poet Laureate Tina Demerdijian
Remarks by Outgoing Poet Laureate Raffi Joe Wartanian and Incoming Poet Laureate Tina Demerdijian.
b. Nominations for Appointment
• Ani Nazaryan, Commission on the Status of Women (Seat 1 – Replacing Lambillotte) (Asatryan[A]/Bartrosouf[B]),
7/14/2026)
• Tasha Jenkins, Commission on the Status of Women
(Seat 2 – Vacant) (Brotman[A]/Asatryan[B]), 7/14/2026)
Thanked the Council in person for this appointment.
• Marina Manoukian, CDBG-Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee (Seat 1 – Reappointment of Manoukian) (Asatryan[A] /(Brotman[B]), 7/14/2026)
• Jeffrey Head, Historic Preservation Commission (Seat 2 – Reappointment of Head) (Brotman[A] /Asatryan[B]), 7/14/2026) Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Bartrosouf
Vote as Follows:

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

Absent: None
Abstain: None

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a. City Clerk, re: Minutes of the Special City Council Meetings of June 9, 2026, and June 23, 2026
b. Glendale Water and Power, re: Contract Award to Williams Pipeline Contractors, Inc. for Capital Improvement Project No. 26-01-Sparr Heights Large Valve Replacement Project

1. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter and execute a contract with Williams Pipeline Contractors, Inc. of Mission Hills, California, Capital Improvement Project No. 26-01-Sparr Heights Large Valve Replacement Project, Specification No. 4045, for a total amount of $443,000 plus a ten (10%) percent contingency of $44,300 c. City Clerk, re: Award of Contract for FY 2026-2027 Legal Advertising for the City of Glendale

1. Motion Awarding a Contract to Civic News Group, Inc., sole responsible bidder, Specification No. 4054
a. City Attorney, re: Cancellation of August 4, 2026 Regular Meeting

1. Motion Modifying City Council Regular Meeting Schedule for the 2026- 27 Fiscal Year
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:

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

Absent: None
Abstain: None

6. CITY COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS (Including reports from
conferences and regional meetings)
Councilmember Brotman shared the following Board and Commission reappointment nominations from his panels: Edith Fuentes – Planning Commission; Danielle Lockareff and Chris Welch – Design Review Board; Alex Fay – Glendale Water & Power Commission; Jennifer Pinkerton – Sustainability Commission; Annet Arakelian – Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission; and Lea Awni – CDBG Advisory Committee.

Councilmember Gharpetian thanked everyone involved in organizing Glendale Cruise Night. He also thanked City Management and the Public Works Department for the improvements at the corner of Wabasso Way and Verdugo Road.

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Fest, and asked that staff revisit her request to have an early discussion on opportunities the Olympics could bring to the City. Councilmember Asatryan shared the following Board and Commission reappointment nomination from her panel: Zanku Armenian – GWP Commission.

Councilmember Bartrosouf praised everyone involved in the World Cup watch party and Cruise Night. He noted the lack of shade along Artsakh and that planting shade trees would be a low-cost, high-impact improvement. He highlighted that the Alex Theatre will be showing The Odyssey. He shared that a public meeting on traffic safety improvements for the Chevy Chase Canyon corridor will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2026.

Mayor Kassakhian congratulated the Alex Theatre on its recent improvements and upgrades, and noted that the upcoming showing of The Odyssey is the Theatre’s first screening of a major movie opening since 1991. He thanked all staff involved with Cruise Night. He shared several upcoming events. The Brand Summer Music Series is held every Friday through August 28 at 7:00 PM on the lawn behind Brand Library. A community open house on the Chevy Chase traffic calming study will be held on July 25 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Chevy Chase Library. The next Classic Films Under the Stars screening will be held on July 25 on the Doctors House lawn at Brand Park. The swearing-in ceremony for new Police Chief Robert William will take place on July 23 at 10:00 AM outside the Police Community Room. Mayor Kassakhian also reiterated new SB 707- related changes to make Council meetings more accessible. He discussed charter reforms and proposed changes for the upcoming ballot, and formally requested that a sales tax measure be agendized for future discussion.

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

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.

Stephanie Landregan
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Staff Comments:

Roubik Golanian, City Manager

9. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES

10. ACTION ITEMS
a. City Attorney, re: Charter Review – Placement of a Measure or Measures on the Ballot to Amend the City Charter to Modernize the Civil Service System, Update the Charter’s Fund Accounting Provisions, and Provide for Miscellaneous Charter Cleanup; Update on Charter Review Committee Activity
Staff Comments:

Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Paula Adams, Chief Human Resources Officer
John Takhtalian, Assistant City Manager
Jack Liang, Director, Finance Department
Presentation:

Michael Garcia, City Attorney

1. Resolution of the Council Authorizing Placing on the Ballot Two Questions of Amending the City Charter Pertaining to the Civil Service System, the Charter’s Fund Accounting Provisions and Miscellaneous Provisions

2. Resolution of the Council Authorizing Placing on the Ballot the Question of Amending the City Charter Pertaining to the Civil Service System, the Charter’s Fund Accounting Provisions and Miscellaneous Provisions

3. Resolution Calling and Giving Notice of the Holding of a Special Municipal Election to be Held on November 3, 2026; and Asking the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to Consolidate the Special Election with the Statewide General Election; and Authorize the City Clerk and her Duly Authorized Officers and Agents to Carry out all Necessary Procedures for Said Election Working with the County of Los Angeles

4. Resolution Calling for Arguments For and Against the Ballot Measures

5. Resolution of Appropriation
Council provided direction but did not vote on these items, which will come back for consideration at the next Council meeting.

11. HEARINGS
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12. REPORTS - INFORMATION

13. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

Valerie Schultz
Shane Lee
Fernando Roldan

15. NEW BUSINESS
a.Councilmember Gharpetian moved that the City Attorney be and hereby is authorized to initiate a legal action in Los Angeles Superior Court. The names of the defendants and other particulars shall be disclosable upon the filing and service of said action upon the defendant. The City Attorney is further authorized to incur any and all expenses necessary in connection with said matter.

Moved: Gharpetian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:

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

Absent: None
Abstain: None
b.Councilmember Brotman moved that the City Attorney be and hereby is authorized to enter into and execute a Legal Services Agreement with the law firm of Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud and Romo to represent the City in a matter. The Legal Services Agreement shall, in addition to other provisions, contain a budget and fee cap for the handling of said matter.

Moved: Brotman Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows:

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

Absent: None
Abstain: None
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c.Councilmember Asatryan moved that the City Attorney be and hereby is authorized to enter into and execute a Legal Services Agreement with the law firm Jones Hall to advise and represent the City’s interests in a matter and the City Attorney is authorized to incur all necessary expenses in connection therewith. The agreement shall, in addition to other provisions, contain a fee cap for the provision of said services.

Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:

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

Absent: None
Abstain: None

16. ADJOURNMENT – 8:31 PM
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Gharpetian
Mayor of the City of Glendale
City Clerk of the City of Glendale
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GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor Glendale, CA 91206
JULY 28, 2026
ROLL CALL – All Present

1. DISCUSSION OF COUNCILMEMBER FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS – 6:04 PM
a. Mayor Kassakhian’s Request for Consideration of Placing a Measure on the Ballot of the November 3, 2026 Election for Voter Approval of a Quarter-Cent Sales Tax
This item was moved to be discussed after item 10b.

2. CLOSED SESSION

3. REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA – 6:04 PM
Roll Call – All Present
a. Flag Salute: Mayor Kassakhian
b. Invocation: Deacon Ron Baker, Holy Family Catholic Church c. Report of the City Clerk, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the July 28, 2026 Regular Meeting of the Glendale City Council was Posted on July 23, 2026, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.

4. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
a. Korean Comfort Women Day Proclamation
Accepted by representatives of the Korea Glendale Sister City Association (KGSCA); CARE; Hwarang Youth Foundation; Korean American Federation of NLA (KAFNLA); and Culture Nomad
b. Nominations for Appointment:
Edith Fuentes, Planning Commission (Seat 2 – Reappointment of Fuentes) (Brotman[A] /Kassakhian[B]), 7/21/2026)
Danielle Lockareff, Design Review Board (Seat 2 –
Reappointment of Lockareff) (Brotman[A] /(Kassakhian[B]), 7/21/2026)
Alex Fay, Glendale Water & Power Commission (Seat 2 –
Reappointment of Fay) (Brotman[A] /Bartrosouf[B]), 7/21/2026) Chris Welch, Design Review Board (Seat 5 – Reappointment of Welch) (Bartrosouf[A]/Brotman[B]), 7/21/2026)
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Jennifer Pinkerton, Sustainability Commission (Seat 2 – Reappointment of Pinkerton) (Brotman[A]/Bartrosouf[B]), 7/21/2026)
Annet Arakelian, Parks, Recreation & Community Services Commission (Seat 2 – Reappointment of Arakelian) (Brotman[A] /(Gharpetian[B]), 7/21/2026)
Lea Awni, CDBG-Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee (Seat 2 – Reappointment of Awni) (Brotman[A]
/Gharpetian[B]), 7/21/2026)
Zanku Armenian, Glendale Water & Power Commission (Seat 1 – Reappointment of Armenian) (Asatryan[A]/Kassakhian[B]), 7/21/2026)
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Bartrosouf
Vote as Follows:

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

Absent: None
Abstain: None

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

Absent: None
Abstain: None
b. Fire Department, re: Agreement with Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner for weed abatement services

1. Resolution [26-93] confirming weed abatement charges Moved: Brotman Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows:
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Ayes: Asatryan, Bartrosouf, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None
c. Public Works, re: Contract Amendments for Building
Maintenance and Repair Services at Various City Facilities Contract
Staff Comments:

Roubik Golanian, City Manager

1. Motion to reject all bids for Citywide Maintenance and Repair of Emergency Power Generators Services, Specification No. 4037, and authorize the execution of an amendment to Contract No. 8001441 with Global Power Group, Inc. for citywide maintenance and repair of emergency power generators services, increasing the contract amount by $250,000 and extending the contract term for one additional year to provide continued generator maintenance, repair, testing, and related services

2. Motion to reject all bids for Citywide Maintenance and Repairs of HVAC Systems, Specification No. 4036, and authorize the execution of an amendment to Contract No. 8001439 with ACCO Engineered Systems for citywide maintenance and repairs of HVAC systems services, increasing the contract amount by $800,000 to provide continued HVAC maintenance, repair, and related services for an additional one-year term
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows:

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

Absent: None
Abstain: None
d. Community Services and Parks, re: Memorandum of Understanding between the Verdugo Workforce Development Board and required local workforce partners in compliance with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 (WIOA)

1. Motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Verdugo Workforce Development Board and the required local workforce partners in compliance with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 (WIOA); and authorize the Mayor to sign the 41 of 196

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MOU, and all later amendments
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows:

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

Absent: None
Abstain: None

6. CITY COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS (Including reports from
conferences and regional meetings)
Councilmember Gharpetian attended the Filipino American Friendship Day Celebration, organized by the Filipino American Business Association, as well as the 15th Annual Korean Comfort Women Day Commemoration. He recognized Glendale Water & Power for effectively managing the increased workload during the recent heat wave and for maintaining reliable service without any power outages. He announced a Public Works community meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM, which can be attended in-person in the Council Chambers or viewed online via YouTube, to discuss sewer and street improvements on the streets adjacent to South Verdugo.

Councilmember Asatryan announced the grand opening of the newly renovated Mayor’s Bicentennial Park Playground, which features Glendale’s first owl play structure along with inclusive play design. The grand opening is scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 11:00 AM at 1987 Loma Vista Drive.

Councilmember Brotman announced a community outreach pop-up for residents of the Pelanconi neighborhood on Thursday, July 30, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The event will be held at the intersection of Kellogg Avenue and Pelanconi Avenue and will focus on neighborhood safety improvements.

Councilmember Bartrosouf shared the Brand Summer Music Series is held every Friday through August 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM on the lawn behind Brand Library. He attended the new art exhibit, Recoding the Codex, at ReflectSpace at Glendale Central Library which opened on July 25, 2026. Councilmember Bartrosouf shared the following Board and Commission appointment nomination from one of his panels: Mahan Hajianpour – Planning Commission.

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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.

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.

Colin Campbell
Beth Brooks
Tony Passarella
Ceda Bandari
Rafi Manoukian

9. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES

10. ACTION ITEMS
a. Management Services, re: Appointment of Glendale members to the San Fernando Valley Council of Governments (SFVCOG), Arroyo Verdugo Cities Joint Powers Authority (AVCJPA) and the Burbank- Glendale-Pasadena Regional Housing Trust (BGPRHT)
Staff Comments:

Roubik Golanian, City Manager

1. Motion appointing a member and an alternate to the San Fernando Valley Council of Governments;
Councilmember Brotman moved that Councilmember Bartrosouf be appointed as primary member and Councilmember Gharpetian as the alternate member.

Moved: Brotman Seconded: Asatryan
Vote as Follows:

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

Absent: None
Abstain: None
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2. Motion appointing a member and an alternate to the Arroyo Verdugo Cities Joint Powers Authority (AVCJPA); and
Councilmember Brotman moved that Councilmember Bartrosouf be appointed as primary member and Councilmember Gharpetian as the alternate member.

Moved: Brotman Seconded: Asatryan
Vote as Follows:

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

Absent: None
Abstain: None

3. Motion appointing a member and an alternate to the Burbank- Glendale-Pasadena Regional Housing Trust (BGPRHT)
With no objection, this item will be discussed at a further date.

Councilmember Gharpetian stepped away at 7:01 PM and returned at 7:03 PM.
b. City Attorney, re: Charter Review – Placement of Measures on the Ballot to Amend the City Charter to Modernize the Civil Service System, Update the Charter’s Fund Accounting Provisions, Provide for Prospective Term Limits for City Clerk and City Treasurer, Address Changes in Compensation for City Clerk and City Treasurer, and Provide for Miscellaneous Charter Cleanup
Staff Comments:

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

Michael Garcia, City Attorney

1. Resolution of the Council Authorizing Placing on the Ballot Three Questions of Amending the City Charter Pertaining to the Civil Service System, Compensation and Term Limits of the City Clerk and City Treasurer, the Charter’s Fund Accounting Provisions and Miscellaneous Provisions

2. Resolution of the Council Authorizing Placing on the Ballot Four Questions of Amending the City Charter Pertaining to the Civil Service System, Department Heads in Civil Service, Compensation and Term Limits of the City Clerk and City Treasurer, the Charter’s Fund 44 of 196

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Accounting Provisions and Miscellaneous Provisions

4. Resolution Calling for Arguments For and Against the Ballot Measures

5. Resolution of Appropriation Option 1, For Three Ballot Questions Related to Proposed Charter Amendments to be Included in the Statewide General Election on November 3, 2026

6. Resolution of Appropriation Option 2, For Four Ballot Questions Related to Proposed Charter Amendments to be Included in the Statewide General Election on November 3, 2026
Council provided direction and called for a Special Meeting to discuss these items, a declaration of a fiscal emergency, and a sales-tax ballot measure.

Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:

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

Absent: None
Abstain: None
Item 1a was read into the record.

Councilmember Asatryan stepped away at 7:06 PM and returned during the presentation.

Councilmember Gharpetian stepped away at 7:23 PM and returned at 7:25 PM.

11. HEARINGS

12. REPORTS - INFORMATION

13. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

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Councilmember Asatryan left the meeting at 8:18 PM.

15. NEW BUSINESS

16. ADJOURNMENT – 8:20 PM
Moved: Gharpetian Seconded: Brotman
Mayor of the City of Glendale
City Clerk of the City of Glendale
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GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor Glendale, CA 91206
AUGUST 11, 2026
Revised Item 2A
ROLL CALL – Absent: Gharpetian

1. 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 (Seat 5 –
Replacing Chraghchian) (Bartrosouf[A] /Brotman[B]),
7/28/2026)
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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.
a. City Clerk, re: Minutes of the Joint City Council and Housing Authority Meetings of June 9, 2026 and June 23, 2026 and Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 30, 2026
b. Community Services and Parks, re: Acceptance of $10,000 in Meals on Wheels America, Meeting Unmet Need Acceleration, Gift Distribution for Elderly Nutrition Program Home Delivered Meals

1. Motion to accept $10,000 in Meals on Wheels America Meeting Unmet Need Acceleration Gift Distribution funding for FY 2026-27; and authorize the City Manager or a designee to execute all agreements, certifications, and documents necessary to accept and implement funding

2. Resolution [26-94] of Appropriation to appropriate Meals on Wheels America Meeting Unmet Need Acceleration Gift Distribution funding in the amount of $10,000 for the Elderly Nutrition Program c. Glendale Water and Power, re: Amendments to Existing Two Owner’s Engineer (OE) Professional Services Agreements (PSA) Supporting the Scholl Canyon Biogas Renewable Generation Project (Scholl Biogas Project)
Staff Comments:

Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Scott Mellon, General Manager, Glendale Water & Power
Public Speakers:

Ejmin Hakobian

1. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 2 to the City’s existing PSA, Contract No. 8001327, with TRC Engineers, Inc. (TRC), to increase the contract amount by $250,000 to a new not-to-exceed amount of
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consulting services, and extending the PSA Term beyond the currently authorized contract expiration date of July 28, 2027, and until the final completion of the Scholl Biogas Project

2. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 4 to the City’s existing PSA, Contract No. 8001391, with Worley Group, Inc. (Worley), to increase the contract amount by $2,000,000 for a new not-to-exceed amount of
$6,000,000, for continued owner’s engineer’s services, and extending the PSA Term beyond the currently authorized contract expiration date of September 19, 2027, and until the final completion of the Scholl Biogas Project
d. Glendale Water and Power, re: Award of contract to Las Colinas Engineering dba Las Colinas Electrical to Furnish Materials, Equipment, and Labor for the Glendale Water & Power (GWP) Substation Battery, Charger, and Rack System Replacement Project

1. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into and execute an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract with Las Colinas Engineering dba Las Colinas Electrical to furnish materials, equipment, and labor for GWP’s Substation Battery, Charger, and Rack System Replacement Project (RFP No. 3998), in the amount of $962,961 with a ten percent (10%) contingency of $96,296

2. Resolution [26-95] of Appropriation
e. Community Services and Parks, re: Appropriation of Community Impact Arts Grant (CIAG) Program Funds for a One-Night-Only 2026 Summer Concert in the Park

1. Motion accepting Community Impact Arts Grant (CIAG) program funds in the amount
of $6,200 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; and authorizing the City Manager or a designee to execute all agreements, certifications, and documents necessary to accept and implement the funds

2. Resolution [26-96] 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
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6. CITY COUNCIL/STAFF 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.

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where the community can come and play chess with the grandmasters. Mayor Kassakhian noted that staff has been working on this suggestion.

Councilmember Asatryan stepped away at 6:36 and returned at 6:42 PM.

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.

Tony Passarella
Herbert Molano
Ejmin Hakobian
John Madden
Ramy
Anonymous
Staff Comments:

Michael Garcia, City Attorney
Roubik Golanian, City Manager

9. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES

10. ACTION ITEMS
a. Public Works, re: Approval of Amendment to Design Build of the Fire Systems Improvements at Various City Facilities Project, Approve Amendment to Design-Build Agreement
Staff Comments:

Roubik Golanian, City Manager

1. Resolution [26-97] dispensing with competitive bidding, incorporating additional project scope, and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an amendment to
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design-build agreement No. 8003204 with Glendale Fire Systems, Inc. (GFS), increasing the agreement amount by $98,453, and approving an additional 10% contingency of $9,845

2. Resolution [26-98] of appropriation to appropriate funds for the Fire Systems Improvements at Various City Facilities Project Moved: Brotman Seconded: Bartrosouf
Vote as Follows:

Ayes: Asatryan, Bartrosouf, Brotman, Kassakhian
Noes: None

Absent: Gharpetian
Abstain: None

11. HEARINGS
a. Community Development, re: 228 Spencer Street:

Consideration of Glendale Register Nomination and Request for a Mills Act Historic Property Contract
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
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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 [26-100] 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

2. Motion to deny the request of the property owner to designate the residential property at 1524 Ridgeview Drive as a historic resource in the Glendale Register of Historic Resources
Council did not vote on this motion.

Councilmember Asatryan stepped away at 7:28 PM and returned at 7:33 PM.

12. REPORTS - INFORMATION

13. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
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Beth Brooks
Fernando Roldan

15. NEW BUSINESS
a.Councilmember Brotman moved that the City Attorney is authorized to initiate a legal action in Los Angeles Superior Court. The names of the defendants and other particulars shall be disclosable upon the filing and service of said action upon the defendants. The City Attorney is further authorized to incur any and all expenses necessary in connection with said matter.

Moved: Brotman Seconded: Bartrosouf
Vote as Follows:

Ayes: Bartrosouf, Brotman, Kassakhian
Noes: Asatryan

Absent: Gharpetian
Abstain: None
b.Councilmember Asatryan moved that the City Attorney is authorized to resolve the lawsuit entitled Dora Alcaraz v. City of Glendale, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24NNCV06540 in exchange for a full release of all claims in the amount of $77,500.

Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:

Ayes: Asatryan, Bartrosouf, Brotman, Kassakhian
Noes: None

Absent: Gharpetian
Abstain: None
c.Councilmember Bartrosouf moved that the Council authorizes the City’s appeal of the pending judgment of the Los Angeles Superior Court in the matter of Hulu, LLC et al. v. City of Glendale, L.A.S.C. Case No. 25NNCP00413, upon the court’s entry of judgment.

Moved: Bartrosouf Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:
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Ayes: Asatryan, Bartrosouf, Brotman, Kassakhian
Noes: None

Absent: Gharpetian
Abstain: None

16. ADJOURNMENT – 8:00 PM
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Asatryan
Mayor of the City of Glendale
City Clerk of the City of Glendale
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REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Adopt the Plans and Specification for the Downtown Glendale Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Curb Ramp Installation and Sidewalk Repair Project Phase 1. 1) Resolution adopting the Plans and Specification for the Downtown Glendale ADA Curb Ramp Installation and Sidewalk Repair Project Phase 1, Specification No. 4015, and Plan No. 1-3140; and directing the City Clerk to Advertise for Bids.

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Calendar
Approved for August 25, 2026 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The construction plans and specification have been completed for the Downtown Glendale ADA Curb Ramp Installation and Sidewalk Repair Project Phase 1. This project will repair damaged sidewalks and pedestrian infrastructure to further improve safety and accessibility. The intent of this item is for the City Council to adopt the project plans and specification and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids.

RECOMMENDATION
Approve the resolution to adopt the plans and specifications for the Downtown Glendale ADA Curb Ramp Installation and Sidewalk Repair Project Phase 1 and direct the City Clerk to advertise for bids.

ANALYSIS
As part of the Public Works Department’s ongoing efforts to improve the condition of the city’s sidewalks and pedestrian safety and accessibility, the plans and specification have been prepared for the Downtown Glendale ADA Curb Ramp Installation and Sidewalk Repair Project Phase 1.

The project locations for the improvements are Maintenance Districts 3, 7, and 8. The project scope of work includes the following:
Selective removal, repair, and reconstruction of damaged curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways, cross gutters, and alley aprons;
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Selective removal, repair, and reconstruction of damaged asphalt and Portland cement concrete pavements;
Installation of new ADA compliant curb ramps where none existed; and Modification and reconstruction of existing ramps to meet current ADA standards.

Competitive Bidding Process
To ensure competitive bidding, the city will advertise the project on multiple plan holders’ websites which publish project bidding documents, distribute the information to their extensive network of contractors, and construction industry contacts.

The project will also be advertised in a local newspaper, the Glendale Independent, prior to bid opening, as well as on Bidnet Direct, which is a web-enabled data service to the public sector, for the dissemination of the building and construction project proposals to their large number of member contractors and consultants. Finally, the project bidding documents will also be posted on the city’s website.

The construction of this project is anticipated to begin in January 2027 and is scheduled for completion by May 2027.

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
The contractor will be responsible for distributing two distinct door hangers to the affected addresses. One set of door hangers will be provided two weeks prior to the start of any construction activity within the project area, while the second set will be distributed three days before construction begins.

Furthermore, outreach on this project continues to occur through social media and a dedicated project website that is hosted through the City of Glendale domain. The website familiarizes the public with the project and the project team, explains the scope of work and project locations, and provides the public with staff contact information for questions, discussion, and/or input.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report. The current Engineer’s estimate for the construction of this project is $4,500,000, which was not included as part of the FY 2026-27 budget. Therefore, staff will be requesting new appropriation from the Gas Tax Fund (Fund 4020) at the time of the contract award based on the lowest responsive bid received from a responsible bidder.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
The Project is categorically exempt from environment review because of CEQA Guidelines §§15301.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
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ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Do not approve the resolution adopting the plans and specification for the Downtown Glendale ADA Curb Ramp Installation and Sidewalk Repair Project Phase 1. Doing so, however, will not improve the condition of the city sidewalks and pedestrian infrastructure.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

Daniel Hernandez, Director of Public Works
Prepared by:

Masis Soleymani, Civil Engineering Associate
Approved by:

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

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit 1: Project Location Map
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RESOLUTION NO. __________

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

ADOPTING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATION FOR THE

DOWNTOWN GLENDALE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) CURB RAMP INSTALLATION AND SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECT PHASE 1,
SPECIFICATION NO. 4015, PLAN NO. 1-3140, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS.

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

SECTION 1.The Plans and Specification on file in the City Clerk’s office for the Downtown Glendale ADA Curb Ramp Installation and Sidewalk Repair Project Phase 1, including the various documents incorporated therein, are hereby approved, adopted, designated, and shall hereafter be known as Specification No. 4015 and Plan No. 1- 3140.

SECTION 2.The City Clerk is hereby directed to advertise for bids for the work, equipment and materials described in these Plans and Specification adopted by this Resolution.

Adopted this _____ day of ____________, 2026.
____________________________
Mayor, City of Glendale
ATTEST:
__________________________
City Clerk
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )

CITY OF GLENDALE )
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, the same was adopted by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain: ___________________________
City Clerk
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REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with ReCreate Waste Collaborative, LLC for the City’s SB 1383 Edible Food Recovery Program

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent
Approved for August 25, 2026 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Public Works Integrated Waste Management Division is seeking authorization to extend the term of the agreement with ReCreate Waste Collaborative, LLC (Recreate) through June 30, 2029, increase the total contract amount by $450,000 for a new total not-to- exceed amount of $599,415, and expand the Scope of Work, to continue administering the city’s Edible Food Recovery Program. Since 2023, Recreate has supported the city’s compliance with SB 1383 which requires jurisdictions to reduce organic waste sent to landfills and increase the recovery of edible food for human consumption.

Through this partnership, more than 1.2 million pounds of edible food have been recovered that otherwise would have been disposed of in landfills.

ReCreate has developed an established network on local Tier 1 and Tier 2 commercial edible food generators and regional food recovery organizations that supports efficient collection, tracking, and reporting of edible food recovery activities in compliance with SB 1383. Their specialized approach has contributed to the city’s successful implementation of the program and has served as a model for similar programs in neighboring jurisdictions. This Program is fully funded under the Franchise Agreement’s Edible Food Recovery Program Fee.

RECOMMENDATION
That City Council authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with ReCreate, extending the contract’s 62 of 196

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term to June 30, 2029, increasing the contractual amount by $450,000 for a new total not- to-exceed amount of $599,415, and expanding the Scope of Work, to continue providing the city's SB 1383 compliant edible food recovery services.

ANALYSIS
On July 1, 2024, the City of Glendale entered into Professional Services Agreement with ReCREATE Waste Collaborative, LLC. The original agreement covered the period from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, and authorized ReCREATE to provide commercial edible food recovery services to support the State's organics diversion requirements established by Senate Bill 1383. Under the original agreement, the maximum cost was $149,415, and ReCREATE was to provide critical technical and operational support for Glendale’s Edible Food Recovery Program, including business outreach, inspections, and SB 1383 compliance coordination. Following satisfactory performance, on July 1, 2025, the parties entered into Amendment No. 1 to extend services from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027. Staff now seeks to extend the contract to June 30, 2029, and increase the contractual amount by $450,000 for a new contract total of $599,415, to continue providing the city's SB 1383 compliant edible food recovery services.

SB 1383 requires California jurisdictions to implement edible food recovery programs.

This includes identifying Tier 1 and Tier 2 commercial edible food generators (e.g., grocery stores, hotels, schools, and large restaurants) and ensuring they have written agreements with food recovery organizations. ReCreate has demonstrated a unique level of technical precision in managing Glendale’s edible food recovery program listed below. Their work is characterized by several specialized factors that differentiate them from other industry contractors.

Proven Track Record: Since 2023, ReCreate has facilitated the recovery of 1.2 million pounds of food within the City of Glendale. Their work directly addresses food insecurity by bridging the gap between local eateries and organizations including the Salvation Army, Ascencia homeless shelter and our local food banks and pantries (i.e., Glendale Community College, Catholic Charities, etc.).

Precise Capacity Planning: ReCreate utilizes a sophisticated “capacity-planning” methodology that has been developed in partnership with CalRecycle, integrating detailed inspections with on-site visual assessments. These site visits ensure local businesses possess the exact tools and resources necessary to implement successful edible food recovery operations. This rigorous verification process not only guarantees that the City achieves maximum accuracy in meeting CalRecycle reporting requirements, but more importantly, it ensures that surplus edible food is actively recovered and provided to those in need.

Technological Integration: ReCreate utilizes a subcontracted mobile application (Careit) to allow real-time posting of surplus food and coordinates food recovery logistics through another subcontracted resource, Food Cycle LA. This collaboration and seamless integration ensures rapid transportation of food; minimizing waste and 63 of 196

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maximizing the volume of fresh food reaching those needing food. They possess regional recognition of expertise and manage similar programs for major neighboring municipalities, including Burbank, Torrance, Santa Clarita, Barstow, and Apple Valley.

Established Local Relationships: Through regular follow-ups and onsite inspections, staff has gathered valuable feedback, and trust has been established with both donors and recovery organizations. The program’s collaborative approach has successfully reduced barriers previously hindering participation by local businesses, exemplified by the 1.2 million pounds of diverted edible food to date and directly supported Glendale’s most vulnerable populations while meeting state diversion mandates.

Additionally, ReCreate has already identified even more opportunities to grow the city’s edible food recovery program, as businesses that are not required by law to participate, have solicited program participation. They have procured a specialized module in a mobile application specifically for Glendale, to establish a student-led food recovery network at Glendale Community College. This pilot program empowers students facing food insecurity by onboarding themselves as vetted drivers, enabling them to receive and transport donations directly. This new pilot program is anticipated to be a great success as it aligns with the academic lifestyle; students who remain on campus for late-night study sessions or evening classes can facilitate food pickups exactly when local restaurants are closing. This strategic timing ensures that high-quality surplus food is recovered and utilized immediately, preventing it from going to waste overnight.

Extending the current contract allows ReCreate a seamless continuation of core operations to maintain the program’s momentum and solidify the long-term success of the Edible Food Recovery Program without a lapse in service. Furthermore, this continuity allows the immediate launch of impactful new pilot initiatives, including the Tier 3 inspections of voluntary, smaller food-generating business not mandated under SB 1383, as well as deployment of the FreshCue student focused platform(s). Beyond providing the foundational framework for this program, their specialized understanding of Glendale’s distinct waste streams and their proprietary coordination with regional transportation partners make them uniquely qualified to continue this work.

Through proposed Amendment No. 2, staff is requesting authorization to expand ReCreate’s Scope of Work and adjust compensation to accommodate these expanded program operations. Specifically, this amendment will enable ReCreate to launch the voluntary Tier 3 business inspections and deploy the Glendale Community College student food recovery pilot while maintaining continuous SB 1383 compliance support.

Approving Amendment No. 2 ensures seamless service continuity and allows Glendale to capitalize on these proven, innovative recovery initiatives without operational disruption.

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
Stakeholders currently include 71 local business owners (comprised of restaurants and grocery stores), 7 established Food Recovery Organizations: Armenian Relief Society, Ascencia, First Baptist Church, Glendale Community College, International Families 64 of 196

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Association, Loaves and Fishes, and the Salvation Army, the City of Glendale and its residents that directly benefit from food redistribution services.

Collaborative outreach methods include an implemented multi-faceted outreach strategy:

Direct Business Engagement: outreach targeted to Tier 1 and Tier 2 food generators via emails, phone calls, and mandatory yearly site visits.

Education and Technical Assistance: comprehensive SB 1383 training and educational materials, prioritizing compliance support over enforcement, as well as technical assistance regarding food safety, storage, labeling, and transportation logistics.

Digital Integration: Careit application facilitates real-time connections between available food donations and vetted drivers or recovery organizations.

Strategic Partnerships: Coordinates with FoodCycle LA to build sustainable partnerships and pickup schedules between businesses and local non-profits.

Public Awareness: Highlighting success stories and program metrics through multilingual educational materials, flyers, and signage, as well as engaging the community through social media content.

FISCAL IMPACT
The Edible Food Recovery Program will cost $150,000 annually for a total of $450,000 over three years. The contract’s annual amount was approved as a part of the FY 2026- 27 budget. In addition, the costs of this Edible Food Recovery Program is fully reimbursable under the city’s Franchise Agreements (Section 10.5). The City Council approved funding is outlined below:

Existing Appropriation
Amount Account String Funding Source
$150,000 43110-5300-PWD-7523-P0000 Refuse Disposal Fund Department Cost Center Program
Public Works Recycling Waste Reduction

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
This project is Categorically Exempt under the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a Class 1 Exemption pursuant to the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15301.

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 65 of 196

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10% interest in the company proposed for contract in this Agenda Item Report are attached in Exhibit 1, in accordance with the City Campaign Finance Ordinance No. 5744.

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Do not authorize City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with ReCreate, and direct staff to solicit proposals through a request for proposals process. Initiating a new procurement process would temporarily disrupt the city's Edible Food Recovery Program, disrupt established partnerships, and require a new consultant to rebuild the existing program.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

Daniel Hernandez, Director of Public Works
Prepared by:

Etienne Ozorak, Integrated Waste Superintendent
Hourik Hayrapetian, Sr. Administrative Analyst
Approved by:

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

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit 1. Disclosure - Campaign Finance Ordinance
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MOTION
Moved by Council Member , seconded by
Council Member , that the Council of the City
of Glendale authorizes the City Manager, or a designee, to enter into and execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with ReCreate Waste Collaborative, LLC (“ReCreate), Contract No. 8002590 – subject to approval of the City Attorney – to increase the contract amount by four hundred fifty thousand dollars ($450,000) for a new total not-to-exceed amount of five hundred ninety-nine thousand four hundred fifteen dollars ($599,415), to extend the term of the contract to June 30, 2029, and to expand Scope of Work as outlined in the Report to Council dated August 25, 2026.

Votes as follows:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

City Clerk
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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Award of Construction Contract for the Fiscal Year 2026 Sewer Lining Project and On-Call Sewer and Storm Drain Lining Services.
1) Motion to award a construction contract to Southwest Pipeline and Trenchless Corp. for three years for a not-to-exceed amount of $3,195,606, with an option to extend for an additional two-year period in an amount not-to-exceed $2,000,000; and authorizing the City Manager or a designee to execute the contract. 2) Resolution of appropriation to appropriate Sewer Fund funds in the amount of $3,195,606 for the Fiscal Year 2026 Sewer Lining Project and On-Call Sewer and Storm Drain Lining Services.

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Calendar
Approved for August 25, 2026 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Sewer Lining Project and On-Call Sewer and Storm Drain Lining Services is a trenchless pipeline rehabilitation program for sewer and storm drain infrastructure to maintain reliable service and protect public health.

On June 17, 2026, four bids were received for the FY 2026 Sewer Lining Project and On- Call Sewer and Storm Drain Lining Services, and after a thorough review, staff found Southwest Pipeline and Trenchless Corp.’s bid to be the lowest responsive bid from a responsible bidder.

The intent of this item is for the City Council to award a construction contract to Southwest Pipeline and Trenchless Corp. for three years, for a not-to-exceed amount of $3,195,606, and approve an option to extend for an additional two-year period in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,000,000.

RECOMMENDATION
Approve the motion authorizing a construction contract with Southwest Pipeline and Trenchless Corp. for three years in the amount of $3,195,606, with an option to extend for an additional two-year period in an amount not-to-exceed $2,000,000; and approve the resolution of appropriation providing adequate funding from the Sewer Fund. 74 of 196

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ANALYSIS
The City of Glendale owns and maintains approximately 350 miles of sanitary sewer mains and 26 miles of storm drain lines. Much of the city’s sanitary sewer system was constructed in the early 1900s, when the city was first incorporated, and many mains are now over 100 years old. Due to their age and material composition, these pipelines are subject to corrosion, cracking, and structural deterioration, requiring ongoing rehabilitation to maintain system reliability and protect public health and safety.

While ownership and maintenance responsibility for many reinforced concrete storm drain lines has been transferred to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, the city continues to maintain certain reinforced concrete pipe segments, as well as corrugated metal pipe (CMP) storm drain lines constructed in the early to mid-20th century. CMP lines are not transferable to the county and remain the city’s responsibility, requiring continued maintenance and rehabilitation as they age.

PWD crews routinely perform cleaning and closed-circuit television (CCTV) inspections of the city’s sewer and storm drain infrastructure and have documented deficiencies requiring repair and rehabilitation. Based on inspection findings, staff evaluated pipe conditions and developed plans and a specification to address both ongoing system rehabilitation needs and localized deficiencies requiring timely repair.

The sewer lining work includes sectional (partial length) and full-length lining and associated appurtenant work within the public right-of-way and easements. These improvements address the sewer pipeline defects, reduce infiltration and the risk of failures, and extend the service life of the sewer network while minimizing impacts to traffic, residents, and businesses.

Project plans and a specification were prepared to support trenchless rehabilitation methods, including Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) lining for this project. The proposed project includes the following two phases of the work:
Phase I, 2026 Sewer Lining Project: Planned trenchless rehabilitation of identified sewer segments at various citywide locations per Plan Nos. 3-1590 and 3-1595.
Phase II, On-Call Sewer and Storm Drain Lining Services: Unit-price-based, as- needed trenchless pipeline rehabilitation and repair services identified through CCTV inspections or operational needs during the contract term. This portion of the work will be authorized by the city on an as-needed basis through the contract term, and the contractor may be directed to perform either planned rehabilitation or unanticipated repairs on as-needed basis.

On March 31, 2026, the City Council adopted the project plans and specifications and authorized the City Clerk to advertise the project for bids. The project was advertised in the Glendale Independent, the city’s website, as well as various online platforms. 75 of 196

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On June 17, 2026, the city received four bids from contractors as follows:

1. Southwest Pipeline and Trenchless Corp. $3,195,606

2. Insituform Technologies $3,813,202

3. Spiniello Infrastructure West $3,897,000

4. Vortex Services, LLC dba Sancon Technologies $3,924,540 Upon review of the bid documents, staff finds the bid of Southwest Pipeline and Trenchless Corp. of $3,195,606 to be the lowest responsive bid from a responsible bidder.

The bid of Southwest Pipeline and Trenchless Corp. in the amount of $3,195,606 is approximately 41.8% below the Engineer’s Estimate of $5,491,950.

Additionally, the Motion includes an option to extend the contract for an additional two- year period in an amount not-to-exceed $2,000,000, allowing the city to continue utilizing the contract as future on-call services arise.

FY 2026 Sewer Lining Project and On-Call Sewer and Storm Drain Lining Services
Phase I, 2026 Sewer Lining Project $ 2,390,956
Phase II, On-Call Sewer and Storm Drain Lining Services $ 804,650 Total Construction Cost $ 3,195,606
The State of California Contractor’s State License Board website confirms that the license of Southwest Pipeline and Trenchless Corp. is current, active, and in good standing.

Additionally, staff contacted the references provided by Southwest Pipeline and Trenchless Corp. and confirmed that the company satisfactorily completed similar projects.

Anticipated Project Schedule
Construction of Phase I is anticipated to begin in Fall 2026 and be completed by Fall 2027. Phase II will provide on-call lining services on an as-needed basis for a three-year term beginning on the date the contract is executed by the City Manager or a designee, with an option to extend the contract for an additional two-year period.

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
Outreach for the FY 2026 Sewer Lining Project and On-Call Sewer and Storm Drain Lining Services will be tailored to meet the needs of each specific task and impacted community.

Outreach efforts will be implemented on an as-needed basis. Depending on the project needs and resources availability, variety of tools and methods can be utilized to keep the public informed and engaged.

A dedicated project website will be maintained through the City of Glendale domain to provide project updates, maps of affected areas, an introduction to the project team, FAQs, and staff contact information. The website will serve as a central resource for residents seeking detailed information or wishing to provide feedback. 76 of 196

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Door hangers and postcards will be distributed to homes and businesses directly impacted by the project. These materials will inform residents of upcoming activities, potential disruptions, and project milestones.

In addition, personalized outreach may be conducted through one-on-one meetings with directly impacted residents and businesses. This allows staff to address specific concerns, explain the scope of work, and discuss mitigation measures for potential inconveniences such as road closures, water service interruptions, or noise disturbances.

To reach a broader audience, the project may also utilize social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, including location-based posts or ads, to provide updates, traffic advisories, reminders about key dates, and links to more detailed resources on the project website.

FISCAL IMPACT
The FY 2026 Sewer Lining Project and On-Call Sewer and Storm Drain Lining Services Contract will cost $3,195,606 for the first three-year term, which was not included in the FY 2026-27 budget. Therefore, staff is requesting an appropriation of $3,195,606 from the Sewer Fund. The appropriation request is outlined below:

Requesting Appropriation
Amount From (Account
String) To (Account String) Funding
Source
$3,195,606 GL: 27900-5250-
PWD-0000-P0000
GL: 52100-5250-PWD-
0020-P0000
PL: PWD01721AN
Sewer Fund
Department Cost Center Program
Public Works Projects

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
The Project is categorically exempt from environment review because of CEQA Guidelines §§15301.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
This item is exempt from campaign disclosure requirements.

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Do not approve the motion authorizing a construction contract and resolution of appropriation for the FY 2026 Sewer Lining Project and On-Call Sewer and Storm Drain Lining Services. Doing so, however, will not complete the necessary sewer and storm drain repairs quickly, and the city will need to pursue alternative methods for hiring contractors or recruiting resources to carry out these repairs. 77 of 196

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ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

Daniel Hernandez, Director of Public Works
Prepared by:

Tatevik Barakazyan, P.E., Civil Engineer II
Arpa Arakelian, Civil Engineering Associate
Approved by:

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

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
None.
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MOTION
Moved by Council Member , seconded.
by Council Member , that the
Council of the City of Glendale hereby:

1. Authorizes the City Manager, or a designee, to execute a construction contract – subject to approval by the City Attorney – with Southwest Pipeline and Trenchless Corp. for the Fiscal Year 2026 Sewer Lining Project and On-Call Sewer and Storm Drain Lining Services, Specification No. 3976, in the amount of $3,195,606 for a three-year period.

2. Authorizes an option to extend Phase II, On-Call Sewer and Storm Drain Lining Services, for an additional two-year period in an amount not-to-exceed $2,000,000.

Votes as follows:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

City Clerk
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RESOLUTIONNO.

RESOLUTIONOFTHECOUNCILOFTHECITYOFGLENDALE

MAKINGANAPPROPRIATION
BEITRESOLVEDBYTHECOUNCILOFTHECITYOFGLENDALE:

SECTION1:Thatthesumof$3,195,606isherebyappropriatedand/ortransferredfromthefollowing accountstothefollowingaccounts:

ACCOUNTSDESCRIPTIONFROMTO
27900-5250-PWD-0000-P0000Netposition,SewerFund,PublicWorks$3,195,606 52100-5250-PWD-0020-P0000Construction,SewerFund,PublicWorks,$3,195,606 PWDO172IANProjects,SewerandStormDrainLining
Services
ToappropriatefundingfortheSewerliningprojectandon-callsewerandstormdrainliningservices project.

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

SECTION3:TheCityClerkshallcertifytotheadoptionofthisResolution.

Adoptedthisdayof
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2026.

Mayor
ATTEST:

CITYOFGLENDALE
L&1t:DATE08(13/2026
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iP1APPROVEDASTOFINANCIAL
CityClerkPROVISIONFOR$$3,195,606

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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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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Change Order No. 1 to Existing Contract with General Pump Company, Inc. for the Glendale High Recycled Water Booster Pump and Motor No. 2 Repair Project.

2. Resolution of Appropriation in the amount of $22,000 for Change Order No. 1 to the City’s existing contract with General Pump Company, Inc.

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Calendar
Approved for August 25, 2026 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Glendale has an existing contract with General Pump Company, Inc. (General Pump) to rehabilitate the Glendale High Recycled Water Booster Pump and Motor No. 2 for Glendale Water & Power (GWP). During the rehabilitation process, previously unknown cracks were discovered in the motor’s rotor, requiring complete remanufacturing with new laminations, aluminum bars, and end rings on the original shaft to restore the motor to proper operating condition.

Staff requests approval of Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $22,000, increasing the contract amount from $89,550 to $111,550. The existing ten percent (10%) contingency ($8,955) will remain unchanged. The contract time is also requested to be extended to October 14, 2026.

RECOMMENDATION
Execute Change Order No. 1 to the contract with General Pump Company, Inc., extending the contract time to October 14, 2026 and increasing the contract amount by $22,000, from $89,550 to $111,550. The existing ten percent (10%) contingency of $8,955 will remain unchanged.
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ANALYSIS
On March 10, 2026, the Glendale City Council approved a motion authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with General Pump for the rehabilitation of the Glendale High Recycled Water Booster Pump and Motor No. 2. General Pump was selected as the lowest responsive bidder through a competitive bid process conducted by GWP.

The contract was executed for a period of 50 working days, commencing on June 1, 2026, and ending on August 11, 2026, with a contract amount of $89,550, plus a ten percent (10%) contingency of $8,955, for a total authorized project amount of $98,505.

During the teardown and inspection of the motor, Delta Motor Co., the original motor manufacturer and manufacturer-approved repair facility specified in the project specifications, discovered previously unknown cracks in the rotor that were not visible prior to disassembly. Delta, in coordination with General Pump, determined that the rotor could not be repaired under the original contract scope and instead required complete remanufacturing with new laminations, aluminum bars, and end rings on the original shaft to restore the motor to a safe and reliable operating condition. As a result of this unforeseen condition, the contract amount is insufficient to complete the additional work.

Staff respectfully recommends City Council’s approval of Change Order No. 1 to increase the existing contract with General Pump Company, Inc. by $22,000, for a new contract amount of $111,550. The original ten percent (10%) contingency of $8,955 will remain unchanged. The additional amount is required to remanufacture the damaged motor rotor after previously unknown cracks were discovered during disassembly and inspection. The Change Order will also extend the contract time from 50 to 95 working days, revising the project completion date from August 11, 2026 to October 14, 2026.

This work is necessary to restore the motor and return Glendale High Recycled Water Booster Pump and Motor No. 2 to service, ensuring the continued reliability of the City's recycled water system.

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
Not applicable.

FISCAL IMPACT
Change Order No. 1 increases the contract amount by $22,000, from $89,550 to $111,550. The existing ten percent (10%) contingency of $8,955, authorized with the original contract, will remain unchanged and available for future project contingencies.

Staff requests an appropriation of $22,000 from GWP’s Water Surplus Fund Balance to fund Change Order No 1. The available fund balance is sufficient to support this appropriation.
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Requesting Appropriation
Amount From (Account String) To (Account String) Funding Source
$22,000 27900-5910-GWP-0000 GL: 51200-5930-
GWP-0020
PL:GWP01558AN
Water Surplus
Fund
Department Cost Center Program
Glendale Water
and Power
Projects

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
This project is categorically Exempt under the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sections 15301 and 15302, repair, maintenance, or minor alterations of existing utility facilities, and replacement or reconstruction of existing utility systems or facilities.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
Not applicable.

ALTERNATIVE TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Alternative: Decline to approve Change Order No. 1 to the existing contract with General Pump Company, Inc. to increase the contract amount by $22,000.

This will result in postponement of the repair and installation of Glendale High Booster Pump and Motor No. 2.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

Scott K. Mellon, P.E., General Manager - Glendale Water and 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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M O T I O N
Moved by Council Member ________________________________, seconded by Council Member __________________________________, that the Council of the City of Glendale, hereby authorizes the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into and execute Changer Order No. 1 to the City’s existing contract with General Pump Company, Inc. for the Glendale High Recycled Water Booster Pump and Motor No. 2 Repair Project (Contract No. 8003377), to extend the contract time to October 14, 2026 and increase the contract amount by $22,000 to a new contract amount of $111,550 for the repair of damaged motor rotor, discovered during disassembly and inspection, as explained in the Report dated August 25, 2026 by the General Manager of Glendale Water & Power Department. The previously approved 10% contingency amount of $8,995 shall remain unchanged. The form of said change order shall be subject to approval by the City Attorney.

Vote as follows:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
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RESOLUTIONNO.

RESOLUTIONOFTHECOUNCILOFTHECITYOFGLENDALE

MAKINGANAPPROPRIATION
BEITRESOLVEDBYTHECOUNCILOFTHECITYOFGLENDALE:

SECTION1:Thatthesumof$22,000isherebyappropriatedand/ortransferredfromthefollowing accountstothefollowingaccounts:

ACCOUNTSDESCRIPTIONFROMTO
27900-5910-GWP-0000NetPosition,WaterSurplusFund,Glendale$22,000 Water&Power
5l200-5930-GWP-0020-P0000OtherImprovements,WaterDepreciation$22,000 GWPO1558ANFund,GlendaleWater&Power,Projects,
GlendaleHighRWPumpMtr2Rehab
ToappropriatefundingforachangeordertoexistingcontractwithGeneralpumpCompany,Incforthe GlendaleHighRecycledWaterBoosterPumpandMotorNo.2RepairProject.

SECTION3:TheCityClerkshallcertifytotheadoptionofthisResolution.

Adoptedthisdayof
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2026.

Mayor
ATTEST:

CITYOFGLENDALE
DATE8/12/2026
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APPROVEDASTOFINANCIAL
CityClerkPROVISIONFOR$22,000
UectorofFiiiance

STATEOFCALIFORNIA)

COUNTYOFLOSANGELES)SS

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

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

CityClerk
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REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Execute a Professional Services Agreement with 1898 & Co. for the Geographic Information Systems Utility Network Conversion Project

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Calendar
Approved for August 25, 2026 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Glendale Water & Power (GWP) uses the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS) to map and manage information about its electric, water, and fiber infrastructure, including utility lines, equipment, and other assets. This information supports GWP’s planning, operations, maintenance, customer service, and emergency response activities.

GWP’s existing GIS is based on an earlier-generation platform and requires modernization to the Utility Network platform to remain on supported technology. The new platform will provide GWP with a current, supported foundation for managing its infrastructure information and supporting future operational needs, along with enhanced mobile capabilities for field staff, more efficient workflows for maintaining utility information, and improved integration with other systems used by GWP.

Following a competitive procurement that received thirteen proposals, staff selected 1898 & Co. as the firm providing the best overall value to the City. The GWP Commission endorsed the project and staff’s recommendation on August 3, 2026. 86 of 196

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RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with 1898 & Co. for the GIS Utility Network Conversion Project in an amount not-to-exceed $1,297,453, and approve a ten percent (10%) contingency of $129,745.

ANALYSIS
GWP uses the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS) to map and manage information about its electric, water, and fiber infrastructure. In addition to showing where utility lines, equipment, and other assets are located, the GIS maintains information about those assets and how they are connected within GWP’s utility networks. GWP relies on this information to support planning, engineering, operations, maintenance, customer service, and emergency response.

GWP’s existing GIS uses an earlier generation of GIS technology and requires modernization to the Utility Network platform to remain on current, supported technology.

This project will migrate GWP’s existing GIS data to the new platform, upgrade supporting GIS software, and update related system integrations and workflows. The new platform will provide GWP with a current, supported foundation for managing its infrastructure information and supporting future operational needs, along with enhanced mobile capabilities for field staff, more efficient workflows for maintaining utility information, and improved integration with other systems used by GWP.

The City conducted a competitive procurement for professional implementation services due to the specialized expertise required to migrate complex electric, water, and fiber GIS data and preserve the data relationships between utility assets. The City received thirteen proposals, five of which did not meet the mandatory qualification requirements and were removed from further consideration. A seven-member evaluation committee of GWP and Information Technology Department subject matter experts evaluated the remaining eight proposals based on relevant experience, technical approach, project methodology, and cost.

Based on the proposal evaluation, two firms were shortlisted for further review and reference checks. After completing the reference checks, the evaluation committee finalized its rankings, with 1898 & Co. receiving the highest overall score. The firm demonstrated strong experience with similar Utility Network projects, a qualified technical and project management team, and successful performance on comparable projects. The reference checks supported the committee’s overall evaluation of the firm.

The City conducted a Best and Final Offer process with 1898 & Co. to confirm the project scope and pricing. Through this process, the scope was further refined, and additional services were included at no additional cost to the City, resulting in a negotiated not-to- exceed amount of $1,297,453.

On August 3, 2026, the Glendale Water & Power Commission reviewed the project scope, procurement and evaluation process, and staff’s recommendation to select 1898 & Co.

Implementation is anticipated to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026, with a targeted 87 of 196

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completion of January 2028, and will include system configuration, data migration, testing, and staff training.

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
N/A.

FISCAL IMPACT
The GIS Utility Network Conversion Project will cost $1,297,453 for the 1898 & Co. contract, plus a ten percent (10%) contingency of $129,745 for a total project cost of $1,427,198, which was approved as a part of the FY 2026-27 budget. No new appropriation is being requested at this time. The City Council approved funding is outlined below:

Existing Appropriation
Amount Account String Funding Source
$1,427,198 GL:43110-6040-ISD-0020
PL: ISD01183AN
Information Technology
Applications Fund
Department Cost Center Program
ITD Projects

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
The action being requested is the approval of an agreement for ESRI GIS Utility Network Conversion Services and does not constitute a “project” for the purposes of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378(a) as it has no potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
In accordance with City Campaign Finance Ordinance No. 5744, the following are the names and business addresses of the board of directors, chairperson, CEO, COO, Subcontractors, and any entity with more than 10% interest in the proposed Professional Services Agreement in this Agenda Item.

Full Name Title Business
Address City State Zip
Rashmi Menon Chairperson 9400 Ward
Parkway Kansas City MO 64114
Pablo L. Lorenzo CEO/
President
145 S. State
College Blvd.,
Suite 600
Brea CA 92821
Jenna F. Pukach CFO
9400 Ward
Parkway Kansas City MO 64114
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145 S. State
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Suite 600
Brea CA 92821

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION

1. Do not authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement. Under this alternative, GWP would continue operating on the existing legacy GIS platform, delaying the planned modernization and increasing the risks associated with future technology obsolescence.

2. Direct staff to re-issue the RFP. This alternative would delay implementation and could increase project costs. A reissued solicitation may also receive fewer proposals and may not result in a different recommended firm.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

Jason Bradford, Chief Information Officer
Scott K. Mellon, General Manager – Glendale Water and Power Prepared by:

Hovig Tchagaspanian, GIS Manager
Approved by:

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

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
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MOTION
Moved by Council Member ____________________________, seconded by Council Member ___________________________, that the City Manager or his designee is authorized to execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with 1898 & Co. for the Geographic Information Systems Utility Network Conversion Project, in an amount not to exceed $1,297,453. The Council further approves a 10% contingency in the amount of $129,745.

The PSA shall be in a form approved by the City Attorney.

Vote as follows:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
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REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Authorization to Accept Grant Funds in the amount of $21,829 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) 2025 Justice Assistance Grant Funds.

2. Resolution of Appropriation for the FY2025 Local JAG Grant Program

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Item
Approved for August 25, 2026 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Glendale Police Department requests acceptance of $21,829 in grant funds from the BJA FY2025 JAG Grant Program for the grant period of October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2027.

RECOMMENDATION
Accept the BJA FY2025 JAG Grant Funds in the amount of $21,829, authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary agreements, certification and other documents required to accept the Grant and adopt a resolution to appropriate the funds.

ANALYSIS
The Glendale Police Department (GPD) has identified the need for additional resources to address residential burglaries, vehicle burglaries, grand thefts, and other significant property crimes affecting the community. The $21,829 in grant funds awarded through the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program will enhance the department’s capacity to investigate these crimes.

The requested funds will be used to pay overtime to detectives assigned to the Burglary Unit, to allow them to expand their investigative efforts, conduct needed follow-up, and increase the number of arrests of individuals involved in these offenses. 91 of 196

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This funding will enhance the department's capacity to focus on complex investigations, ensuring that offenders are identified, apprehended, and prosecuted. These crimes often involve organized groups, repeat offenders, and incidents that can escalate into violent encounters, requiring additional investigative resources beyond normal staffing levels.

Without this grant funding, the department would face challenges in allocating sufficient resources to burglary and property crime investigations, potentially delaying case progress and limiting the number of offenders apprehended. The overtime funding for detectives is specifically intended to enhance the department’s ability to prevent, investigate, and respond to serious property crimes affecting residents, businesses, and visitors throughout Glendale. These efforts are essential for protecting property, reducing victimization, and maintaining overall community safety. Acceptance of this funding ensures that the department can prioritize these critical investigations without impacting the general fund or requiring budget reallocations, and it demonstrates Glendale’s commitment to leveraging external resources to strengthen public safety and support effective enforcement of complex property crime cases.

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
Grant funds will be used to increase the scope of burglary investigations which will benefit the public.

FISCAL IMPACT
The FY2025 BJA JAG grant award in the amount of $21,829, was not included as part of the FY 2026-27 approved budget. The grant does not require matching funds.

Therefore, staff is requesting an appropriation of $21,829 from grant revenue. The appropriation request is outlined below:

Requesting Appropriation
Amount From (Account
String)
To (Account String) Funding Source
$21,829 GL: 31240-2610-
GPD-0020-P0000
PL: GPD01720AG
GL:41200-2610-
GPD-0020-P0000
PL: GPD01720AG
Police Fund
Department Cost Center Program
Police Projects

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
This item is considered a ministerial activity and therefore, not subjected to CEQA/NEPA review. There is no possibility that the acceptance of this award may have a significant effect on the environment. (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3)).

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
Not applicable.
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ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Deny the Police Department’s request. Expenses for the Burglary Unit’s overtime would have to be absorbed by the Police Department budget.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

Robert William, Police Chief
Prepared by:

Ernesto Gaxiola, Police Lieutenant
Sheryl Davis-Moore, Commander
Approved by:

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

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
Not applicable.
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MOTION
Moved by Council Member ____________________________, seconded by Council Member ___________________________, that the Council of the City of Glendale hereby:

1. Accepts grant funds in the amount of $21,829 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance 2025 Justice Assistance Grant; and

2. Authorizes the City Manager, or a designee, to execute the necessary agreements, certifications, and other documents required to accept the grant funds.

Vote as follows:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
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RESOLUTIONNO.

RESOLUTIONOFTHECOUNCILOFTHECITYOFGLENDALE

MAKINGANAPPROPRIATION
BEITRESOLVEDBYTHECOUNCILOFTHECITYOFGLENDALE:

SECTION1:Thatthesumof$21,829isherebyappropriatedand/ortransferredfromthefollowing accountstothefollowingaccounts:

ACCOUNTSDESCRIPTIONFROMTO
31240-2610-GPD-0020-P0000-FederalGrants,PoliceFund,Police,$21,829 GPDO172OAGProjects,FY2025LocalJAGProgram
41200-2610-GPD-0020-P0000-Overtime,PoliceFund,Police,Projects,$21,829 GPDO172OAGFY2025LocalJAGProgram
ToappropriatefundingfortheFY2025BJAJAGgrantprogram.

SECTION3:TheCityClerkshallcertifytotheadoptionofthisResolution.

Adoptedthisdayof
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2026.

Mayor
ATTEST:

CITYOFGLEN]ALE
DATE8/11/2026
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APPROVEDASTOFINANCIAL
CityClerkPROVISIONFOR$21,829
STATEOFCALIFORNIA)rofrmance

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

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

CityClerk
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REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Cancellation of Regular Meeting of September 15, 2026

1. Motion Modifying City Council Regular Meeting Schedule for the 2026-27 Fiscal Year

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Calendar
Approved for August 25, 2026 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Staff recommend cancelling the regular meeting of September 15, 2026, due to an anticipated lack of quorum.
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RECOMMENDATION
That the Council modifies the Council’s regular meeting calendar for FY 2026-27 and cancels the regular meeting of September 15, 2026.

ANALYSIS
On June 23, 2026, the Council adopted a motion establishing the City Council regular meeting dates for the 2026-27 fiscal year. Staff recommend modifying the calendar to cancel the September 15, 2026, regular meeting due to an anticipated lack of quorum.

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
Not applicable.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
This item is exempt from CEQA because there is no reasonable possibility that the proposed action will result in any significant environmental impact.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
This item is exempt from campaign disclosure requirements.

ALTERNATIVES
Alternative 1: Not modify the proposed regular meeting schedule for fiscal year 2026-27.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Prepared by:

Michael J. Garcia, City Attorney
Approved by:

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

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
N/A.
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MOTION
Moved by Council Member ____________________________, seconded by Council Member __________________________ that the City Council hereby modifies its regular meeting schedule for the 2026-27 fiscal year to include every Tuesday at 6 p.m., except on those dates set forth below (“Excepted Dates”):
2026
July 7
August 4
August 18
September 8
September 15
October 13
November 24
December 22
December 29
2027
January 12
February 16
March 30
April 27
May 25
June 15
The regular meetings on the Excepted Dates are hereby cancelled.

Vote as follows:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
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REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: City Owned Solar Program – Brand Park Solar Photovoltaic System Project Contract Award

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Action
Approved for August 25, 2026 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Brand Park Solar Photovoltaic System Project (Project) is a proposed ground- mounted solar installation with an expected capacity of 1.8 MW. The Project is anticipated to generate approximately 3 million kWh of clean solar energy, equivalent to powering over 400 homes annually. The Project is proposed to be built on the decommissioned Brand Landfill site, that has been inactive for over 20 years. The site is above Brand Park and provides an exceptional three-acre flat area largely out of sight from the City below. This project directly supports the City of Glendale’s long-term goal of achieving 100% clean, renewable, or non-carbon emitting energy by 2035.

On March 7, 2023, the City Council authorized utilizing the engineer, procure, construct (EPC) alternative project delivery method for the construction of the Project, and in November 2023, awarded a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to Motive Energy Storage Systems, LLC (Motive Energy) for the design, engineering, and environmental review. Since execution of the PSA in March 2024, design and engineering work has progressed in parallel with distribution interconnection planning and environmental review conducted by TRC Companies, Inc. (TRC). The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) analysis and primary interconnection design were completed in January 2026, followed by submittal of permit applications in February 2026.

On June 3, 2026, the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) was presented to the Planning Commission who unanimously approved the Project, subject to two conditions to be presented to the City Council for consideration. Staff’s response to the CUP conditions is included in this staff report.
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RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager to execute an EPC Contract with Motive Energy, in the not- to-exceed amount of $3,790,797 for the engineering, procurement, and construction of the Brand Landfill Solar Project. Staff also recommend establishing a construction reserve in the amount of $568,620, or 15 percent, based on previous experience with similar projects and is in conformance with the nature of this project. This reserve will allow the city to address additional, incidental, unforeseen, or necessary work identified during construction. It also provides flexibility to respond to unforeseen field conditions that could not be fully identified during the design phase.

ANALYSIS
On March 7, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 23-24 authorizing the General Manager of GWP to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Phase 1 of the City Owned Solar Program using the EPC project delivery method. Resolution No. 23-24 was amended on November 14, 2023, by Resolution No. 23-179 to revise the proposed sites, while maintaining the authorization to utilize the EPC project delivery method. The RFP allowed proposers to submit proposals for one, multiple, or all sites included in the RFP. This approach was intended to attract firms with varying expertise and to maximize proposal submissions. GWP received proposals from five firms and evaluated them based on multiple criteria, including pricing and fees, after which staff prepared recommendations for the City Council’s consideration.

On November 14, 2023, City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into an EPC Contract with Solar Optimum, Inc., for five of the six project sites. The City Council also accepted the proposal of Motive Energy for EPC and deferred execution of the construction contract until after CEQA review process is complete. The City Council further authorized the City Manager to enter into a PSA with Motive Energy, for project design, engineering, and environmental analysis for the Brand Landfill site, and directed staff to return for final authorization of EPC construction upon completion of the design and environmental review process.

In March 2024, the PSA with Motive Energy was executed, and project design, engineering, and environmental analysis began immediately. GWP’s Electrical Engineering Division also began the design and engineering of the distribution line extension required to interconnect the proposed Brand Landfill solar project to the grid.

Motive Energy is concurrently engaged with TRC to conduct environmental reviews.

During the environmental analysis of the proposed project site, GWP’s Clean Energy Section worked closely with the Community Development Department (CDD) to determine potential impacts on the public use of hiking trails surrounding the Brand Landfill project site. While the existing perimeter fencing around the project site already provides a semi-secure facility in which hiking trails do not exist, staff wanted to explore the sightline impacts of the proposed solar array from the hiking trails above the project site.

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hiking trails and Brand Motorway above the project site. During these site visits it was discovered that the proposed solar project is minimally visible from Brand Motorway due to the steep grade of the mountainside in which Brand Motorway traverses up the mountain. In most areas along Brand Motorway, the proposed solar project is only visible when approaching the very edge of the roadway.

The hiking trails adjacent to the project site provided more visibility of the proposed project site. However, the steepness of the mountains surrounding the project site would require hikers to deviate from the trail to have a clear sightline of the proposed solar project.

In October 2024, the TRC biologist completed the Biological Resources Assessment for the site. This Assessment evaluated the project’s potential impacts to special status or protected habitats in accordance with applicable Federal and State Regulations, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Federal Endangered Species Act (ESA), Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA), California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), California Endangered Species Act (CESA), Fully Protected Species, Native Plan Protection Act (NPPA), Streambed Alteration Agreement, Migratory Birds, City of Glendale General Plan – Open Space and Conservation Element, and Significant Ecological Area (SEA). TRC conducted an initial desktop review to identify a list of special status plant and wildlife species with potential to occur in the project area including species designated as special concern, threatened, endangered, or fully protected by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) or the State of California, candidate species being considered or proposed for listing under the ESA or CESA, and species designated as sensitive by the California Native Plant Society (CNPS).

Following the desktop review, TRC conducted several field surveys in 2024 and 2025, to confirm the project area characteristics, vegetation communities, plants, wildlife, special status species, and sensitive natural communities. These field surveys resulted in the following recommended measures to support environmental permitting and conservation and to determine if any buffers or avoidance areas will be required.

Required Pre-Construction Surveys:

1. Nesting Birds & Raptors: Required if construction starts or restarts during the breeding season (February 1- September 1).

2. Least Bell’s Vireo: Protocol surveys conducted by qualified biologists using USFWS Least Bell’s survey guidelines.

3. Crotch’s Bumble Bee: Pre-construction survey during flight season (April – August).

4. Western Spadefoot Toad: Pre-construction survey before construction to determine suitable habitat and set up avoidance buffers if needed.

5. Rare Plants: Pre-construction surveys during appropriate blooming season.

In addition to the measures above, Worker Environmental Awareness Program training is required for all construction workers based on the multiple species-specific mitigation measures identified in the biological assessment. This training will be included in the 101 of 196

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EPC contract and will be provided by Motive Energy Storage Systems, LLC, to all required contractors and City staff.

In February 2025, GWP’s Electrical Engineering Division completed the first draft of the distribution line extension plan. This draft plan includes the installation of one 60-foot power pole to intercept the existing overhead distribution line, followed by underground construction along the existing road to the project site. The underground portion of the distribution line extension includes 17 electrical primary pull boxes and 15 slough walls in locations adjacent to steep granite walls and hillsides. The underground distribution line extension extends approximately 3,700 feet from the 60-foot power pole to the project site. The engineering estimate for construction of the underground distribution line extension is approximately $1.5 million. The estimated construction timeline for the underground infrastructure is 12 to 16 weeks.

In May 2025, GWP’s project manager conducted a site walk with Motive Energy and the TRC Biologist to identify areas in which the distribution line extension construction activities would disturb any areas that had not been previously disturbed. During the site walk, it was confirmed that several portions of the underground distribution line extension plan would have an impact on special status or protected habitats which would require mitigation measures. These areas include a majority of the 15 slough walls and the blueline stream crossing.

In June 2025, staff from GWP’s Electrical Engineering Division including Overhead/Underground Electrical Line teams conducted a site walk to review and discuss alternatives to the underground distribution line extension plan to minimize or eliminate potential impacts on special status or protected habitats. During this site walk it was determined that nine of the 15 slough wall locations, which are included in the design to protect the electrical primary pull boxes, are located within protected habitats and previously undisturbed areas. It was determined onsite by the Overhead/Underground Electrical Line teams that overhead construction would remedy the environmental impact as the locations of power poles could be designed so that they are located outside of the special status and protected habitats. Overhead construction would also remedy the potential environmental impacts on the blueline stream crossing as the entire blueline stream is a protected habitat and underground construction through this protected habitat is not an option.

In August 2025, GWP’s Electrical Engineering Division completed the overhead distribution line extension plan to extend the existing distribution line from just above the Brand Doctor’s House to the point of interconnection at the Brand Landfill location.

The length of this overhead distribution line extension is approximately 2,100 feet to the project site. The final 400 feet from the last power pole across the project site to the point of interconnection will be underground. The engineering estimate for construction of the underground distribution line extension is approximately $1 million.

The estimated timeline for construction of the underground infrastructure is six to eight weeks. This distribution line extension will be installed by GWP’s Overhead Electrical Line team and funded by GWP’s City Owned Solar Program Capital Improvement Program.
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In September 2025, GWP’s project manager conducted a follow-up site walk with the TRC Biologist to review the recently completed overhead distribution line extension plan. The Biologist provided feedback regarding the location of one power pole, which was within a protected area that would require significant mitigation measures. In October 2025, GWP’s Electrical Engineering team revised the overhead plan to address the feedback received from the Biologist. After reviewing the final overhead plan, the Biologist accepted the plan and provided additional guidance on next steps including the Worker Environmental Awareness Program and the required pre-construction surveys.

In January 2026, City staff and Motive Energy completed the CEQA analysis for the project as well as the design of the primary distribution line extension from the nearby Brand Park to the project site. On June 3, 2026, the Planning Commission unanimously approved the CEQA exemption and authorized the project to move forward with the following conditions to be presented to City Council upon seeking approval for the award of contract to Motive Energy.

Condition No. 1
The document titled “excerpt from L.C. Brand’s Grand Deed” presented during public comment shall be reviewed by the City Attorney’s office to verify whether it presents any legal issues that would affect the grant of the CUP. Review of the document must present no legal issues for the CUP to be valid.

Condition No. 1 Resolution
Staff first obtained a certified letter from a licensed surveyor confirming that the Project area is located within the property as described in the deed.

The City Attorney’s Office then reviewed the restriction outlined in the deed and the historical uses of the property. The restriction in the Brand Park Grant Deed reads as follows:
“That said property and its appurtenances shall be used exclusively as and for a park and shall always be known as Brand Park, and shall be maintained for the benefit, recreation and pleasure of its inhabitants, and shall be developed and kept in good condition as the best public parks of a similar nature in Southern California.”
The proposed Brand Park Solar Project raises the question of whether a publicly owned solar installation on a small portion of deed-restricted parkland is consistent with the requirements of the L.C. Brand Grant Deed, which provides that the property be maintained "as and for a public park…for the benefit, recreation and pleasure of its inhabitants." California law generally holds that land conveyed for a specified public purpose may not be diverted to an unrelated use. However, courts have also recognized that certain ancillary or accessory uses that support or are compatible with park purposes may be permissible, depending on the language of the deed and the nature of the proposed use.
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Relevant case law provides guidance on this issue. In Roberts v. City of Palos Verdes Estates (1949), the court found that park maintenance buildings and vehicle storage serving multiple city properties violated a deed restriction because the deed expressly limited structures to those incidental to the use of the specific park. By contrast, in Abbot Kinney Co. v. City of Los Angeles (1963), a parking lot serving beach visitors was upheld because it directly facilitated public access and enjoyment of the dedicated parkland. These cases demonstrate that the permissibility of non-recreational use depends on whether it is consistent with the park's dedicated purpose and the specific language of the governing deed.

The principles summarized in McQuillin's Municipal Corporations treatise similarly recognize that municipalities generally may not convert dedicated parkland to unrelated public uses, such as public buildings, highways, or parking lots unrelated to park functions. At the same time, the treatise acknowledges that portions of parkland may be devoted to uses that are consistent with, or not destructive of, the park's recreational purpose under particular circumstances.

Applying these principles to the proposed Project, the solar facility would occupy approximately 2.1 acres within the approximately 37-acre closed Brand Park landfill, representing less than one percent of the 219-acre deed-restricted parkland. The Project would be publicly owned and is intended to generate renewable energy that would be delivered to GWP’s electric grid to provide electricity to GWP customers, rather than serve as a commercial or utility-scale development. Importantly, the proposed location is situated on a capped landfill area that has not been available for active or passive recreation for decades. Accordingly, the Project would not displace existing recreational facilities or reduce the public's access to usable parkland.

The history of the Project site further supports this conclusion. Beginning in 1978, the area operated as a permitted Class II-2 sanitary landfill that accepted inert construction materials, street sweepings, and green waste generated by the City. Landfill operations ceased around 2009, and subsequent regulatory approvals authorized post-closure recycling activities. Following closure, the landfill was capped with gravel and has since remained unavailable for recreational use. The proposed solar facility would utilize this previously disturbed and non-recreational portion of the park without altering the park's existing recreational amenities.

The proposed installation is also consistent with common public-sector practices.

Solar facilities have been successfully incorporated into park infrastructure throughout Southern California, including installations on maintenance buildings, visitor facilities, parking canopies, and closed landfill sites. Within Glendale, solar facilities currently operate at Fremont Park and the Glendale Sports Complex, the latter generating approximately 1.3 megawatts while also providing shaded parking. The proposed Brand Park Solar Project, with an anticipated capacity of approximately 1.8 megawatts, is comparable in scale and is not considered a utility-scale energy facility.

The L.C. Brand Grant Deed does not contain language limiting improvements solely to facilities directly serving the Brand park. Rather, the deed broadly requires that 104 of 196

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the property be maintained for the "benefit, recreation, and pleasure" of the City's inhabitants and developed as one of the best public parks of a similar nature in Southern California. These broader provisions provide greater flexibility in accommodating improvements that produce a public benefit without materially interfering with recreational use.

Because the proposed solar facility would be located on a previously disturbed, non-recreational portion of the park, would occupy only a minimal percentage of the deed-restricted property, would provide renewable energy benefiting all the City’s electric customers, and would preserving existing recreational opportunities, the Project can reasonably be characterized as an incidental and compatible public use rather than a substantial diversion of parkland. Based on the applicable deed language, relevant case law, and the unique circumstances of the project site, the proposed Brand Park Solar Project is consistent with the purposes of the L.C. Brand Grant Deed and does not constitute a violation of its restrictions.

Condition No. 2
Include a description of reasonable efforts to underground the distribution extension line or produce verifiable studies indicating that underground is not feasible due to the geological foundations of the area.

Condition No. 2 Resolution
In addition to the efforts described in this staff report to determine the most environ- mentally compliant and financially feasible construction approach for the electric distribution line extension, GWP also considered a ground level distribution system (GLDS). A GLDS is essentially electrical conduits encased in concrete at grade or just beneath the surface. A GLDS would present the same environmental impacts to special status or protected habitats as the underground construction approach. In addition, while a GLDS eliminates the aesthetic of additional overhead power lines (overhead high-power transmission lines already exist in this area), the trade-off would be a grade level concrete encasement approximately 3,700 feet in length along the roadway leading up to the project site that would impact protected habitat and cross blue line stream areas.

Next Steps
Upon approval and execution of the EPC contract, Motive Energy will proceed with the Building & Safety plan review and permitting process, which may include additional design and engineering revisions. Construction is expected to commence immediately following permit issuance with an estimated duration of approximately eight to nine months. Substantial completion is anticipated in mid-2027, followed by final completion and commissioning of the project in late-2027. Post construction maintenance and operations of the solar array will be provided through a separate service agreement for professional annual inspections to ensure peak performance.

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
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FISCAL IMPACT
The total cost for construction of the Brand Park Solar Photovoltaic Project is $3,790,797, plus a 15% contingency of $568,620, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $4,359,417. Funds for Phase 1 of the City-Owned Solar Development Program were secured through previous budgetary processes, and sufficient Capital Improvement Program funds, including the 15% contingency, remain available. No additional appropriations are requested at this time.

Existing Appropriation
Amount Account String Funding Source
$4,359,417 GL: 43110-5830-GWP-0020-P0000-
PL: GWP00660BN
Electric Depreciation Fund
Department Cost Center Program
Glendale Water
and Power
Projects

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
The proposed Project is categorically exempt from the CEQA pursuant to Guidelines Sections 15303 (Class 3 – New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) and 15304 (Class 4 – Minor Alterations to Land). A Notice of Exemption was filed after the June 3, 2026, Planning Commission meeting.

The project consists of the installation and operation of a ground-mounted solar photovoltaic system, including associated transformers, inverters, combiner panels, and related utility infrastructure, on an approximately 2.1-acre portion of an existing disturbed and previously graded inactive landfill pad within a larger 219-acre City-owned property. The project would not result in substantial modification to existing topography, removal of mature or indigenous trees, or significant grading. The project site consists of a manufactured flat pad on an inactive landfill and does not require substantial alteration of natural landforms, with only minor site preparation and leveling of an existing graded pad anticipated.

The Project site is partially urbanized consisting of paved and unpaved roadways frequented by the general public for hiking and which is surrounded by hillside open space natural habitat. The Project was designed to avoid any impact on natural habitat. In October 2025, TRC prepared a Biological Resources Assessment to analyze for potential impacts resulting from the Project that may disturb existing native species/natural habitats/features within the Project’s approximately 2.1-acre scope of work area, as well as within a 100-foot buffer around the Project. Based upon TRC’s findings, the Project was designed to avoid disturbance to all native vegetation on the Project site so as to avoid potential impacts to biological resources which includes avoidance of storage of vehicles, equipment, and materials stockpiling at locations adjacent to or bordering the Project site. Additionally, a focused pre-construction surveys of nesting birds and raptors, a Least Bell’s vireo survey, and pre-construction surveys for special status wildlife including the Crotch’s Bumble Bee and Western Spadefoot Toad, will occur prior to issuance of building permits and commencement of construction. Project implementation also includes biological resource observation of 106 of 196

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the Project site during the respective breeding season.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
In accordance with the City Campaign Finance Ordinance No. 5744, the Campaign Disclosures including 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 (10%) interest in the company are attached as Exhibit 1.

ALTERNATIVE TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Do not authorize the City Manager to execute an EPC Contract with Motive Energy, in which case the Brand Landfill Solar Project will not proceed.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

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

Ruzan Soloyan, Clean Energy Officer
Bryan Salazar, Business Transformation Manager
Approved by:

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

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit 1: Campaign Finance Disclosure Form for Motive Energy Storage Systems, LLC
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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 finds that that the Council of the City of Glendale, having previously by Resolution No. 23-24 as amended by Resolution No. 23-179, authorized the General Manager of Glendale Water & Power Department (GWP) to utilize the engineer, procure, construct (EPC) alternative project delivery method for the construction of the Project, and further approved the selection of Motive Energy Storage Systems, LLC (Motive Energy) on November 14, 2023, hereby authorizes the City Manager, or his designee, subject to approval of the City Attorney, to enter into an EPC contract with Motive Energy for the engineering and construction of the Brand Park Solar Photovoltaic Project for a not to exceed amount of $3,790,797, plus a 15% contingency of $568,620, as recommended in the report dated August 25, 2026 by the General Manager of GWP.

Vote as follows:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
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EXHIBIT 1

CAMPAIGN FINANCE ORDINANCE DISCLOSURE FORM
City of Glendale

DISCLOSURE - CAMPAIGN FINANCE ORDINANCE
The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 5744, ·campaign Finance Ordinance," which became effective on September 9, 2011, and subsequently amended it with Ordinance No. 5768, which became eff ective on March 15, 2012 and Ordinance No. 5885, which became effective on November 3, 2016 ("the Ordinance"). The Ordinance prohibits: (1) A contractor• (including a subcontractor**)- who has a contract with the City of Glendale ("City"), the Successor Agency ("SA"), or the Housing Authority of the City of Glendale ("HA") and that contract is subject to approval by the City Council, SA, or HA- from making a contribution to a City Council member, SA member, HA member, City Clerk, or City Treasurer; and (2) Council members, SA members, and HA members from voting on matters concerning a contract with a person who has provided a campaign contribution.

The Ordinance applies to a contractor whose contract requires the City Council's, SA's, or HA's approval. A contract with the City, SA, or HA is known as a "City Contract." The Ordinance also applies to a subcontractor who has a subcontract through a City Contract. The Ordinance excludes a competitively bid contract awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.

To assist members of the City Council, SA, and HA before they vote on a matter regarding a City Contract, the Ordinance requires City staff to prepare this report which discloses certain information about: the contractor receiving the City Contract, and the subcontractor(s) working under the City Contract.

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• The City Contract is subject to City Council approval; or • The subcontract through a City Contract has a total anticipated or actual value of $25,000 or more; or
• A combination or series of City Contracts totaling $50,000 or more is subject to • A combination or series of subcontracts, for the same or different projects, have an Council approval. amireqate value of $25,000 or more.

Information that must be disclosed: • Name of the person, entity, or organization (i.e., the Contractor or Subcontractor) • Name of the Chief Executive Officer/President
• Chief Operating Officer
• Chief Financial Officer
• Chairperson
• All members of the Board of Directors
• All persons who own more than 10% of the person, entity, or organization • Name of any campaign committee owned or controlled by the person, entity, or organization Please complete the following disclosure form:
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Robert J. lstwan Chief Executive Officer I President 17260 Newhope Street Fountain Valley CA Chief Operati nq Officer
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* "Contractor" is the person, entity, or organization that is the party, or prospective party, to the contract with the City, SA, or HA or any member of that person's, entity's, or organization's Board of Directors, its Chairperson, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, any person with an ownership interest of more than ten percent (10%) in that person, entity, or organization, and any campaign committee that is owned or controlled by that person, entity, or organization. Above please disclose these persons' name and business address.

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•• "Subcontractor" is the person, entity, or organization that has entered into a contract for the performance of all or a portion of the work undertaken under an agreement with an architect, design professional, engineer, or general or prime contract, usually by a general or prime contractor. Subcontractor includes any member of that person's, entity's, or organization's Board of Directors, its Chairperson, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, any person with an ownership interest of more than ten percent (10%) in that person, entity, or organization, and any campaign committee that is owned or controlled by that person, entity, or organization. Above please disclose these persons' name and business address.

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CERTIFICATION
On behalf of the above-named QI Contractor D Subcontractor:
• I acknowledge that I have a continuing obligation to update this disclosure form if I substitute-or if I select additional-architects, design professionals, contractors, or subcontractors within ten (10) days of the selection or change; and • I hereby certify that:
• I have identified all persons for which the Ordinance requires disclosure; • The information in this disclosure form (and any attachment to this form) is true, accurate, correct, and complete; and • I have been legally authorized to submit this disclosure form.

In total, this disclosure form (including attachments) is _1_07 __ pages.

Print Full Name: _M_a_tth_e_w_M_c_N_uit_y ___________ _ Address: 2692 Dow Avenue, Tustin, CA 92780
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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Public Hearing Re: Amendments to Title 2 and Title 30 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995 (Zoning Code), relating to Murals (Zoning Code Amendment Case No. PZC-0018- 2026).

1. Introduction of Ordinance adding Chapter 30.38 to the Glendale Zoning Code (Title 30), entitled “Murals”, repealing section 30.33.230, and amending sections

2.12.030, 30.33.020, 30.40.010, 30.40.020, 30.41.050, 30.47.020, 30.47.030,

30.47.040, 30.47.050, 30.47.070, 30.47.075, 30.47.090, and 30.61.010 of the Glendale Municipal Code (GMC), 1995.

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Public Hearing
Approved for August 25, 2026 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report details the introduction of an Ordinance proposing a new chapter to Title 30 of the Glendale Municipal Code (GMC) entitled “Murals”, repealing one section, and amending thirteen sections of the GMC, 1995 (collectively, “amendments”).

The Zoning Code amendments update the existing mural design review standards and establish a clear set of procedures for mural installation, maintenance and de-installation.

The amendments were presented to the Arts & Culture Commission on June 18, 2026, and they unanimously approved a motion recommending that the Planning Commission review and recommend to the City Council adopt the proposed amendments. The amendments were presented to the Planning Commission for review on July 15, 2026.

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a motion recommending the City Council adopt the proposed amendments with the following comments:
1) The draft ordinance shall be revised to include language stating that if the applicant seeks to extend the term of the mural permit and the extension includes no design changes or alterations to the mural, the mural permit fee shall be 25% of the original permit fee amount;
2) The draft ordinance shall be revised to include the new language in GMC Section

30.47.020 from Ordinance No. 6052.
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RECOMMENDATION
That City Council review and adopt the proposed Ordinance with the Planning Commission’s recommended amendments.

ANALYSIS
On November 3, 2020, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 5955, which amended various sections of Title 30 of the Glendale Municipal Code (“GMC”), and transferred design review authority of murals from the Design Review Board to the Arts & Culture Commission. Currently, regulations regarding murals exist under various sections in the Glendale Zoning Code (Title 30). Further, the current mural regulations are minimal and do not provide a thorough procedure for mural installation, maintenance, and removal.

Consequently, Staff is proposing a new GMC chapter dedicated to mural regulations that establishes clear standards and addresses installation, maintenance and removal procedures. Additionally, other GMC sections referencing murals are recommended for amendment/deletion so that the mural regulations are consolidated into one chapter.

To establish a mural ordinance that will address these issues, Library, Arts & Culture (LAC) staff consulted the prominent public art ordinance expert, Sarah Odenkirk, Esq., and Planning staff to ensure legality, accuracy and consistency. After a delay due to a 2024 movement to require muralists to obtain state contractor licenses – similar to painters – on January 1, 2026, a new law took effect (SB 456) which exempts muralists from California State contractor’s license requirements.

Following passage of SB 456, Planning and LAC staff completed review of the proposed Ordinance and the related Mural Policies and Procedures and Required Documents and presented same to the Arts & Culture Commission on June 18, 2026. The Arts & Culture Commission unanimously approved a motion recommending that the Planning Commission review and recommend the City Council adopt the proposed Code amendments (EXHIBIT 2). The Arts & Culture Commission did not receive any public comment in opposition to the proposed Mural Ordinance.

On July 15, 2026, the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed ordinance and unanimously approved a motion to recommend adoption of these amendments to the City Council, with the following comments: 1) The draft ordinance shall be revised for City Council consideration to include language stating that if the applicant seeks to extend the term of the mural permit and the extension includes no design changes or alterations to the mural, the mural permit fee shall be 25% of the original mural permit fee amount; and 2) The draft ordinance shall be revised for City Council consideration to include the new language in GMC Section 30.47.020 from Ordinance No. 6052 (EXHIBIT 3).

Proposed Addition of Chapter 30.38:

Current Zoning Code standards regulates murals through various sections, including Chapters 30.33 “SIGNS”, 30.40 “APPLICATION FILING AND PROCEDURES”, 30.47 “DESIGN REVIEW”, and 30.61 “HEARING AND PUBLIC NOTICES”. The proposed Chapter 30.38 establishes one GMC chapter dedicated to mural regulation. It provides appropriate time, place, and manner requirements for murals and a thorough procedure 113 of 196

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for how murals should be installed, maintained, and removed, which are standards that do not currently exist in the Zoning Code. Additionally, the proposed Ordinance expands the locations where murals can be located from only Commercial and Industrial Zones to Commercial, Mixed Use, Industrial, and Transit Oriented Development Zones.

The following is a summary of the proposed Chapter 30.38 Sections:

Section 30.38.010 (Purpose and Intent):

Sets forth the purpose and intent of Chapter 30.38. It is important to encourage original murals on public and private buildings in the City because they are an essential element of the City’s quality of life and they prevent vandalism and eradicate blight. While the City has a desire to encourage artistic expression throughout the City, the proposed Chapter 30.38 also regulates murals on a content-neutral basis and establishes reasonable time, place, and manner requirements.

Section 30.38.020 (Definitions):

Provides definitions of words and phrases that are relevant to the Chapter.

Section 30.38.030 (Applicability):

Establishes the locations where murals can be located, which include Commercial, Mixed Use, Industrial, and Transit Oriented Development Zones, and provides the processes for installing murals on private and public property.

Section 30.38.040 (Mural Permit Required):

Requires a person to first obtain a Mural Permit and a recordation of a Mural Maintenance Agreement before installing a mural on private property.

Section 30.38.050 (General Regulations):

Provides the general regulations for murals, including but not limited to the size of the mural, what the mural may consist of or contain, the brightness of the mural, whether anything may protrude from the mural, where the mural may be located, and what may be included in the signature area of the mural.

Section 30.38.060 (Mural Permit Application):

Establishes the Mural Permit application process. Applications are submitted to the Library, Arts & Culture Department. Applications include a Mural Maintenance Agreement if the Mural is to be located on private property, an Artist Waiver and Agreement for Mural Placed on Private Property, a Mural Permit fee, Certified public notice mailing list for all owners and occupants within a 500 foot radius of the project, site plan and rendering of the mural, and any additional information or materials deemed reasonably necessary by the Library, Arts & Culture Director or designee. The Director of Library, Arts & Culture shall determine whether the applications are complete before the application is submitting for review by the Arts & Culture Commission.
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Section 30.38.070 (Authority):

Establishes that the Arts & Culture Commission shall be the review authority for all Mural Permit Applications.

Section 30.38.080 (Public Notice and Hearings):

Sets forth the procedure for public notice and hearings regarding Mural Permit applications. The notice of the hearing must contain the date, time, and place of the hearing, the general nature of the proposed permit, the address or description of the property involved, and shall be mailed at least 10 days before the date of the hearing to property owners and occupants within a 500 foot radius of the property. At least 10 days before the hearing, the applicant must also post a poster sized sign in a conspicuous place on the property.

Section 30.38.090 (Artist Waiver and Agreement for Murals Placed on Private Property):

Requires property owners to first obtain an executed Artist Waiver and Agreement from the Artist who designed the Mural sought to be placed upon the property prior to the issuance of any Mural Permit and prior to the execution of any Mural Maintenance Agreement.

Section 30.38.100 (Mural Maintenance Agreement):

Completion of a Mural Maintenance Agreement is a prerequisite to the issuance of a Mural Permit. The Director of Library, Arts & Culture, or a designee, is authorized to record the Mural Maintenance after the 15-day appeal period has lapsed.

Section 30.38.110 (Mural Alterations):

Prohibits alterations to any permitted mural without first obtaining a Mural Permit approving the proposed alteration.

Section 30.38.120 (Permit Termination, Extension and Duration):

Governs duration, extension and termination of a Mural Permit. A Mural Permit terminates 6 months after the granting of the permit unless the right or privilege has commenced in good faith prior to such time. Applicants may request and be granted a one-time extension of an additional 6 months by submitting a written request for extension and demonstrating that a reasonable effort to act on such right or privilege has commenced within 6 months of the approval date. The Director of Library, Arts & Culture may grant a Mural Permit for a period of time not to exceed 5 years and the term may be extended at the discretion of the Director of Library, Arts & Culture.

Section 30.38.130 (Appeal Process):

Establishes the appeal process for Mural Permits. Any aggrieved party may appeal the decision of the Arts & Culture Commission to approve, approve with conditions, or deny a Mural Permit to the City Council in the manner provided in Chapter 2.88 of the GMC. If an applicant wants to change a mural design after a decision has 115 of 196

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been made by the Arts & Culture Commission, the applicant may submit a modified mural design and maintenance plan to be considered by the City Council on appeal, or withdraw the Mural Permit application.

Section 30.38.140 (Mural Removal):

Provides that a mural may be removed prior to its Removal Date at the request of the applicant or property owner, or at the request of the Library, Arts & Culture Department. The process for early removal is set forth in the City of Glendale Mural Policies and Procedures and Required Documents.

Section 30.38.150 (Prohibition and Enforcement):

Violations of the Chapter may result in administrative fines, penalties, costs, and revocation of the Mural Permit. A violation of the Chapter is also a misdemeanor.

Section 30.38.160 (Promulgation of Policies and Guidelines):

Authorizes the Library, Arts & Culture Department to adopt rules of procedure it deems necessary to properly exercise its powers and duties regarding murals.

The following is a summary of the proposed amendments to the GMC related to Murals:

Proposed Amendments to GMC Section 2.12.030:

Provide the Library, Arts & Culture Department the authority to promulgate and implement mural program guidelines, policies, and procedures.

Proposed Amendments to GMC Sections 30.33.020, 30.33.230, 30.40.010,

30.40.020, 30.41.050, 30.47.020, 30.47.030, 30.47.040, 30.47.050, 30.47.070,

30.47.075, 30.47.090, and 30.61.010:

These “clean up” amendments to various Zoning Code sections remove mention of murals and their review body as murals will be governed under the proposed Chapter 30.38.

The proposed amendments also include a correction to GMC Section 30.47.020 pertaining to Design Review exemptions that was inadvertently changed when the Zoning Code was amended to add Objective Design Standards (ODS) earlier this year. In 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 6027 as part of the Community Development Department’s process streamlining efforts. In May of 2026, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 6052 establishing ODS for multi-family and mixed-use development in commercial and residential zones which included revisions to GMC Section 30.47.020, but the ODS ordinance unintentionally included old language that had been modified in the 2024 ordinance change. The proposed Mural Ordinance makes that correction.

The Mural Policies and Procedures and Required Documents (“Policies and Procedures”) was presented as an exhibit to the Arts & Culture Commission on June 18, 2026 and to the Planning Commission on July 15, 2026. The Policies and Procedures attached hereto as Exhibit 1 have subsequently been revised to include additional documents to the Original Mural Art Application, specifically a Conflict of Interest Statement and an 116 of 196

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Owner/Applicant Affidavit, and to include an Information Sheet – Campaign Finance Ordinance for Applicants Seeking Entitlement.

At the time of adoption of the proposed Mural Ordinance, staff will include a resolution seeking to amend the Citywide Fee Schedule to include a Mural Renewal Fee of $25, which is 25% of the Mural Permit Fee, if the applicant seeks to extend the term of the mural permit and the extension incudes no design changes or alterations to the mural.

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
On November 17, 2021, LAC staff hosted an online Mural Ordinance Community Input meeting and invited constituents to share feedback on a proposed mural ordinance for the City of Glendale.

The Zoning Code requires public notice when the Council considers adoption of amendments to the Zoning Code. Staff has published all required notices for this hearing.

Public notice was also provided for the Planning Commission hearing on July 15, 2026.

On August 17, 2026, staff sent an email to the 4,000+ subscribers of the Arts & Culture email list, including artists, arts organizations, and interested parties prior to the City Council meeting. The email informed recipients of the proposed Mural Ordinance and invited public participation and comment.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), staff has determined, and will recommend that the Planning Commission and the City Council find, that these proposed amendments to Title 30 of the Glendale Municipal Code (the Zoning Code) are exempt from further review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15301 and 15305.

CEQA Guidelines section 15301 entitled “Existing Facilities” exempts from CEQA the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing licensing, or minor alteration to existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features involving negligible or no expansion of the existing or former use.

This Ordinance provides a permitting procedure pursuant to which Murals may be installed on existing public and or private structures and does not involve the expansion of the use. CEQA Guidelines section 15305 entitled “Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations” exempts from CEQA minor alterations in land use limitations in areas with an average slope of less than 20%, which do not result in any changes in land use or density.

This Ordinance may result in minor alterations in land use limitations, specifically Mural installations, and does not result in any changes in land use or density.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
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ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
1) Do not introduce proposed ordinance, in which case the existing standards will remain in effect.
2) Propose revisions to the ordinance, which would require review by Planning Commission and the return of the amended ordinance to City Council later. 3)City Council may consider any other alternative not proposed by staff.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

Lessa Kanani’opua Pelayo-Lozada, Director of Library, Arts & Culture Prepared by:

Jennifer Fukutomi-Jones, Assistant Director of Library, Arts & Culture Approved by:

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

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
EXHIBIT 1 – Proposed Mural Policies and Procedures
EXHIBIT 2 – Arts & Culture Commission Meeting Mural Ordinance Motion (7.22.26) EXHIBIT 3 – Planning Commission Meeting Mural Ordinance Motion (7.28.26) 118 of 196

1 ORDINANCE NO. _______

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 30.38 ENTITLED
“MURALS”, REPEALING SECTION 30.33.230, AND AMENDING SECTIONS

2.12.030, 30.33.020, 30.40.010, 30.40.020, 30.41.050, 30.47.020, 30.47.030,

30.47.040, 30.47.050, 30.47.070, 30.47.075, 30.47.090, AND 30.61.010 OF THE GLENDALE MUNICIPAL CODE, 1995
(CASE NO. PZC-0018-2026)
WHEREAS, art in public places is an essential element of the City of Glendale's quality of life, contributing to what makes Glendale a special place to live, work, and shop; and
WHEREAS, the City has an interest in encouraging original art in the form of murals on public and private buildings as an investment in cultural capital to create tourist interest points, and to develop community identity and to serve the public interest by eradicating blight created by large blank walls that are sometimes the target of vandals; and
WHEREAS, the City’s permit process for allowing a mural is intended to allow murals on public and private buildings on a content-neutral basis while ensuring compliance with time, place and manner requirements such as size, location, structural integrity, and safety rules; and
WHEREAS, selection of murals will be based on input from the Arts & Culture Commission so as to enhance relevance of a proposed mural to the proposed location, to ensure maintenance obligations can be fulfilled, to ensure no financial burdens are placed on the City and the community, and to identify locations where murals will create and enhance the City’s identity and sense of place; and WHEREAS, this Ordinance establishing a mural permitting process is consistent with the mission of the Arts & Culture Commission, the policies of the Library, Arts & Culture Department, and the City of Glendale’s desire to encourage artistic expression throughout the City of Glendale; and
WHEREAS, the mural ordinance will be administered by the Library, Arts & Culture Department, and is in the vital and best interests of the City.

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

SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.
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2 SECTION 2. Section 2.12.030 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995 is hereby amended to read as follows:

2.12.030 Library, arts and culture department—Director generally—Fees for special services.

A. The office of director of library, arts and culture is created. For the purposes of this chapter, the director of library, arts and culture shall be the head of the library, arts and culture department and shall be an officer of the city.

B. The library, arts and culture department may charge fees for specialized services that it provides. The type of services and initial amount or rate of such fees to be paid to the city as provided in this section shall be established by resolution of the city council. Modification of any such fees may be made once annually by the director of library, arts and culture with the written approval of the city manager where the costs for such services make it appropriate. The schedule for such fees shall remain on file and be available in the central library, arts and culture administration office.

C. The library, arts and culture department may promulgate mural program policies, guidelines, and implementation procedures for purposes of implementing the regulations set forth in Chapter 30.38.

SECTION 3. Section 30.33.020 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995 is hereby amended to read as follows:

30.33.020 Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them unless otherwise noted:
“Accessory sign”
means any sign which carries advertisement incidental and related only to the primary use of the premises or site on which it is located, including signs or sign devices indicating the business transacted at, services rendered, goods sold or produced on the premises by either the owner, occupant or developer of the premises or site. “Advertising structure”
means a sign structure.
“Animated sign”
means a sign which is designed and constructed to give a message through a sequence of progressive changes of parts by either action or motion, flashing or color changes requiring electrical or manual energy. When an animated sign is permitted as a creative sign, it shall not contain a video screen displaying advertising content in 120 of 196

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“Area of a sign”
means the entire area within a single continuous perimeter as measured pursuant to Section 30.33.120, which encloses the extreme limits of the advertising message, announcement, declaration, demonstration, display, illustration, picture, insignia, logogram, surface or space of a similar nature, together with any frame, background area of sign, structural trim or other material, color or condition which forms an integral part of the display, excluding the necessary supports or uprights on which such sign is placed.
“Awning”
means a permanent or temporary structure attached to and wholly supported by a wall of a building and installed over and partially in front of doors, windows or other openings in a building and consisting of a frame and a top of canvas or other similar material covering the entire space enclosed between the frame. “Background area of sign”
means the entire area in which copy could be placed.
“Banner”
means any pennant, streamer, flag, picture, figure or other object, regardless of the material of which it is made, which is suspended or otherwise designed for decoration or advertisement, or to attract the attention of passersby; excepting, however, official warning devices, public service facilities, streetlights, and similar safety devices. “Billboard”
means a nonaccessory sign as defined in this section.
“Bulletin board”
means an accessory sign structure located out-of-doors which displays small signs or the name or title, announcements, and other pertinent information pertaining to a public, charitable or religious use.
“Canopy”
means a fixed shelter of any material and of any length, projecting from and connected to a building and/or columns and/or posts from the ground, or supported by a frame extending from the building and/or columns or posts from the ground. “Canopy” includes a marquee. “Canopy” does not include a shelter whose roof is also a walkway or area being used as a balcony for an upper floor occupancy. “Changeable copy sign”
means an accessory sign that is characterized by changeable copy regardless of method of attachment.
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4 “Construction sign”
means a sign erected and maintained within a construction project site and indicating only the name of the project, names of those individuals or businesses directly connected with the construction project, their addresses and telephone numbers, and information regarding direction, price or terms.
“Creative sign”
means an accessory sign with a high quality of design that meets the creative sign requirements of Section 30.33.225.
“Directional sign”
means an accessory sign designed to guide or direct pedestrian or vehicular traffic. “Electric sign”
means any sign that has the surface composed in whole or in part of glass or other transparent material and which is illuminated or energized with electrical current. “Erect”
means to build, construct, alter, repair, display, relocate, attach, hang, place, suspend, affix or paint.
“Facing” or “face”
means the surface of a signboard, background area, and structural trim upon, against or through which a message is displayed or illustrated on the sign. “Flashing sign”
means an illuminated sign which exhibits changing light or color effect by blinking or any other such means so as to provide a nonconstant illumination. “Freeway”
means a highway, in respect to which the owners of abutting lands have no right or easement of access to or from their abutting lands, or in respect to which such owners have only a limited or restricted right or easement of access, the precise route for which has been determined and designated as a freeway by an authorized agency of the state or a political subdivision thereof. The term indicates the main traveled portion of the traffic way, all land situated within the right-of-way, and all ramps and appurtenant land and structures.
“Grade”
has the same meaning as set out in Section 30.70.080.
“Ground floor occupancy”
means a premises designed for human occupancy that has at least one ground-level public entrance.
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5 “Ground sign”
means a sign supported by a sign structure, other than the wall of a building, placed in or upon the ground. “Ground sign” shall include signs on walls and fences whether or not such walls and fences are attached to a building.
“Height of sign”
means the vertical distance measured from ground level to the highest point of such sign or sign structure.
“High rise wall sign”
means a sign located at or above the sixth floor of a building that displays characters, letters, figures, designs or logograms.
“Identification sign”
means a sign that serves to identify only the name, address and lawful use of the premises upon which it is located and which sets forth no other advertisement. “Illuminated sign”
means a sign which has characters, letters, figures, designs, logograms, pictures or outlines illuminated by a source of energy directly or indirectly in order to make visible the message. This definition shall include internally and externally lighted signs and reflectorized, glowing and radiating signs.

Illumination, direct.
“Direct illumination” means the source of light is on the exterior of sign and reflecting upon sign.

Illumination, indirect.
“Indirect illumination” means the source of the light is within interior of sign structure. “Informational sign”
means a sign which conveys information such as restrooms, no parking, and the like but does not contain advertising, brand or trade or center name information. “Light projection sign”
means a sign that projects an image or message via light onto a surface of a building or structure of a hospital in the MS zone. Light projection signs may not be animated. “Lot”
has the same meaning as set out in Section 30.70.100.
“Mall”
means a privately owned pedestrian way at least 20 feet deep providing public access to three or more commercial establishments.
“Marquee”
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6 means a permanent roofed structure attached to and supported by the building and projecting over public property.
“Marquee sign”
means an accessory sign, attached to a marquee or canopy. “Menu board”
means an accessory sign displaying the type and price of food and beverages available at a restaurant, delicatessen, or portable vending cart. “Mural”
means a sign consisting of a picture, painting, or other art work applied to and made integral with an exterior wall surface of a building, structure, fence, or garden wall and which contains no copy, lettering, symbols, or any references directly related to the promotion of any product, business, organization, service, cause, or place. “Moving sign”
means any sign or device which has any visible moving part, visible revolving part, or visible mechanical movement of any description, or other apparent visible movement achieved by electrical, electronic or kinetic means, including intermittent electrical pulsation, or by actions of wind currents.
“New development”
means any development project, development, construction, rehabilitation or renovation that requires Stage II: Final review by the Glendale Redevelopment Agency pursuant to the Glendale Redevelopment design review guidelines. “Nonaccessory sign”
means any sign that carries advertisement other than that of an accessory sign. “Pedestrian sign”
means a portable sign which may be permitted in pedestrian-oriented commercial areas pursuant to the provisions in sections 30.33.110 and 30.33.215. “Political campaign sign”
means a sign that announces candidates seeking elected public office and other pertinent data.
“Portable sign”
means a sign designed to be transported from place to place while supported or carried by one or more persons and not affixed, anchored or secured to the ground or a sign structure.
“Projecting sign”
means any sign the surface or plane of which is not substantially parallel to the surface or plane of the supporting wall, fence, canopy or marquee to which it is attached. 124 of 196

7 “Public entrance”
means an entryway to a building that is open to the general public and which provides direct access to a floor area of the building available to and designed for occupation by and use of the general public.
“Pump island”
means a group of fuel pump dispenser units separated by service driveways on each side.
“Pump top sign”
means a sign which displays characters, letters, figures, designs, logograms or pictures located on or above a single fuel pump dispenser unit. “Real estate sign”
means a temporary sign indicating that certain property, or portion thereof, is for sale, lease or rent, and containing only the following information: a description of the property offered for sale, lease, rent; the name, address and telephone number of the owner, broker or other person(s) offering the property for sale, lease or rent; directions to the property; and “open house” information.
“Roof”
means the upper portion of a building, structure, marquee, or canopy that provides shelter from downward-directed elements such as rain, snow, hail, sleet, and sun rays. “Roof sign”
means any sign or portion thereof located on, or extending over the roof, marquee or canopy of a building and either supported by the roof, marquee or canopy or by an independent sign structure. As used in this chapter, a roof sign shall not mean any sign defined as a wall sign. A roof sign shall also not mean a marquee sign which is located on the roof of a canopy or marquee which roof is at least three feet lower in elevation than the adjacent roof of the attached building or is at least three feet lower in elevation than the top of the parapet wall of the attached building. “Sign”
means any material, device or lettered or pictorial matter or copy when used or located in such a manner as to be visible by the public from outdoors, for display of an advertisement, notice, directional matter, name, logogram, announcement, declaration, demonstration, display, illustration or insignia used to advertise, promote or attract the interest of any person, business, activity, institution or organization. However, a sign shall not include the following:

A. Official notices authorized by a court, public body or officer; B. Building entrance numbers not exceeding 10 square feet in total area; 125 of 196

8 C. The flag of the United States of America, the flag of any other government entity, or the flag of any religious entity;
D. Religious icons, such as a cross or other religious symbol, when not integral to a written sign;
E. Memorial plaques, historical plaques, monuments or tablets; “cornerstones” indicating the name of a building and date of construction, when cut or carved into any masonry surface or when made of bronze or other incombustible material and made an integral part of the building or structure; F. Holiday decorations displayed between November 1st and January 15th. “Sign program”
means a set of design standards or criteria, in addition to the sign regulations contained in this chapter, which governs the signs of a designated lot or site. “Sign structure”
means any structure that supports or is designed to support any sign as defined in this chapter. A sign structure may be a single pole or may be an integral part of a building or fence or wall.
“Site”
means two or more contiguous lots or parcels which are used or developed in any manner, jointly.
“Spandrel sign”
means and includes, for the purposes of this chapter, a sign or a group of signs which displays characters, letters, figures, designs, logograms or pictures located between or extending from the supporting columns of a canopy structure. “String lights” or “string lighting”
means and includes series of light bulbs mounted on a flexible cord arrangement such as Christmas lighting or similar lighting when used or displayed on property for the purpose of attracting attention as a sign. “String lighting” shall not include permanently installed channel lighting when such lighting is used as an architectural feature of a building or facade in compliance with the electrical code. “Subdivision sign”
means an accessory sign erected and maintained only within the boundaries of the subdivision.
“Temporary sign”
means a sign that is intended to advertise specific community, civic or construction projects, real estate for sale, lease or rent, or other special events for a finite period of time.
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9 “Trim”
means any molding, battens, cappings, matting strips, latticing or platforms which may be attached to a sign structure.
“Under marquee sign”
means an accessory sign attached beneath a canopy, awning or marquee. “Wall sign”
means a sign attached to or placed on a building wall, door, window or between two supporting columns of a building.
“Wind sign”
means any sign or portion thereof or series of signs, banners, flags, pennants, spinners, streamers or other objects designed and fastened in such a manner as to move upon being subjected to pressure by wind or breeze.

SECTION 4. Section 30.33.230 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995 is hereby repealed.

SECTION 5. Chapter 30.38 entitled “Murals” is hereby added to the Glendale Municipal Code,1995, to read as follows:

CHAPTER 30.38
MURALS

30.38.010 Purpose and Intent.

30.38.020 Definitions.

30.38.030 Applicability.

30.38.040 Mural Permit Required.

30.38.050 General Regulations.

30.38.060 Mural Permit Application.

30.38.070 Authority.

30.38.080 Public Notice and Hearings.

30.38.090 Artist Waiver and Agreement for Murals Placed on Private Property.

30.38.100 Mural Maintenance Agreement.

30.38.110 Mural Alterations.

30.38.120 Permit Termination, Extension and Duration.

30.38.130 Appeal Process.

30.38.140 Mural Removal.

30.38.150 Prohibition and Enforcement.

30.38.160 Promulgation of Policies and Guidelines.

30.38.010 Purpose and Intent.
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10 This Chapter’s purpose and intent is to:

A. Provide opportunities for the installation of public art in the form of Murals within the urban environment as a means of reinforcing Glendale’s identity and civic pride;
B. Encourage artistic expression;
C. Prevent vandalism and increase safety at Mural Sites through City; D. Recognize the importance of Murals to our quality of life and to the local economy as a tourist attraction;
E. Contribute to what makes Glendale a special place to live, work, and shop as art in public places is an essential element of the City of Glendale's quality of life;
F. Encourage original Murals on public and private buildings as an investment in cultural capital to create tourist interest points, to develop community identity, and to serve the public interest by eradicating blight created by large uninteresting, blank walls that are sometimes the target of vandals; G. A llow Murals on public and private buildings on a content-neutral basis while ensuring compliance with reasonable time, place, and manner requirements such as regulations that structural integrity and safety rules, obtaining advisory community input so as to enhance relevance of a proposed Mural to the proposed location, ensuring maintenance obligations so that no financial burdens are placed on the City and the community, and placing Murals where such Murals will be most impactful in creating identity and sense of place; and H. Establish a standalone Mural Ordinance consistent with the mission of the Arts & Culture Commission, the policies of the Library, Arts & Culture Department, and the City of Glendale’s desire to encourage artistic expression throughout the City of Glendale.

These findings of fact establish the justification for the Council’s authorization of a Mural ordinance to be administered by the Library, Arts & Culture Department.

30.38.020 Definitions.

For the purposes of this Chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them unless otherwise noted:
“Acknowledgment” means the recognition of the Mural sponsor(s) on the Mural, through the placement of the Mural sponsor’s name or logo in the Signature Area of the Mural.
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11 “Alteration” means any change in a permitted Mural, such as changing images, materials, colors, or size of the Mural. Alteration does not include changes to the Mural caused by exposure to the elements, maintenance, or repair of the Mural whether due to vandalism or the passage of time.
“Applicant” means a person or organization who applies for a permit to install or alter a Mural, whether or not such person or organization is the owner of the property where the Mural is to be located.
“Artist” means a person who has established a reputation of artistic excellence in the visual, performing, or literary arts as judged by peers, through a record of exhibitions, public commissions, sale of works and/or educational attainment. “Artist Waiver and Agreement for Mural Placed on Private Property” means an agreement with the Mural’s Artist(s) whereby the Artist(s) waive(s) and grant(s) certain rights to the City and/or the private Property Owner(s) with regards to the Mural.

“Commercial Message” means a business name, logo, slogan, trademark, website address, quick response code (QR), social media identifier, or other business identification, including business sponsorship.
“Community Member” means a person who resides, or a business or organization located, within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Glendale. “Content Neutral” means regulation of expression or conduct without regard to the substance or message of the expression or conduct. Content Neutral regulations regulate only the time, place, and manner of speech in contrast to content-based laws, which regulate speech based on content.
“Digitally Printed Image” means a two-dimensional work of art printed by a digital printer which is capable of being adhered onto the exterior surface of a building, fence or permanent vertical surface; on a street, or other pavement, or permanent horizontal surface; the exterior of electrical or other utility boxes; or any other existing surface or structure as authorized by the City.
“Mural” means an artwork not containing any Commercial Message and presented as a painting, mosaic, printed surface, or Projection, installed, applied to, mounted on, or projected on the exterior surface of a building, fence or permanent vertical surface; on a street, or other pavement, or permanent horizontal surface; the exterior of electrical or other utility boxes; or any other existing surface or structure as authorized by the City.
“Mural Maintenance Agreement” means an agreement between private Property Owner(s) and the City whereby the private Property Owner(s) agree to maintain 129 of 196

12 any Mural permitted by the City during the term of the agreement and to remove the Mural by the agreed upon Removal Date.
“Mural Permit” means a permit issued by the Library, Arts & Culture Department allowing for the installation, Alteration, or removal of a Mural pursuant to Chapter 30.38 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995.
“Mural Site” means a City-owned or privately owned location where the City has approved installation of a Mural.
“Projection” means an image or message projected via light onto the exterior surface of a building, fence or permanent vertical surface; on a street, or other pavement, or permanent horizontal surface; the exterior of electrical or other utility boxes; or any other existing surface or structure as authorized by the City. “Property Owner” means the owner of the real property where any Mural is located whether or not the owner is the same as the Mural Permit Applicant. “Removal Date” means the date a permitted Mural must be completely removed pursuant to a Mural Permit or Mural Maintenance Agreement. “Signature Area” means an area of the Mural within a single continuous perimeter, which shall not exceed four (4) square feet at the bottom edge of a Mural where the Mural Artist signs their name, where the Mural sponsor(s) may affix their name or logo, and where the Mural date and copyright information may be provided. If the four square feet area is greater than 10% of the overall size of the Mural, then the Signature Area shall not exceed 10% of the Mural area.

30.38.030 Applicability.

The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to the installation, construction, Alteration, repair, erection, location, maintenance of any Mural or Mural structure within the City.

Murals shall only be located in Commercial Zones (C1 Neighborhood Commercial Zone, C2 Community Commercial Zone, C3 Commercial Service Zone, CR Commercial Retail Zone, CPD Commercial Planned Development Zone, CH Commercial Hillside Zone, and CA Commercial Auto Zone), Mixed Use Zones (IMU Industrial/Commercial Mixed Use Zone, IMU-R Industrial/Commercial-Residential Mixed Use Zone, SFMU Commercial/Residential Mixed Use Zone, and DSP Downtown Specific Plan Zone), Industrial Zones (IND Industrial Zone and T Transportation Zone), or Transit Oriented Development (TOD) zones. Where, in any specific case, different sections of this Chapter specify different requirements, the most restrictive shall govern. The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to specific locations as follows:

A.Private property. Subject to the review and approval of the Arts & Culture Commission, the permission of the Property Owner, and execution of a Mural 130 of 196

13 Maintenance Agreement, Murals may be permitted on private property pursuant to this Section.

B.Public Property. Murals may be authorized for installation on City owned property following the commission, invitation, and approval of the Arts & Culture Commission, and subject to the final review and approval by the City Council.

30.38.040 Mural Permit Required.

It is unlawful for any person to construct, place, erect, maintain, alter, or relocate within the City any Mural on private property, as defined in this Chapter, without first obtaining approval of a Mural Permit from the Arts & Culture Commission, issuance of a Mural Permit by the Library, Arts & Culture Director, or designee, and recordation of a Mural Maintenance Agreement.

30.38.050. General Regulations.

Murals are regulated pursuant to this Chapter. Upon issuance of a Mural Permit, only the following Murals shall be erected and maintained in the zoning districts specified in this Chapter:

A. No part of any Mural shall exceed the height, length or width of the structure or location upon which a Mural is in any manner attached, tiled, painted, or affixed unless permitted to do so with an approved Mural Maintenance Agreement, and with approval of a City issued encroachment permit where any part of the Mural extends into the public right of way.

B. All Murals and Mural structures shall have a smooth surface, and no nails, tacks, rivets, wires or other fastening devices shall be permitted to protrude therefrom except external lamps, neon tubing or artificial illumination (“Illumination”) on walls or any buildings or structures which are necessary to illuminate the Mural and such external Illumination shall not in any manner exceed the height or width of the structure upon which the Mural is in any manner attached, tiled, painted, or affixed.

C. Artist(s) signature(s) and sponsorship recognition shall be confined to the Signature Area.

D. No part of a Mural shall extend more than six (6) inches from the vertical plane of the surface upon which the Mural is in any manner attached, tiled, painted, or affixed. However, Murals approved for installation on any horizontal plane shall be flush with that horizontal plane.

E. No Mural shall consist of, or contain, electrical, or mechanical components, or changing images (moving structural elements, flashing or sequential lights, 131 of 196

14 lighting elements, or other automated methods that result in movement, the appearance of movement, or change of Mural image or message, not including static external illumination turned off and on not more than once every twenty-four (24) hours).

F. No Mural shall be placed on a lot that is located in any zones identified in Section

30.11.010 of this Code and as the same may be amended.

G. The maximum brightness levels of Murals shall not exceed ambient light levels.

The Director of Library, Arts & Culture may require a lighting study, field measurements or other satisfactory method to verify compliance with this requirement.

H. No Mural Permit shall be issued for Digitally Printed Image Murals without the prior review and approval from the Fire Department and the Development Services Division of the Community Development Department.

I. No Murals shall contain any form of Commercial Message. Provided however, the Mural Artist may sign the Mural with the Artist’s name, may provide sponsorship Acknowledgment, and may date and provide copyright notice information in the Signature Area.

J. The Signature Area may contain one Acknowledgment of the Mural sponsor(s) per Mural.

K. Murals shall not contain any obscenity, shall not cause the removal of required landscaping, shall be durable and capable of being well maintained, and shall be located on existing walls.

30.38.060 Mural Permit Application.

Applicants seeking to install a Mural shall file an application with the Library, Arts & Culture Department pursuant to this Section and the City of Glendale Mural Policies and Procedures and Required Documents.

Requests for Mural Permits shall be made on forms prescribed by the Director of Library, Arts & Culture and Mural Permit Applications shall be submitted to the Director of Library, Arts & Culture.

The submission of a Mural Permit application shall include:

A. A completed Mural Permit application.

B. A Mural Maintenance Agreement if the Mural is to be located on private property.

C. An Artist Waiver and Agreement for Mural Placed on Private Property.

D. A Mural Permit fee as set forth in the City-wide fee schedule, as the same may be updated from time to time.
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15 E. Certified public notice mailing list for all owners and occupants within a 500 foot radius of the project, in accordance with Section 30.38.080(A).

F. Site plan and design rendering of the Mural, including but not limited to dimensions of the Mural, proposed materials of the Mural, timeframe for installation, lighting plan, and elevation drawings.

G. Additional information or materials the Library, Arts & Culture Director or designee deems reasonably necessary in order to complete review of the permit application.

All applications shall be deemed filed after thirty (30) days unless the Director of Library, Arts & Culture rejects such application, in writing, within thirty (30) days after submission, specifying why the application is incomplete.

The Director of Library, Arts & Culture shall determine whether the applications and materials for Mural Permits are complete prior to submitting an application for review by the Arts & Culture Commission. Only applications that are deemed complete will be considered for review.

30.38.070 Authority.

The Glendale Arts & Culture Commission shall be the review authority for all Mural Permit Applications.

30.38.080 Public Notice and Hearings.

A. The Library, Arts & Culture Department shall give notice of the public hearing to consider a Mural Permit application. The notice of the public hearing shall contain the date, time and place of the hearing, the general nature of the proposed permit and the street address or legal description of the property involved, including the proposed location of the Mural at the property, and shall be mailed, postage prepaid, at least ten (10) days before the date of the hearing to both Property Owners and occupants as follows:

1. All persons shown on the last equalized assessment roll as owning real property located within a radius of five hundred (500) feet of the exterior boundaries of the property which is the subject of the proposed permit;

2. If such property is owned by the same person or entity, the owners of contiguous real property to that owned by the Applicant shall also be notified;

3. If the Library, Arts & Culture Department finds that additional Property Owners may be substantially affected by the request, such Property Owners shall also be notified of the hearing; and

4. If additional mailed notice is required, it shall be the responsibility of the Applicant to provide certified public notice mailing labels for all owners of real 133 of 196

16 property as shown on the latest equalized assessment roll within an area determined by the Library, Arts & Culture Director to be directly affected by the request and to provide a property ownership and occupant map keyed to the mailing labels.

B. At least ten (10) days prior to the hearing, the Applicant shall cause notice thereof to be posted in a conspicuous place on the property involved, as follows:

1. A poster-size sign shall be mounted on four (4) inch by four (4) inch wooden posts and shall be able to withstand all types of weather conditions.

2. The poster-size sign shall not exceed six (6) feet above ground level and shall be visible from adjacent streets.

3. The poster-size sign shall be a height of three (3) feet and width of four (4) feet.

4. The poster-size sign shall be located not more than five (5) feet inside the property line in mixed use zones and not more than one (1) foot inside the property line in all other zones. In all instances, the sign shall be located in areas that are most visible to the public but not within the public right-of-way.

5. The poster-size sign shall:
a. Not be illuminated;
b. Be limited to only one (1) per street frontage of the property; c. Be clearly legible; and
d. Consist of black lettering on a white background.

6. Additional poster-size signs may be required at the discretion of the Library, Arts & Culture Director.

7. The poster-size sign shall remain for the duration of any appeal period given in this title. If no appeal is filed, the sign shall be removed within seven (7) days after the deadline for filing appeals. If an appeal is filed, the sign shall remain in place for at least fifteen (15) days, but no more than twenty-two (22) days, after the final action by the City on that appeal. The sign may be altered or replaced to reflect information about the appeal hearing. If a subsequent appeal is filed, the sign shall remain in place for at least fifteen (15) days, but no more than twenty-two (22) days, after final action by the City on the subsequent appeal.

8. In situations where the above requirements are not physically possible due to site constraints, a comparable notice shall be prepared and located elsewhere to the satisfaction of the Library Arts & Culture Director or designee. 134 of 196

17 30.38.090 Artist Waiver and Agreement for Murals Placed on Private Property.

Prior to the issuance of any Mural Permit and prior to the execution of any Mural Maintenance Agreement, the Property Owner must first obtain an executed Artist Waiver and Agreement from the Artist who designed the Mural sought to be placed upon the property.

30.38.100 Mural Maintenance Agreement.

Completion of a Mural Maintenance Agreement is a prerequisite to issuance of a Mural Permit. Mural Maintenance Agreement terms and conditions shall comply with this Chapter, any Mural installation guidelines adopted by the Department of Library, Arts & Culture, and any conditions that may be imposed on a Mural Permit by the Arts & Culture Commission. The Applicant’s agreement to record the Mural Maintenance Agreement is a condition to the approval and issuance of a Mural Permit.

Upon the issuance of any Mural Permit, and after the fifteen (15) day appeal period, the Director of Library, Arts & Culture, or designee, is authorized to record the Mural Maintenance Agreement, which shall include, among other things, a Mural maintenance plan (including graffiti removal) and specify a Mural Removal Date.

30.38.110. Mural Alterations.

No Alterations to any permitted Mural are allowed other than for purposes of maintenance, and such Alterations shall not be implemented without first obtaining a Mural Permit approving the proposed Mural Alteration. The Mural Artist(s) shall be notified of any Alterations to their Mural.

30.38.120. Permit Termination, Extension and Duration.

A. Permit Termination. Every right or privilege authorized by a Mural Permit shall terminate six (6) months after the granting of such permit unless the exercise of such right or privilege has commenced in good faith prior to such time, except as otherwise provided in this Section. In the event a Mural Permit terminates for failure to exercise the rights granted under such permit, any associated Mural Maintenance Agreement shall also terminate, and if recorded, a rescission of the Mural Maintenance Agreement shall also be recorded in the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office.

B. Extension of Permit. Applicants for permits granted by such right or privilege may request a one-time extension of up to a maximum of an additional six (6) months by submitting a written request for extension and a demonstration that a reasonable effort to act on such right or privilege has commenced within six (6) months of the approval date. Such request for extension of permit shall be submitted prior to the expiration of the initial permit issuance. The Director of Library, Arts & Culture may extend the Mural installation date once for up to a 135 of 196

18 maximum of six (6) additional months upon receipt of a timely written request from the Applicant prior to the expiration of the Mural Permit. A request for extension shall demonstrate a reasonable effort to install, apply, mount, or project the Mural pursuant to the Mural Permit has commenced within six (6) months of the approval date.

C. Permit Duration. The Director of Library, Arts & Culture may grant a Mural Permit for a period of time not to exceed five (5) years (Term).

D. Permit Extension and Fees. The Term of the Mural Permit may be extended at the discretion of the Director of Library, Arts & Culture. If the extension only seeks to extend the Term of the Mural Permit and includes no design changes or alterations to the Mural, the Mural Permit fee shall be 25% of the original Mural Permit fee amount.

30.38.130 Appeal Process.

A. Appeal to the City Council. After the Arts & Culture Commission’s approval, approval with conditions, or denial of a Mural Permit application, the Applicant or any aggrieved party, including any City official may appeal the decision of the Arts & Culture Commission to the City Council in the manner provided in chapter 2.88 of this Code.

B. Mural Design Changes. Should the Applicant elect to change a Mural design after the Arts & Culture Commission has either approved, approved with conditions, or rejected a Mural Permit application, but prior to the date set for any appeal of the Commission’s decision, the Mural Permit Applicant may submit a modified Mural design and maintenance plan to be considered by the City Council on appeal, or withdraw the Mural Permit application. If the Mural Applicant withdraws the Mural Permit application and submits a new Mural Permit application, the appeal will be vacated.

30.38.140 Mural Removal.

Permitted Murals may remain in their permitted location on private property pursuant to the terms of an approved and recorded Mural Maintenance Agreement. Provided, however, a Mural may be removed prior to its Removal Date either at the request of the Mural Applicant or private Property Owner, or at the request of the Library, Arts & Culture Department, based on, among other things, life, health and safety or unforeseen circumstances which make removal necessary or unavoidable. The process for early removal is set forth in the City of Glendale Mural Policies and Procedures and Required Documents. Mural removal shall be accomplished at the sole cost and the expense of the Mural Applicant or the private Property Owner.

If early removal of the Mural is initiated by the private Property Owner upon whose property the Mural is located, then the private Property Owner will be responsible for notifying the Mural Artist, and the Library, Arts & Culture Department pursuant to the terms, timing, and methods further set out in the City of Glendale Mural Policies and 136 of 196

19 Procedures and Required Documents and in the Mural Maintenance Agreement. Prior to Mural removal the removal applicant shall obtain any City required permits.

30.38.150 Prohibition and Enforcement.

A. Violations of this Chapter may result in the imposition of administrative fines, penalties and costs which will be imposed as follows, subject to Chapter 1.24 of the Glendale Municipal Code (Administrative Code Enforcement Remedies), which includes, among other applicable provisions and procedures, service of notice (Section 1.24.050 of this Code), authority to inspect (Section 1.24.060 of this Code), administrative citations (Section 1.24.190 of this Code), administrative citation fines; assessment and amounts (Section 1.24.220 of this Code), administrative costs (Section 1.24.330 of this Code), and administrative civil penalties enforcement order (Section 1.24.350 of this Code):

1. Written notice of violation of this Chapter shall be served on the Property Owner by either First-Class mail, or by personal service as specified in Section

1.24.050 of this Code (Service of notice).

2. Violation of this Ordinance shall be subject to the following:
a. A written warning notice containing a request for voluntary compliance. If the Property Owner receiving a warning notice does not voluntarily comply within thirty (30) calendar days of being served with a written notice of violation, the Property Owner will be subject to an administrative fine of $100 for the 1st violation, $200 for the 2nd violation, and $500 for the 3rd violation.
b. An administrative fine shall be due and payable to the City within thirty (30) calendar days from the date the written notice of violation is served. Failure to timely pay a fine will result in the assessment of penalties and related costs, assessed daily at a rate of 7 percent per annum of the outstanding amount of the fine and late fees, if any, which interest shall be calculated from the thirty (30) days after the first billing, or from the date the order becomes final, whichever is later. The City may collect any unpaid fine, including the late fees pursuant to section 1.24.100 of this code (Collection of unpaid fines, penalties and related costs), which unpaid fines or penalties and their related costs arising from administrative citations, administrative civil penalties actions or other administrative enforcement actions as provided by this Code shall be a debt to the City and subject to all remedies for debt collection allowed by law.
c. A Property Owner who receives a written notice of violation pursuant to this Chapter may request an administrative enforcement hearing pursuant to the procedures set forth in Section 1.24.110 of this Code (Administrative enforcement and appeal hearings).
d. The Director of Library, Arts & Culture shall have continuing jurisdiction over the revocation of a Mural Permit. To consider the revocation of a Mural Permit, the Director of Library, Arts & Culture shall designate a hearing officer to hold a public 137 of 196

20 hearing after giving notice by the same procedure as for consideration of a Mural Permit application and at least 10 days’ notice by mail to the Applicant or permittee.

Pursuant to the findings of the hearing officer on the revocation hearing, the Director of Library, Arts & Culture shall have the authority to revoke and terminate the Mural Permit in whole or in part. A Mural Permit may only be revoked on any one or more of the following grounds:
i. That the Mural Permit was obtained by fraud or misrepresentation; or ii. That the Mural Permit has been exercised contrary to any of the terms or conditions of approval; or
iii. That the use is in violation of any statute, ordinance, law or regulation; or
iv. That the use permitted by the Mural Permit is being or has been so exercised as to be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or so as to constitute a nuisance.

If efforts at obtaining either voluntary compliance or compliance through the administrative citation process are unsuccessful, the City may, at its option, obtain compliance as provided in chapter 1.20 of this code, which specifies that whenever in this Chapter any act is prohibited or declared unlawful or the doing of any act is required, or the failure to do any act is declared to be unlawful, it shall be a misdemeanor, and any person convicted of such misdemeanor shall be punished by a fine not exceeding one- thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or imprisonment for a term not to exceed six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

30.38.160 Promulgation of Policies and Guidelines.

Pursuant to Glendale Municipal Code 2.62.130, the Library, Arts & Culture Department may adopt, from time to time, such rules of procedure as it may deem necessary to properly exercise its powers and duties regarding Murals.

SECTION 6. Section 30.40.010 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995 is hereby amended to read as follows:

30.40.010 Authorization for initiation.

A.Land Use Permits.

1. Applications for variances, administrative exceptions, conditional use permits, administrative use permits, parking exceptions, wireless telecommunications facilities permits, design review, home occupation permits, density bonus housing plan and agreement, inclusionary housing plan and agreement, development projects in the SR special recreation zone, parking reduction permits, and parking use permits, and mural 138 of 196

21 permits may be initiated by the verified application of the recorded owner or owners of the subject property or authorized agent thereof.

2. No variance, conditional use permit, administrative use permit, parking exceptions, wireless telecommunications facilities permit, parking reduction permit or parking use permit which has been denied in whole or in part shall be filed again within six months of the date of such denial except upon proof of changed conditions or by permission of the director of community development.

B.Change of Zone, Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, Text, Amendment to the General Plan, Special Street Setback Ordinance. Applications or petitions for a change of zone, amendment to the zoning ordinance text, amendment to the General Plan or a special street setback ordinance may be initiated by either:

1. The verified application of the recorded owner or owners of the subject property or authorized agent thereof, pursuant to the provisions of Article XV, Section 2 of the Glendale Charter; or

2. The council through its own motion.

SECTION 7. Section 30.40.020 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995 is hereby amended to read as follows:

30.40.020 Application filing.

A. Requests for variances, administrative exceptions, conditional use permits, administrative use permits, density bonus housing plan/agreement, inclusionary housing plan/agreement, parking exceptions, wireless telecommunications facilities permits, design review, development projects in the SR special recreation zone, parking reduction permits, and parking use permits shall be made on forms prescribed by the director of community development, except for design review for murals. Design review applications for murals shall be made on forms prescribed by the director of library, arts and culture. Requests for setback ordinances or amendments to the general plan, zoning map or the text of the zoning ordinance shall be filed with the community development department. Applications for approval of a precise plan of design and a precise plan of design overlay zone designation shall indicate the proposed use of the buildings; identify all materials required for final design review as specified in subsection G of this section; include an explicit inventory of all ways in which the proposed project plans and proposed uses deviate from the standards and restrictions of the underlying zone; and shall provide all other architectural and engineering data as may be required to ascertain compliance with the provisions of this title. Applications and accompanying materials for variances, administrative exceptions, administrative use permits, parking exceptions, conditional use permits, wireless telecommunications facilities permits, design review, development projects in the SR special recreation zone, parking reduction permits, and parking use permits 139 of 196

22 shall also be filed with the director of community development, except for design review for murals. Design review applications for murals shall be submitted to the director of library, arts and culture. Requests shall contain all information necessary to evaluate the proposal including, but not limited to, maps, drawings to scale of land and existing and/or planned buildings, dimensions, descriptions and data. No request shall be accepted unless such sufficient information is provided.

B. Requests shall also contain:

1. For variances and administrative exceptions, a statement containing any facts, arguments or ground in support of the variance or exception which the applicant wishes to make.

2. For conditional use permits, administrative use permits and wireless telecommunications facilities permits, all information necessary to demonstrate that all the required findings of fact exist with respect to the proposed conditional use permit, administrative use permit or wireless telecommunications facilities permit.

3. For density bonus housing plans/agreements, any information necessary to determine the type and amount of affordable or other types of housing units proposed, whether the applicant can satisfy the replacement obligation set forth in Section 30.36.100, and whether and in what amounts the applicant qualifies for any requested density bonus and/or any concessions or waivers.

4. For inclusionary housing plans/agreements, information required pursuant to the Implementation Policies related to inclusionary housing in effect at the time.

5. For parking reduction permits, parking exceptions and parking use permits, a statement containing any facts, arguments or grounds in support of the parking reduction permit, parking exception or parking use permit which the applicant wishes to make.

6. For general plan amendments, all information necessary to demonstrate that the proposed general plan amendment is in the public interest of the city.

7. For a change of zone or amendment to the zoning ordinance text, all information necessary to demonstrate that the proposed change of zone or amendment is in general conformance with the general plan. Where a proposed zone change is not in conformance with the general plan, a concurrent application for a general plan amendment shall also be made.

C. All applications shall be deemed filed after 30 days unless the director of community development rejects such application, in writing, within 30 days after 140 of 196

23 submission, specifying why the application is incomplete.

D. For conditional use permits, administrative use permits, variances, change of zone, or amendment to the zoning ordinance text or to the general plan, development plans in the SR special recreation zone, parking reduction permits, or parking use permits, or when a public hearing is required for a wireless telecommunications facilities permit, applicants shall also submit certified public notice mailing labels for all owners of real property as shown on the latest equalized assessment roll within a 500 foot radius of the exterior boundaries of the real property that is the subject of the hearing, or in the case of an administrative use permit, a written decision, except that if such property is owned by the same person or entity, the owners of contiguous real property to that owned by the applicant shall also be included, property ownership map keyed to the mailing labels. If additional mailed notice is required, it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to provide certified public notice mailing labels for all owners of real property as shown on the latest equalized assessment roll within an area determined by the director of community development to be directly affected by the request and to provide a property ownership map keyed to the mailing labels.

E. Special setback ordinance requests shall also contain certified public notice mailing labels for all owners of real property as shown on the latest equalized assessment roll within the boundaries of the area proposed for special setbacks and a property ownership map keyed to the mailing labels.

F. Applications for design review shall be made on forms prescribed by the director of community development and contain all information required therefor, except for design review for murals, which shall be made on forms prescribed by the director of library, arts and culture. For all projects, except for murals, the director of community development shall determine whether the applications and materials are complete prior to review by the review authority. The director of library, arts and culture shall determine whether the applications and materials for mural projects are complete prior to review by the arts and culture commission. Only applications that are deemed complete by the city will be considered for review.

For the purposes of this section the term "review authority" shall mean the design review board, the city council, the director of community development, or the historic preservation commission, or the arts and culture commission, as applicable.

1.Preliminary design review for projects outside of the DSP zone.

Information to be supplied for preliminary review need not show finished details but shall include: project data and calculations; site plan studies; proposed site plan; general location of proposed improvements; location of adjoining development including, for projects in the R1, R1R and ROS zones, the location of windows; precise location, type, and size of existing trees on the site and within 20 feet of the site on adjacent property; 141 of 196

24 photographs of the site and surrounding properties; all building elevation views, which may be colored; reduced-size building elevation views, which may be colored; identification of the architectural style of proposed building or structure; a general description of the materials and colors to be used; certified public notice mailing information for all owners and occupants pursuant to Chapter 30.61; a property, ownership map keyed to the mailing labels; a general description or statement concerning proposed landscaping; a general description or statement of consistency with applicable city design guidelines; a general description of compliance with National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements; and other information as necessary to demonstrate the extent to which the proposed development is in keeping with the intent, purpose, and standards of design review.

2.Final design review for projects outside the DSP zone. In addition to requirements for preliminary design review, the final design review submittals shall include the following: dimensioned site plan; building floor plans; rendered perspective; sight-line studies for hillside development, complete colored building elevation views; reduced-size colored building elevation views; samples of primary building materials to be used; certified public notice mailing labels for all owners and occupants within a 500 foot radius of the project in compliance with Chapter 30.61; a property ownership map keyed to the mailing labels; a landscape plan indicating the type, size (both size at planting and anticipated size at maturity for new plantings), number, and location of proposed and existing plants; the materials and texture of all walls, windows, doors, roofing, hardscape and other features; and other information as necessary to demonstrate the extent to which the proposed development is in keeping with the intent, purpose, and standards of design review.

3.Stage I preliminary design review submittals in the DSP zone. In addition to the items specified in Subsection (F)(1) above, applications for Stage I preliminary or conceptual review for projects in the DSP zone shall also include: perspective drawings with at least one showing a street level viewpoint; project sections; conceptual lighting plan and nighttime rendering(s); conceptual landscape plan; and conceptual public art, if applicable.

4.Stage II final design review submittals in the DSP zone. In addition to the above items specified for Stage I, applications for Stage II final design review shall also provide: interior elevations of major public interior spaces, if applicable; additional perspective drawings, including both daytime and nighttime renderings, as well as perspective drawings of all publicly accessible open spaces; and public art, if applicable.

5.Design review for new dwelling units in the ROS or R1R zones.

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25 ROS or R1R zones are required to provide a temporary frame. The director of community development shall have the discretion to require applications for design review involving all other projects in the ROS and R1R zones and construction of enclosed space above the first floor level of existing dwelling units in the R1 zone to also provide a temporary frame. Projects for which a temporary frame is required by this section shall be deemed incomplete until a temporary frame is constructed.
a.Temporary frame specifications. The temporary frame shall, at a minimum, consist of wood posts or other sturdy and rigid material located at all corners of the structure(s) and at either end of all proposed ridgelines, with a taut rope of minimum 1/23 inch diameter marked with triangular flagging connecting the posts. All temporary framing shall be constructed to the satisfaction of the director of community development.

Temporary frames must remain in place until the end of the appeal period for a design review, or variance decision, or, when an appeal has been filed, until the appeal body has made a design review, conditional use permit, or variance decision, plus any appeal period for that decision. Temporary frames must be removed within 22 days of an approval, approval with conditions, or denial decision of a design review case unless an appeal is filed, or within 60 days of a return for redesign decision, unless a new application based on a return for redesign decision is filed within 60 days. Temporary frames must be removed within 22 days of a decision on a conditional use permit or variance case, unless an appeal is filed, or within 60 days of a final decision on a variance case, unless a design review application or variance case is filed within 60 days. The director of community development may, upon showing of good cause, approve an alternative method other than the construction of a temporary frame which aids envisioning the project proposal.

G. Requests for wireless telecommunications facilities permits shall be made on forms prescribed by the director of community development and submitted to the community development department. The director of community development shall amend application requirements from time to time as necessary to comply with applicable laws and regulations, or to otherwise ensure the provision of information necessary and useful to the evaluation of wireless telecommunications facility permit applications. In addition to the application submittal requirements for permits set forth in subsection A of this section, the information listed below is supplemental and required at the time a wireless telecommunications facility permit application is submitted to the community development department.

1.All proposed locations.
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26 a. An accurate map, compatible with the city's latest version of GIS mapping software, indicating the proposed site and detailing existing wireless telecommunications facility locations owned and operated by the applicant within the city on the date of application submittal. b. An engineering certification demonstrating planned compliance with all existing federal radio frequency emissions standards, and providing technical data sufficient to justify the proposed height of the proposed wireless communication facility.
c. An alternative configuration analysis, assessing the feasibility of alternative wireless telecommunications facility construction configurations—both at the proposed site and in the surrounding vicinity—which would result in a more visually compatible antenna(s), as deemed necessary by the director of community development. This analysis shall include an explanation of why other wireless telecommunications facility construction configurations were not selected.
d. A projection of the applicant's anticipated future wireless telecommunications facility siting needs within the city, which information may be used by the city as part of a master planning effort designed to ensure a more planned, integrated and organized approach to wireless telecommunications facility siting.
e. An identification of the geographic service area for the subject installation, including a map showing all of the applicant's existing sites in the local service network associated with the coverage gap the wireless telecommunications facility is meant to close, and describing how the coverage gap will be filled by the proposed installation. f. An accurate visual impact analysis showing the maximum silhouette, view shed analysis, color and finish palette and proposed screening for the wireless telecommunications facility. The analysis shall include photo simulations and other information as necessary to determine the visual impact of the wireless telecommunications facility. A map depicting where the photos were taken shall be included. The analysis shall include a written description of efforts to blend the wireless telecommunications facility with the surrounding area.
g. The height and diameter of the facility, together with evidence that demonstrates that the proposed wireless telecommunications facility has been designed to the minimum height and diameter required from a technological standpoint for the proposed site. If the facility will exceed the maximum permitted height limit, a discussion of the physical constraints (topographical features, etc.) making the additional height 144 of 196

27 necessary shall be provided.
h. A description of the maintenance and monitoring program for the wireless telecommunications facility and associated landscaping. i. A written statement of the applicant's willingness to allow other carriers to co-locate on the proposed wireless telecommunications facility wherever technically and economically feasible and aesthetically desirable.
j. A written description of any good faith efforts to co-locate the proposed wireless telecommunications facility on another site or building, including a GIS compatible map of the sites and engineering information or letters from the owners of the site describing why co-location would not be feasible.
k. A written description of all accessory wireless equipment for the wireless telecommunications facility. Describe the function of this ancillary equipment and the need to locate same on or near the wireless telecommunications facility.
l. A written description of any requested exceptions to the standards set forth in Chapter 30.48 and the reasons therefor.
m. For applications requiring planning commission review: certified public notice mailing labels for all owners of real property as shown on the latest equalized assessment roll within a 500 foot radius of the exterior boundaries of the real property that is the subject of the hearing except that if such property is owned by the same person or entity, the owners of contiguous real property to that owned by the applicant shall also be included, property ownership map keyed to the mailing labels. If additional mailed notice is required, it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to provide certified public notice mailing labels for all owners of real property as shown on the latest equalized assessment roll within an area determined by the director of community development to be directly affected by the request and to provide a property ownership map keyed to the mailing labels.
n. An alternative site analysis, assessing the feasibility of alternative sites, including the potential for co-location, in the vicinity of the proposed site, as deemed necessary by the director of community development. Said alternative site analysis shall specifically include an evaluation of the availability and feasibility of potential alternative sites located outside a ROS, R1R, R1, R-3050, R-2250, R-1650 and R-1250 zone. Said alternative site analysis shall include a map that shows other potential stand-alone locations for the proposed wireless telecommunications 145 of 196

28 facility that have been explored, and shall describe why the proposed location is superior to other potential locations. Factors that must be considered in the alternative site analysis include, but are not limited to, cost, visual benefits and detriments of alternative sites and proximity to single-family dwellings.
o. Noise/acoustical information derived from the manufacturer's specifications for all equipment such as air conditioning units and back- up generators, and a depiction of the equipment location in relation to adjoining properties.
p. A conceptual landscape plan as determined necessary by the director of community development. Said plan shall show all existing trees and all proposed landscaping, concealment, screening and proposed irrigation with a discussion of how the chosen material at maturity will screen the site as determine by the director of community development. q. The director of community development may require additional information related to topography, including slopes, contours and proposed grading.
r. All other information as determined necessary by the director of community development may be required by the city’s wireless telecommunications facility permit supplemental application form.

2.Expert review. In the event that the director of community development in his or her discretion determines the need to hire an independent, qualified consultant to evaluate technical and other aspects of the application, the applicant shall provide the city with written authorization for the city to do so.

Such authorization shall include a written agreement by the applicant to advance the city for all reasonable costs associated with such consultation.

The city may require the applicant to submit a cash deposit for the estimated cost of such consultation, and to replenish said deposit if consumed by reasonable costs associated with such consultation. Such consultation is intended to be a site-specific review of technical aspects of the proposed wireless telecommunications facility and shall address all of the following:
a. Compliance with applicable radio frequency emission standards; b. The appropriateness of granting any requested exceptions; c. The accuracy and completeness of submissions;
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29 e. The validity of conclusions reached; and
f. Any specific technical issues designated by the city.

3. If a permittee proposes any modifications to any wireless telecommunications facility permit after said permit is granted, the permittee shall submit an application to the community development department for consideration by the approval body specified in Section 30.48.020; provided, however; that the city and the approval body need not accept and/or process said application unless and until the permittee: (a) demonstrates the existing wireless telecommunications facility's compliance with all applicable local requirements; and (b) certifies that the existing wireless telecommunications facility complies with all applicable state and federal requirements. In the case of co-locations, minor structural modifications may be permitted if necessary to accommodate said co-located facility.

H. Applications for mural permit review shall be made on forms prescribed by the Director of Library, Arts & Culture and shall be subject to the requirements of Chapter 30.38.

SECTION 8. Section 30.41.050 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995 is hereby amended to read as follows:

30.41.050 Duration of design review approval.

All approvals by the design review board or applicable review authority shall be valid for a period of two years except approvals for a sign program which shall be valid until replaced by a later sign program approval. For murals the design review approval shall be valid for a period of five years, at which time the design review approval expires and a reapplication can be made prior to expiration. A fence or wall in the street front setback or in the street side setback in the “H” horse overlay zone approved by the design review board must be completely constructed within two years of the date of the design review board approval. All necessary building permits and sign permits must be obtained within this two year period except sign permits on a lot or site involving a sign program. In the event that a building permit or sign permit is obtained in a timely manner and subsequently expires, all design review board approvals shall expire with the building permit or sign permit if such permit expires after the two year period.

However, in the event that an application is made to the building official to renew action on an application for a building permit or sign permit after expiration, the director of community development shall have the authority to reinstate all related design review board approvals for the period of the building permit. The director of community development shall grant such reinstatement only in the event he or she can make a written finding that neighborhood conditions, i.e., those neighborhood conditions upon which the design review authority determined the project’s compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood, have not substantially changed since the original design 147 of 196

30 review approval.

SECTION 9. Section 30.47.020 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995 is hereby amended to read as follows:

30.47.020 Applicability.

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to the following:

A. New buildings and structures, exterior remodeling and exterior changes of or to existing buildings and structures for which a building permit is required, except as provided for in Section 30.47.020(H) below.

B. Any exterior change to an existing building or structure visible from the public street or sidewalk immediately adjacent to a property in an adopted historic district overlay zone, if that building or structure has been identified as a contributing building or structure in an adopted historic resources survey. This shall include the street-facing façade, and any portions of the side and rear façades visible from the public street or sidewalk immediately adjacent to a property. For the purposes of this section, an alley is not considered a public street. For the purposes of this section, any portion of a building which is not visible due to landscaping, walls, fences or any other natural or man-made obstruction which is not a part of a contributing building or structure shall be considered to be visible from the public street or sidewalk.

C. For the ROS, R1R, and R1 zones, any fence or wall of more than three (3) feet of exposed height visible from the public street or sidewalk immediately adjacent to the property.

D. Sign programs.

E. Creative signs.

F. Murals.

G.F. Exemptions. Notwithstanding the above provisions and subsection (G)(5), the director of community development may exempt the following buildings, physical improvements and site developments from design review by a review authority:

1. Interior design and interior modifications to buildings or structures, whether or not floor area is added;

2. Buildings and structures, including wireless telecommunications facilities, in the CPD and SR zones (plans and proposals in the CPD zone shall be reviewed by the director of community development, in accordance with and according to the process in Chapter 30.12; plans and proposals in the SR zone shall be reviewed by the planning commission, in accordance with and according to the process in Chapter 30.15);

3. In zones other than ROS, R1R and R1:
a. Remodeling projects, provided that such remodeling does not involve a 148 of 196

31 change in the architectural style of the building or structure and is otherwise in keeping with the intent, purpose and standards of this chapter. Such remodeling may include, but shall not be limited to, window and door frees and openings, automatic teller machines, handrails, stairways, fences and walls which may be permitted under Chapter

30.21, decks with a maximum overall height of eight (8) feet, or decks which are terraced to follow the natural terrain, not visible from other properties or are otherwise unobtrusive on the hillside and do not adversely impact neighboring properties, patio covers, trellises, gazebos, mechanical equipment screening (both rooftop and ground mounted), satellite dish antennas and screening (both rooftop and ground mounted), trash and recycling enclosures and permanently affixed playground equipment. Major or substantial exterior changes which are proposed in accord with the city’s earthquake ordinance shall be reviewed by the review authority for compliance with the provisions of this code. The director of community development shall determine if a seismic upgrade change is of such minor nature as to not require review authority review.

Notwithstanding the above, any remodeling in the “HD” historic district overlay zone which is visible from the public street or sidewalk immediately adjacent the subject property is not exempt from design review, unless the director of community development determines that the proposed remodeling is consistent with the general intent of the citywide Historic District Design Guidelines, and any supplements to those guidelines, or any guidelines for non-residential buildings as may be adopted by the city council for the historic district overlay zone, b. For all multiple residential, commercial or industrial buildings and structures except for buildings which have been found to be contributing structures in an adopted historic district overlay zone, remodeling projects including additions which propose less than five hundred (500) square feet of additional floor area, and a mezzanine addition or a basement or attic conversion when the additional floor area is fully within the existing building, provided that such remodeling does not involve a change in the architectural style of the building or structure,
c. All building additions and alterations to any existing “one (1) residential dwelling,” where there is only one (1) residential dwelling on a lot, and the addition or alteration is located towards the rear fifty (50) percent of the existing building, does not propose a change to a façade directly facing a street, does not result in an increase in height and/or additional stories, does not exceed the height of the existing roofline(s), and is architecturally compatible with the existing dwelling through the use of colors and materials, roof style and general architectural style and treatment, does not cumulatively exceed, within a two (2) year period, a seven hundred (700) square foot limit except for such alterations and additions to buildings which have been found to be contributing structures in an adopted historic district overlay zone. For the purposes of this sub- 149 of 196

32 section, the rear fifty (50) percent of the existing building shall be defined as the average distance from the building wall corner closest to the street-front property line and the building wall corner closest to the street- front property line and the building wall corner closest to an interior property line, measured along a straight line.
d. A new detached residential garage, or additions or alterations to a detached residential garage, provided that the garage is compatible with any existing dwelling(s) on the same lot through the use of colors and materials, roof style and general architectural style and treatment and, in an adopted historic district overlay zone, such new detached garages or additions or alterations to detached residential garages that can or will be seen from the public street or sidewalk immediately adjacent the subject property that are compatible with the Historic District Design Guidelines, e. Wireless telecommunications facilities. Wireless telecommunications facilities permits shall be reviewed by the review authority named in Section 30.48.020 and according to the standards in Chapter 30.48, f. Accessory buildings that do not exceed five hundred (500) square feet that are compatible with any existing dwelling(s) on the same lot through use of colors and materials, roof style and general architectural style and treatment or, in an adopted historic overlay zone, accessory buildings that do not exceed five hundred (500) square feet that can or will be seen from the public street or sidewalk immediately adjacent to the subject property that are compatible with the Historic District Design Guidelines, g. In the MS, medical service, zone any additions and alterations to any existing hospital building or related hospital building, and temporary mobile medical trailers are subject to the review of the director of community development;

4. In the ROS, R1R, and R1 zones:
a. All new fences and walls constructed of permitted materials which are compatible with buildings and structures on the property, decks with a maximum overall height of eight (8) feet, or decks which are terraced to follow the natural terrain, not visible from other properties or are otherwise unobtrusive on the hillside and do not adversely impact neighboring properties, patio covers, trellises, gazebos, and all mechanical equipment screening (both rooftop and ground mounted), satellite dish antennas and screening (both rooftop and ground mounted) or other similar structures that do not include floor area, b. All new buildings additions or alterations, or additions to any existing building that are located towards the rear fifty (50) percent of the existing building, does not which propose an increase in floor and/or garage area less than seven hundred (700) square feet and do not propose an additional story and/or a change to a façade directly facing a street which includes an increase in floor area, measured horizontally, greater than 150 of 196

33 two hundred (200) square feet., does not result in an increase in height and/or additional stories, does not exceed the height of the existing roofline(s), and is architecturally compatible with the existing dwelling through the use of colors and materials, roof style and general architecture style and treatment, except for such alterations and additions to buildings which have been found to be contributing structures in an adopted historic district overlay zone. For the purposes of this sub- section, the rear fifty (50) percent of the building shall be defined as the average distance from the building wall corner closest to the street-front property line and the building wall corner closest to an interior property line, measured along a straight line. Applications for building additions shall not cumulatively exceed, within a two (2) year period, the seven hundred (700) square foot limit without first receiving review authority approval,
c. Accessory buildings that do not exceed five hundred (500) square feet that are compatible with any existing dwelling(s) on the same lot through use of colors and materials, roof style and general architectural style and treatment or, in an adopted historic district overlay zone, accessory buildings that do not exceed five hundred (500) square feet that can or will be seen from the public street or sidewalk immediately adjacent the subject property that are compatible with the Historic District Design Guidelines, and
d. A new detached residential garage, or additions or alterations to a detached residential garage, provided that the garage is compatible with any existing dwelling(s) on the same lot through use of colors and materials, roof style and general architectural style and treatment and, in an adopted historic district overlay zone, such new detached garages or additions or alterations to detached residential garages that can or will be seen from the public street or sidewalk immediately adjacent the subject property that are compatible with the Historic District Design Guidelines;

5. Notwithstanding the above exemptions, any new building or structure, or alteration or addition to an existing building or structure determined by staff as being incompatible with the surrounding neighborhood character or with existing buildings or structures on the lot shall not be exempt from design review by a review authority. In making their determination of incompatibility, staff shall consider evidence such as neighborhood predominance of street front setback, roof styles, use of eaves and overhangs, variation in plane (both horizontal and vertical), building location on the site, massing, scale, use of colors and materials and other architectural treatments which, if otherwise ignored, could be injurious to surrounding properties. The review authorities and staff shall be guided by the intent and purpose of Section

30.47.040 and shall ensure that any proposed project will not conflict with the orderly and harmonious development of the neighborhood in which it is proposed. Neither the review authorities nor the staff shall discourage originality in site planning, architecture, landscaping or graphic expression, 151 of 196

34 or mandate any one (1) particular decorative style of development;

6. Notwithstanding the above exemptions, any new walls, fences, decks, patio covers, trellises, gazebos, mechanical equipment, satellite dish antennas and screen or other similar structures, any addition or alteration in the “HD” historic district overlay zone, regardless of size, which is visible from the public street or sidewalk immediately adjacent the subject property, are not exempt from design review, unless the director of community development determines that the proposed project, addition or alteration is in accordance with the citywide Historic District Design Guidelines, and any supplements to those guidelines and any guidelines for nonresidential buildings as may be adopted by the city council for the historic district overlay zone. The director of community development may determine that routine maintenance and repair in accordance with the Historic District Design Guidelines, any applicable adopted supplements to those guidelines, or any adopted guidelines for nonresidential buildings, is exempted from design review;

7. Properties that are listed in the Glendale Register of Historic Resources or the Historic Preservation Element;

8. Solar energy equipment, as defined in this title;

9. Community gardens;

10. Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are exempt from design review but must comply with the compatibility standard set forth in Section 30.34.080;

11. Any building that has been destroyed or damaged by natural disaster, accident or fire, consistent with Section 30.60.040(A)(1) and (A)(2).

H.G.This chapter shall not apply to new affordable multi-family residential project or residential mixed-use projects located in residential or commercial zones that are consistent with State Density Bonus Law and GMC 30.36 “Density Bonus”, including projects developed in accordance with Government Code Sections 65912.155 - 65912.162 (Transit Oriented Development), as may be amended thereafter, provided such projects comply with all applicable zoning development standards and the objective design standards set forth in Chapter 30.17, and provided such projects seek only concessions and not also waivers. Projects requesting waivers from development standards or objective design standards shall not be eligible for streamlined or ministerial processing and shall be subject to the requirements of this Chapter for design review approval.

SECTION 10. Section 30.47.030 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995 is hereby amended to read as follows:

30.47.030 Authority.
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35 A. For the purposes of this chapter, the term "review authority" shall mean the design review board, the city council, the director of community development, the historic preservation commission, or the arts and culture commission, as applicable.

B. For buildings and structures in the DSP zone over 10,000 square feet, or any addition over 10,000 square feet to an existing building, the city council shall be the review authority instead of the design review board.

C. For building and structures in the DSP zone, outside of a redevelopment project area, 10,000 square feet or less, or any addition 10,000 square feet or less to an existing building, the director of community development shall be the review authority.

D. For creative signs in the DSP zone outside a redevelopment project area, the city council shall be the review authority instead of the design review board, when the creative sign is proposed in conjunction with a new building greater than 10,000 square feet or an addition greater than 10,000 square feet to an existing building. In all other cases in the DSP zone the review authority shall be the director of community development.

E. For buildings, structures, and creative signs in a Historic District Overlay Zone, plans and proposals shall be reviewed by the historic preservation commission.

F. Except for properties located in the SR zone or PPD overlay zone, the director of community development shall be the review authority for:

1. Additions and remodels of single-family dwellings, including decks with a maximum overall height greater than eight feet, and an increase in the number of stories where the addition is located at the rear 50 percent of the building and is architecturally compatible with the existing dwelling through the use of colors and materials, roof style and general architectural style and treatment; provided that a proposed addition or remodel of a single-family dwelling that does not meet the limitations of Section 30.60.040(B)(2) shall be considered new construction; and

2. New multi-family buildings of six or fewer units and additions of six or fewer units to existing multi-family buildings; and

3. Nonresidential or mixed-use projects of 10,000 square feet or less or any addition of 10,000 square feet or less to an existing nonresidential or mixed-use building.

4. The design review board may review final design review projects listed in this subsection when, in the opinion of the director of community development, a new building or structure, or alteration or addition to an existing building or structure is determined by staff to 153 of 196

36 be incompatible with the surrounding neighborhood character or with existing buildings or structures on the lot. In making their determination of incompatibility, staff shall consider evidence such as neighborhood predominance of street front setback, roof styles, use of eaves and overhangs, variation in plane (both horizontal and vertical), building location on the site, massing, scale, use of colors and materials and other architectural treatments which, if otherwise ignored, could be injurious to surrounding properties.

G. For sign programs, the director of community development shall be the review authority.

H. For murals, the arts and culture commission shall be the review authority.

I. H. In all other cases, plans and proposals shall be reviewed by the design review board.

J. I. The review and approval of plans and proposals by the review authority is intended to ensure that buildings and structures are designed and located in a manner that will satisfy the purpose and intent of design review and the standards herein set forth.

1.Review of plans and conditions of approval. The review authority may impose conditions related to site planning, design, general layout, and appearance. For any project where the property has an average current slope exceeding 50 percent, or where the project grading will exceed 1,500 cubic yards, the review authority may impose conditions to address impacts related to construction and grading, including, but not limited to, haul routes, protection of indigenous trees and requirements and conditions of approval of any city department that are reasonably related to the public health, safety or welfare. The review authority shall approve, approve with conditions or deny the design of the project. The review authority shall not have the authority to require full working drawings. In the event of denial, the review authority shall specify those areas in which the project fails to comply with the provisions of this title.

Notwithstanding any provision of Title 30, the review authority shall have the authority to impose conditions in order to ensure compatibility with surrounding development in terms of size, scale, bulk/mass, roofline orientation, setbacks, and site layout. Regarding privacy, access to natural light, and placement of windows, the review authority shall consider alternative arrangement of windows or building massing or site layout to avoid conflicting relationships to adjacent buildings, structures, improvements and uses; for these reasons alone, however, the review authority shall not reduce the size or scale of a project or 154 of 196

37 shall not prohibit construction with a reasonable number or size of windows in a new or remodeled building, or an addition thereto. The review authority is not required to review plans that are not in reasonable conformance with the provisions of this title unless applications for appropriate discretionary permits are pending. The director of community development is authorized to withhold plans from the review authority when such plans are in violation of the provisions of this title and the required redesign would have a substantial effect on the appearance of the project, or are otherwise not in substantial conformance with relevant adopted design guidelines.

Notwithstanding the above, the review authority shall have authority to impose conditions for sign programs in the DSP zone or for vehicle sales, leasing and rental agencies in the CA zoning district, as applicable, according to Section 30.33.220 in order to ensure compatibility with surrounding development, size, scale, bulk/mass, setbacks and site layout. The review authority is not required to review plans that are not in reasonable conformance with provisions of this title. The review authority shall approve, approve with conditions or deny sign programs as applicable.

2.Changes to projects/plans. Upon request of the applicant, the review authority shall have the authority to modify its previous actions. The review authority, as applicable, may delegate authority to the director of community development for review and approval of minor changes, and to approve resubmitted plans with modifications or changes provided such modifications or changes are in substantial conformance with plans and conditions approved by the review authority, in keeping with the architectural style of the building or structure, and consistent with the objectives of this code, any applicable design guidelines, and conditions of approval.

When changes to projects approved by the review authority occur at project sites during the course of construction, the director of community development has the authority for review and approval of minor design changes that are in substantial conformance with plans and conditions approved by the review authority, in keeping with the architectural style of the building or structure, and consistent with the objectives of this code, any applicable design guidelines, and conditions of approval. Other design changes shall be presented to the review authority for their consideration. The review authority may then approve or deny any changes. The poster-size sign on the property in question that is normally required for design review cases by Section

30.61.010 shall not be a requirement for public notice purposes in these cases.
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38 Projects that do not conform to designs approved by a review authority and/or the planning division of the community development department shall be deemed to be in violation of this code.

The director of community development shall have the authority to modify approved landscape plans when modifications are consistent with California-friendly plantings or California-friendly landscaping as defined in Section 13.36.040 of this code.

3.Building permit plan check and conformance with design review.

Except as provided herein or authorized by the director of community development, no building permit plan check application shall be accepted for a project which requires design review unless said plans are in conformance with plans approved and any conditions imposed by the review authority. Plans are in conformance with plans approved and any conditions imposed by the review authority if they comply in all material respects with all plans submitted and approved as part of the design review including, but not limited to, the site plan and all elevations as to all matters regulated by this chapter, including, without limitation, site layout and planning (which shall include location of primary and accessory structures), design, architectural style and treatments, appearance, size, scale, bulk/mass, roofline orientation, and setbacks.

SECTION 11. Section 30.47.040 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995 is hereby amended to read as follows:

30.47.040 Standards.

In consideration of applications for design review, the review authority shall be guided by the intent and purpose of Section 30.47.010 and the standards set forth in this section. The design review board shall adopt written guidelines consistent with such intent, purposes, and standards, as it may deem necessary to properly exercise its powers and duties. Such guidelines shall be approved by the city council and shall be kept on file in the office of the director of community development, and a copy thereof shall be furnished to any person upon request. Within the DSP zone, all design review shall be subject to the guidelines and standards established by the downtown specific plan.

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39 A. The review authority shall ensure that all projects are consistent with adopted community plans.

B. The following standards and criteria may be utilized by the review authority which may require changes in materials, color, general design and layout, projections in the vertical or horizontal plan or such other design changes as may be necessary.

1. In addition to the height and minimum setback requirements set forth for the zone in which the property is located, changes in material, height, projections in the vertical or horizontal plane of similar façade changes should be encouraged on visible exterior building walls. Primary attention shall be given to those sides visible from the public right-of-way.

2. The appropriateness of a new or remodeled building to the zoning and area within which it is located, surrounding architectural design, scale and streetscape appearance should be considered provided they are in keeping with the intent and purpose of this chapter. Integrated and harmonious design themes are encouraged, including the use of consistent materials, colors, textures and signs on exposed building walls. New development or remodeling should be designed in such a way as to upgrade the appearance and quality of the area and be harmonious with existing improvements.

3. Conflicting relationships to adjacent buildings, structures, improvements and uses should be avoided as appropriate to the zone and area. For buildings in the R1, R1R or ROS zones, new development or remodeling that includes more than one story in height shall continue to allow reasonable access to natural light for buildings in the R1, R1R and ROS zones, and shall not unreasonably impact the privacy of buildings and outdoor spaces in the R1, R1R and ROS zones. Privacy shall be judged by the view from the living room, den, study, family room, great room, library, dining room or balconies (greater than 25 square feet) of the new development into the buildings and backyard outdoor space of existing buildings. For new development and remodeling in the R1, R1R and ROS zones, consideration shall be given to the placement of windows in the new development vis-a-vis the placement of windows in adjacent residential buildings.

4. Boundary and other walls should generally be of decorative masonry and/or wrought iron which is complementary in color, texture and material to the development as a whole, although it is recognized that these materials may not be appropriate in all situations (i.e., wood fencing in residential zones and chain link fencing in industrial zones).

5. Landscaping shall be integrated into the architectural scheme so as to accent and enhance the appearance of the development. Existing trees (including those regulated in Chapter 12.44 of this code pertaining to 157 of 196

40 preservation and protection of indigenous trees) over six inches in diameter on the site and any tree within the parkway (as regulated in Chapter 12.40 of this code) as well as trees on adjacent property within 20 feet of the common property line shall be considered for preservation in the site planning.

6. Subject to any applicable height limits, rooftop equipment shall be incorporated into the design of the project in such a manner that it is completely enclosed on all sides or concealed from view by screening, roofing or parapets at least six inches higher than the height of the uppermost part of such equipment.

7. Any dish antenna that is ground-mounted but attached to a building or structure, and any roof-mounted dish antenna, shall be designed in accord with the criteria in Section 30.34.050.

In evaluating any proposed ground-mounted dish antenna that is attached to a building or structure, any roof-mounted dish antenna, or any ground- mounted dish antenna not qualifying for exemption under the criteria of Section 30.47.020 of this chapter, the review authority shall determine whether the color would be unobtrusive, whether the dish antenna can be installed in a location and in a manner which would minimize visual intrusion while maintaining practical operation, and whether the dish can be screened so that it is suitably concealed from view, in order to promote aesthetic objectives, including, but not limited to, compatibility of neighborhood properties, the preservation of views and vistas, and the overall harmonious development of property. The criteria set forth herein shall apply only insofar as such criteria do not prevent the reception of satellite delivered signals or do not impose costs on the users of such antennas that are excessive in light of the purchase and installation costs and intended use of the dish antenna.

8. Any wireless telecommunications facility shall be designed in accord with the criteria specified in Chapter 30.48 of this title. The standards outlined elsewhere in this Section 30.47.040 notwithstanding, all wireless telecommunications facilities shall be designed in accordance with Chapter

30.48 of this title.

9. In addition to paragraphs 1 through 8 of this subsection, within designated "HD" historic district overlay zones, design review standards shall be as adopted by the city council in the citywide historic district design guidelines, as may be supplemented by the city council for each district, or any guidelines for non-residential buildings for each district as adopted by the city council at the time of designation of that district. In the event of a conflict between paragraphs 1 through 8 of this subsection and the citywide historic district design guidelines, and as may be supplemented by the city council for each district at the time of designation of that district, or any guidelines for non-residential buildings for each district, as adopted by the city council at 158 of 196

41 the time of designation of that district, the citywide historic district design guidelines and applicable supplements thereto, and any guidelines for non- residential buildings as may be adopted by the city council for that district, shall take precedence, with the final determination of whether there is a conflict to be made by the director of community development.

C. The review authority shall ensure the compatible design of all multi-unit projects that abut a single-family zone. To accomplish this goal, the review authority shall have the authority to impose more restrictive development standards than the provisions of the zone in which the project is located. The review authority shall review each multi-unit project in terms of its impact on the single-family residential neighborhood, including but not limited to, such design elements as window location, balconies, location of recreational facilities, entryways, and garage location. Although street setbacks are not required in the IMU, IMU-R and SFMU zones, the review authority may add conditions to ensure pedestrian activity at the street edge including the location of building entrances and surface parking lots and the use of setback areas as plazas, open space, or other active uses. In the IMU, IMU-R and SFMU zones, facades on the corner cutoff areas at intersections should incorporate significant architectural design features (e.g., a tower). The review authority may require transitional height increases in order to promote a visual transition between the single-family neighborhood and multiple- family zone and to ensure that adequate landscape buffering is provided and permanently maintained. The review authority shall also consider the multiple dwelling building facades, roof designs, and use of materials and colors to ensure compatibility with the architectural design elements generally found in the neighboring single-family zone.

D. The review authority shall ensure single-family design that is compatible with the character inherent within the surrounding neighborhood. Primary emphasis on what constitutes a neighborhood should generally be given to the existing development pattern within 300 feet of the subject property. Special attention should also be placed on ensuring a positive design relationship with the adjacent developments and developments on the block on which the proposed project is located. The director of community development shall have the discretion to consider an alternate area to be the neighborhood of primary emphasis. To accomplish compatibility, the review authority shall review each single-family residential project in terms of its specific impact on the surrounding single-family neighborhood, including, but not limited to, such design elements as massing, scale, height, setback, landscaping, impacts from average current slopes exceeding 50% and grading of more than 1,500 cubic yards and window location. The review authority shall consider the setbacks of buildings and structures on adjacent properties and ensure that a project's proposed height and setback promote a visual transition between the project and neighboring buildings. The review authority shall also consider garage location and design to promote compatibility with neighborhood patterns. The review authority shall also consider the single-family building facades, roof designs, and use of material and 159 of 196

42 colors to ensure compatibility with the architectural design elements generally found in the surrounding single-family zone.

E. Decisions related to development in the ROS and R1R zones shall consider the hillside development review policy contained in Section 30.11.040(A).

F. The review authority shall ensure that sign programs are consistent with the following standards:

1. Signs shall be compatible with the project architecture and the surroundings including significant landscape features.

2. Signs shall not unduly compete with or obstruct other business signs, obstruct traffic signals, detract from the architectural features of the neighborhood, or create visual clutter.

3. The sign program shall exhibit a harmonious design, mounting and illumination theme for the entire lot or site.

4. The sign program shall be consistent with any applicable plans or guidelines.

G. The review authority shall ensure that murals are consistent with the following standards:

1. Murals shall not constitute any form of commercial advertisement.

2. Murals shall not contain any obscenity.

3. Murals shall not cause the removal of required landscaping.

4. Murals must be durable and capable of being well maintained.

5. Murals shall be located on existing walls.

H. G. The review authority shall ensure that creative signs are consistent with the following design criteria:

1.Design quality. The sign shall:
a. Constitute a substantial aesthetic improvement to the site and shall have a positive visual impact on the surrounding area;
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43 c. Provide strong graphic and artistic character through the imaginative use of graphics, color, texture, quality materials, scale, and proportion; d. Include inventive representation of the use, name, or logo of the structure or business.

2.Contextual criteria. The sign shall contain at least one of the following elements:
a. Symbols or imagery relating to the entertainment, creative, or design industries;
b. Creative image reflecting current or historic character of the city or neighborhood;
c. Classic historic design style.

3.Architectural criteria. The sign shall:
a. Utilize or enhance the architectural elements of the building; and b. Be placed in a logical and proportional location in relation to the overall composition of the building’s façade and not cover any key architectural features and details.

SECTION 12. Section 30.47.050 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995 is hereby amended to read as follows:

30.47.050 Maintenance of approved building colors, building materials and landscaping.

The building colors, building materials and landscaping approved by the review authority shall be maintained substantially as shown in the approved plans for a period of five years after the building permit is finaled in the ROS, R1R and R1 zones. In all other zones, building colors and materials approved by the review authority shall be maintained substantially as shown in the approved plans for a period of two years after the building permit is finaled. In all other zones, landscaping approved by the review authority shall be permanently maintained in substantial conformance with approved plans. Any changes to the approved building colors, building materials and landscaping within timeframes noted above may be approved by the director of community development or may be referred by the director of community development to the individual or board which approved the original plans. Murals shall be maintained as shown in the approved plans for a period of five years commencing on the date of the design review approval. Thereafter the mural shall be removed or a reapplication shall be made to renew the design review.
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44 SECTION 13. Section 30.47.070 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995 is hereby amended to read as follows:

30.47.070 Procedure for review.

A. Process for Completed Applications. The community development department shall refer deemed completed design review applications and accompanying materials to the applicable design review authority in addition to any staff comments and staff recommendation thereon, except for murals. The library, arts and culture department shall refer deemed completed design review applications and accompanying materials for murals to the arts and culture commission in addition to any staff comments. A complete application for final review must be submitted in accordance with the provisions of Section

30.40.020 prior to any approvals.

B. Preliminary Design Review for Projects Outside the DSP Zone. Applications for preliminary or conceptual design review for projects outside of the DSP zone may be submitted to and considered by the design review authority for discussion and direction regarding the potential design. A completed preliminary design review does not constitute a final action or project approval.

C. Final Design Review for Projects Outside the DSP Zone and for Projects Within that DSP Zone Whose Design Review Authority is not City Council. Review of final project design shall not in any way be limited by preliminary or conceptual design review direction or recommendations. Design review of final designs shall be guided by the intent and purpose of Section 30.47.010 and the standards set forth in Section 30.47.040.

D. Projects Within the DSP Zone Whose Design Review Authority is City Council— Stage I Preliminary Design. Projects in the DSP zone that require city council design review shall commence with a Stage I preliminary design. Stage I Preliminary design review consists of design review authority discussion and direction on project site planning, massing and scale. Stage I design review direction does not constitute project approval. Projects that are authorized to proceed with preparation of a Stage II final design submission must first complete applicable California Environmental Quality Act review in addition to completing the final design for design review authority consideration.

E. Projects Within the DSP Zone Whose Design Review Authority is City Council— Stage II Final Design. Stage II final design review submissions shall respond to design review authority’s direction on the Stage I Preliminary Design. Prior the city council’s review of a Stage II final design review, projects shall be submitted to the design review board for comments and recommendations. Design review board’s comments and recommendations shall be forwarded to the city council for consideration of the Stage II final design. Prior to Stage II final design review, project applicants must first complete California Environmental Quality Act 162 of 196

45 review and obtain any zoning entitlements, except for zoning entitlements that are being considered by the city council in conjunction with the Stage II final design review. A completed Stage II design review application per Section

30.40.020(G), along with the comments and recommendation from the design review board, must be presented to the review authority in order to be considered for approval.

SECTION 14. Section 30.47.075 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995 is hereby amended to read as follows:

30.47.075 Actions of the review authority.

A. For preliminary review, including Stage I design review for projects in the DSP zone, the review authority shall provide comments to the applicant related to the design of the project. Such comments may relate to site plan, massing and design features of the project or to recommendations for design changes.

B. Following the city council’s Stage I preliminary design review of projects in the DSP zone, projects shall be submitted to the design review board for comment and recommendation to the city council, which design review board comments the city council may consider in its review of the Stage II final design.

C. Where the director of community development is the review authority, the community development director may approve the final design for a project with or without conditions, or deny the project. If this action is appealed to the design review board, the design review board may approve the project with or without conditions or deny the project. An appeal of a decision by the director of community development shall not be returned for redesign by the design review board.

D. For all other final design review projects, including Stage II final design review or projects in the DSP zone, the review authority may, on the initial project review, make a decision that a project be returned for redesign; or may approve the project with conditions; or may approve the project without conditions. If the decision of the review authority on the initial project review is that a project shall be returned for redesign, the applicant shall file a new application and present plans showing revisions to the project design and additional information as necessary to address the comments of the review authority within 180 days of the review authority’s decision. The applicant may also file a new application within 180 days of the review authority’s decision and request that the original project design be considered by the review authority at the second project review. For the second project review, the review authority may make a decision that the project be returned for redesign; or may approve the project with conditions; or may approve the project without conditions; or may deny the 163 of 196

46 project. If the decision of the review authority on the second project review is that a project shall be returned for redesign, the applicant shall file a new application and present plans showing revisions to the project design and additional information as necessary to address the comments of the review authority within 180 days of the review authority’s decision. For any third project review, the review authority may approve the project with conditions; or may approve the project without conditions; or may deny the project. All review authority decisions shall be in writing and shall include a written statement that justifies the decision based on criteria in this title and applicable design guidelines. A copy of the decision shall be mailed to the applicant and to those persons speaking at the public meeting or those persons who provided written communications and who submitted their correct mailing address. For the purposes of this section the term “review authority” shall mean the design review board, the city council, the director of community development, or the historic preservation commission, or the arts and culture commission, as applicable. If the applicant does not file a new application within the required 180 day period, the case shall be considered terminated and no further action, including appeals, shall occur.

SECTION 15. Section 30.47.090 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995 is hereby amended to read as follows:

30.47.090 Public meetings.

All meetings of the design review board, arts and culture commission, and city council shall be open to the public.

SECTION 16. Section 30.61.010 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995 is hereby amended to read as follows:

30.61.010 Variances, conditional use permits, design review, wireless telecommunications facilities permits, requests for parking reduction, and development plan review for special recreation.

For variances, conditional use permits, design review, wireless telecommunications facilities permits, where the director of community development is not the review authority, requests for parking reduction where the director of community development is not the review authority, requests for parking use permits where the director of community development is not the review authority, and development plan review for special recreation, notice for public hearings shall be given in the manner listed below.

For the purposes of this section the term “review authority” shall mean the design review board, the city council, the planning commission, the director of community development, or the historic preservation commission or the arts and culture commission, as applicable. For variances, conditional use permits, parking reduction permits, design review, wireless telecommunications facilities permits, and development plan review for special recreation, the director of community 164 of 196

47 development, or the director of library, arts and culture for murals presented to the arts and culture commission, shall set the matter for public hearing and notify the city clerk of the hearing date. The city clerk shall give notice of the public hearing. The notice of the public hearing shall contain the date, time and place of the hearing, the general nature of the proposed permit and the street address or legal description of the property involved and shall be:

A. For variances, conditional use permits, wireless telecommunications facilities permits, requests for parking reduction, and development plan review for special recreation only, published once in the official newspaper of the city at least 10 days before the date of the hearing (such notice shall not be required for design review); B. Mailed, postage prepaid, at least 10 days before the date of the hearing to both property owners and occupants as follows:

1. All persons shown on the last equalized assessment roll as owning real property located within a radius of 500 feet of the exterior boundaries of the property which is the subject of the proposed permit including, for a parking use permit, both the property for which a parking use permit is sought and the off-site parking facility;

2. If such property is owned by the same person or entity, the owners of contiguous real property to that owned by the applicant shall also be notified;

3. If the director of community development finds that additional property owners may be substantially affected by the request, such property owners shall also be notified of the hearing; and

4. If additional mailed notice is required, it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to provide certified public notice mailing labels for all owners of real property as shown on the latest equalized assessment roll within an area determined by the director of community development to be directly affected by the request and to provide a property ownership and occupant map keyed to the mailing labels.

C. At least 10 days prior to the hearing, the applicant shall cause notice thereof to be posted in a conspicuous place on the property involved, including, for a parking use permit, both the property for which a parking use permit is sought and the off-site parking facility as follows:

1. A poster-size sign shall be mounted on four inch by four inch wooden posts and shall be able to withstand all types of weather conditions.

2. The poster-size sign shall not exceed six feet above ground level and shall be visible from adjacent streets.
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48 3. The poster-size sign shall be a height of three feet and width of four feet.

4. The poster-size sign shall be located not more than five feet inside the property line in residential zones and not more than one foot inside the property line in all other zones. In all instances, the sign shall be located in areas that are most visible to the public but not within the public right-of-way.

5. The poster-size sign shall:
a. Not be illuminated;
b. Be limited to only one per street frontage of the property; c. Clearly be legible;
d. Consist of black lettering on a white background.

6. Additional poster-size signs may be required at the discretion of director of community development.

7. The poster-size sign shall remain for the duration of the appeal period given in this title. If no appeal is filed, the sign shall be removed within seven days after the deadline for filing appeals. If an appeal is filed, the sign shall remain for at least 15 days, but no more than 22 days, after the final action by the city on that appeal. The sign may be altered or replaced to reflect information on the appeal hearing. If a subsequent appeal is filed, the sign shall remain for at least 15 days, but no more than 22 days, after final action by the city on the subsequent appeal.

8. In situations where the above requirements are not physically possible due to site constraints, a comparable notice shall be prepared and located to the satisfaction of the director of community development.

SECTION 17. Severability.

This Ordinance’s provisions are severable. If any portion of this Ordinance or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid or unconstitutional, that decision does not affect the validity of the Ordinance’s remaining portions and the Ordinance’s application to other persons and circumstances. The City Council declares that it would have passed the remainder of this Ordinance without the invalid or unconstitutional provision.

SECTION 18. California Environmental Quality Act.

This Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15301 and 15305. CEQA Guidelines section 166 of 196

49 15301 entitled “Existing Facilities” exempts from CEQA the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing licensing, or minor alteration to existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features involving negligible or no expansion of the existing or former use. This Ordinance provides a permitting procedure pursuant to which Murals may be installed on existing public and or private structures and does not involve the expansion of the use. CEQA Guidelines section 15305 entitled “Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations” exempts from CEQA minor alterations in land use limitations in areas with an average slope of less than 20%, which do not result in any changes in land use or density. This Ordinance may result in minor alterations in land use limitations, specifically Mural installations, and does not result in any changes in land use or density.

SECTION 19. Effective date.

This Ordinance shall become effective within thirty days from the date of its adoption.

Passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Glendale on the day of ____________, 2026.
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Mayor
Attest:
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City Clerk
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I, Dr. Suzie Abajian, City Clerk of the City of Glendale, certify that the foregoing Ordinance 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 same was adopted by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
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Exhibit 1

CITY OF GLENDALE

MURAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Table of Contents

MURAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ....................................................................... 2 MURAL APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS .............................................. 11 ORIGINAL MURAL ART APPLICATION ....................................................................... 12

ARTIST WAIVER AND AGREEMENT FOR MURAL PLACED ON PRIVATE PROPERTY .................................................................................................................. 18

INFORMATION SHEET- CAMPAIGN FINANCE ORDINANCE APPLICANTS SEEEKING ENTITLEMENT .......................................................................................... 21

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2 CITY OF GLENDALE

MURAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

The Arts and Culture Commission, the Library, Arts and Culture Department, and the City of Glendale all desire to encourage artistic expression throughout the City of Glendale.

Together, they acknowledge that art in public places is an essential element of the quality of life within the City and that art in public places contributes to what makes the City of Glendale a special place to live, work, and shop.

The City wishes to encourage original murals on public and private buildings as an investment in cultural capital to serve the public interest by eradicating visual blight created by large uninteresting, blank walls that are sometimes the target of vandals, to create tourist interest points, and to develop community identity.

Anyone wanting to put a mural on public or private property must obtain a permit from the City pursuant to the process set forth in Glendale Municipal Code Section

30.38. This process is intended to support efforts to place murals on public and private buildings in a content-neutral manner while ensuring compliance with time, manner, and place requirements.

Further, the City wants to make sure that there is strict adherence to safety rules to ensure structural integrity, and that there is an opportunity to obtain advisory community input to enhance the relevance of a proposed mural to its proposed location. Maintenance obligations must be thoughtfully addressed so that no unnecessary or unexpected financial burdens are placed on the City and the community.

Finally, consideration must be given to placing murals where they will be most impactful in creating identity and sense of place.

Murals installed without adhering to the Glendale Municipal Code Chapter 30.38 may be subject to removal if the property owner fails to legalize the mural by obtaining a validly issued mural permit.

1. Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to guide the Library, Arts and Culture Department in:

a. Supporting community-driven mural projects.

b. Including artwork from local, regional, national, and international artists of diverse backgrounds in the City of Glendale’s murals program.

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3 c. Providing ongoing opportunities for artists to engage in the community through temporary artworks.

d. Supporting the economic development and cultural tourism interests in the City of Glendale.

e. Encourage public dialogue and artistic expression.

3. Acceptable Mural Locations

a. Private property. Subject to the zoning restrictions set forth in Glendale Municipal Code (“GMC”) sections 30.38.030, 30.38.040, 30.38.060, and

30.38.090, murals are allowed on private property with permission of the private property owner, as long as the private property owner adheres to this Mural Policies and Procedures and Required Documents, obtains a mural permit from the City, enters into a Mural Maintenance Agreement with the City, and enters into an Artist Waiver and Agreement with the artist of the mural.

i. Applicants shall obtain the written permission of the private property owner prior to submitting an application for a mural permit.

ii. Prior to the issuance of a mural permit and the installation of any mural on private property, the property owner must submit a Mural Maintenance Agreement (the form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A”). The City requires the recordation of the Mural Maintenance Agreement in the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office so that all future property owners, and any other person or entity with an interest in the property, will be put on notice of the property owner’s mural maintenance responsibilities.

iii. Prior to the issuance of a mural permit and the installation of any mural on private property, the property owner must submit an Artist Waiver and Agreement for Mural Placed on Private Property (the form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “B”).

b. Mural Installation on Public Property. The City Council shall be the final review authority for any mural proposed to be installed on public property.

Following the public review process set forth in GMC Chapter 30.38, the Arts and Culture Commission may recommend the City Council authorize the Director of Library, Arts and Culture, subject to approval “as to form” by the City Attorney, to enter into all appropriate agreements for the installation of a mural public property.

4. Mural Installation Parameters

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4 All murals must conform to the following parameters as applicable to the site:

a. Except as provided herein in Section D, no part of a mural shall exceed the height of the structure to which it is tiled, painted, or affixed unless permitted to do so with an approved Mural Maintenance Agreement, and with approval of a City issued encroachment permit where any part of the mural extends into the public right of way.

b. All mural and mural structures shall have a smooth surface, and no nails, tacks, rivets, wires or other fastening devices shall be permitted to protrude therefrom except external lamps, neon tubing or artificial illumination (“Illumination”) on walls or any buildings or structures which are necessary to illuminate the mural and such external Illumination shall not in any manner exceed the height or width of the structure upon which the mural is in any manner attached, tiled, painted, or affixed.

c. Artist(s) signature(s) and sponsorship recognition shall be confined to the signature area

d. No part of a mural shall extend more than six (6) inches from the vertical plane of the surface upon which the mural is in any manner attached, tiled, painted, or affixed. However, murals approved for installation on any horizontal plane must be flush with that horizontal plane.

e. No mural may consist of, or contain, electrical, or mechanical components, or changing images (moving structural elements, flashing or sequential lights, lighting elements, or other automated methods that result in movement, the appearance of movement, or change of mural image or message, not including static illumination turned off and back on not more than once every twenty-four (24) hours).

f. No mural shall be placed on a lot that is zoned solely for single family or multifamily residential development. Murals may only be located in Commercial Zones (C1 Neighborhood Commercial Zone, C2 Community Commercial Zone, C3 Commercial Service Zone, CR Commercial Retail Zone, CPD Commercial Planned Development Zone, CH Commercial Hillside Zone, and CA Commercial Auto Zone), Mixed Use Zones (IMU Industrial/Commercial Mixed Use Zone, IMU-R Industrial/Commercial- Residential Mixed Use Zone, SFMU Commercial/Residential Mixed Use Zone, and DSP Downtown Specific Plan Zone), Industrial Zones (IND Industrial Zone and T Transportation Zone), or TOD zones.

g. No mural shall be arranged and illuminated in a manner that will produce light intensity of greater than 32.28 lumens (three foot-candles) above ambient lighting, as measured at the property line of the nearest residentially zoned property.

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5 h. No mural permit will be issued for Digitally Printed Image Murals without the prior review and approval from the Fire Department and the Building and Safety Division of the Community Development Department.

i. No mural may contain any form of commercial message. Any mural that contains a business name, logo, slogan, trademark, website address, social media identifier, or other business identification, including business sponsorship shall be considered to contain a Commercial Message and be treated as a Sign as defined in Chapter 30.33.020. Provided, however, the mural may contain a single continuous perimeter, which shall not exceed four (4) square feet at the bottom edge of the mural where the mural artist signs their name, where one mural sponsor may affix their name or logo, and where the mural date and copyright information may be provided ("Signature Area").

If the four square feet area is greater than 10% of the overall size of the mural, then the Signature Area shall not exceed 10% of the mural area. Such acknowledgement panel shall not be classified as a commercial message, and is therefore exempt from zoning regulation as provided in Municipal Code of Glendale Chapter 30.33 pertaining so signs.

j. The signature area may contain one Acknowledgment of the mural sponsor(s) per mural.

5. Mural Criteria to be Considered

Subject to GMC Chapter 30.38, the following criteria for approving murals for any mural locations, as defined in Section 3 herein above, include:

a. Consideration of the strength of an applicant’s or artist’s concept.

b. Demonstrated craftsmanship.

c. Originality of proposed mural.

d. Appropriateness of scale to the wall upon which mural will be painted/attached and/or to the surrounding neighborhood.

e. Architectural, geographical, socio-cultural and/or historical relevance to the site scale.

f. General support from the public, the building owner, and other stakeholders including but not limited to: surrounding neighborhood, adjacent businesses, and arts community.

g. Demonstrated ability for applicant or artist to complete the proposed mural on time and within budget.

5. Mural Permit Application
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6 An applicant wishing to install a mural on private property or public property, must file an application for a mural permit with the Library, Arts and Culture Department.

An application for a mural permit for the installation of a mural on private property shall include all the information, and materials and a mural maintenance plan that will be incorporated into a Mural Maintenance Agreement (the form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A”), all as specified in Chapter 30.38.

6. Mural Permit Process

There are four steps required in order for the Permit to be Granted:

a. Submit a mural permit application to the Library, Arts and Culture Department.

b. The mural permit application must include the mural permit fee, a maintenance plan which maintenance plan will be incorporated into a Mural Maintenance Agreement that shall be executed and recorded prior to the issuance of a mural permit. The mural permit application must also include an Artist Waiver and Agreement for Mural Placed on Private Property.

c. The mural permit applicant is responsible for providing public notice of the proposed mural permit on site, which public noticing includes, but is not limited to posting the mural site and sending notices to surrounding property owners. Refer to GMC section 30.38.090 for the public notice posting requirements. See also Exhibit “B” attached hereto for posting guidelines.

d. Upon confirmation by the Library, Arts and Culture Department that all the materials required for processing a Mural application have been submitted, including the required mural maintenance plan, the Library, Arts and Culture Department will schedule a hearing before the Arts and Culture Commission to consider the applicant’s request for issuance of a mural permit, and will require the mural applicant to complete the required public noticing as specified in GMC section 30.38.080.

7. Granting a Mural Permit

If the Arts and Culture Commission approves, or conditionally approves issuance of a mural permit, following a fifteen (15) day appeal period which appeal period is counted from the day the Arts and Culture Commission approves the mural permit issuance, the Library, Arts and Culture Department Director, or designee, shall record the Mural Maintenance Agreement and thereafter issue the mural permit.

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7 8. Appealing the Denial of a Mural Permit
Appeals of any decision by the Arts and Culture Commission to approve issuance of a mural permits on private property shall be to the City Council and such appeals shall be heard de novo, meaning that the City Council will independently reexamine the mural permit application submitted by applicant to the City for review and decision by the Arts and Culture Commission.
a. Appeal to the City Council. After approval, approval with conditions, or denial of a mural permit application, the applicant or any aggrieved party, including any city official may appeal the decision of the review authority to the city council in the manner provided in chapter 2.88 of this code.

b. Mural Design Changes. Should the applicant elect to change a mural design after approval by the Arts and Culture Commission, but prior to the date set for an appeal before the City Council, the modified mural design shall submitted to the City Council as part of the appeal materials. The mural applicant also has the option of withdrawing the mural application.

9. Site Preparation

Proper preparation of the location where the mural is to be installed will enhance the community for years. For this reason, the following guidelines should be respected:

a. Brick, plaster and concrete walls offer the best surface for murals. Wood and aluminum are not recommended for murals with a Mural Maintenance Agreement term over five (5) years. Murals may be painted directly on the prepared final surface, or on panels which are to be fixed to the wall either before or after painting.

b. Ideally the mural surface should be smooth. The quality of the surface preparation will determine the quality of the finished product. The mural artist should be sure to follow appropriate preparation steps and consult with a qualified paint professional to determine the best filler, primer, and paint products.

c. If there are any questions about the appropriateness or suitability of the surface upon which the mural is proposed to be installed or affixed in any way, it is recommended that a building contractor, professional artist or painter be consulted.

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8 may need to obtain a City permit in order to pressure wash surfaces. The surface should be completely dry before proceeding.
e. Spackle or another filler should be used to fill cracks, holes, and to level uneven surfaces.
f. The wall where a mural is to be installed may need to be primed with a latex primer to provide an even surface for the mural.

10. Mural Maintenance and Repair

All mural maintenance and repair activities shall be specified in the mural maintenance plan to be incorporated into a Mural Maintenance Agreement.

Consideration shall be given to the impacts from pollution and water on murals. It is recommended that the mural maintenance plan include annual washing of the mural surface with a gentle soap to minimize water and damage from abrasive or harsh cleansers. It is also recommended that mural plans include effective surface preparation and if a mural is painted, the installation of a protective topcoat to keep the mural in good condition.

a. Mural Maintenance and Repairs on City Property. All painted murals installed on City Property will be required to include the installation of a protective topcoat to protect the mural from damage. The City will be responsible for regular cleaning and repair as is deemed necessary and appropriate by the staff of the Library, Arts and Culture Department in cooperation with the mural artist.

b. Mural Maintenance and Repairs on Private Property. The City does not assume any obligation, financial or otherwise, for the creation, upkeep, or repair of murals for which the City has issued permits for installation on private property. Maintenance and repair of murals permitted on private property shall be the sole responsibility of the property owner on whose property the mural is installed. Prior to the issuance of a mural permit the property owner, must enter into Mural Maintenance Agreement which includes a maintenance plan. The mural maintenance plan shall include a schedule for regular cleaning, maintenance in order to maintain the mural in good condition.

c. Complaints Regarding Murals on Private Property. In the event of complaints to the City regarding lack of maintenance impacting the mural’s appearance, the City will conduct an inspection. If the City determines the mural is in disrepair and that the property owner is not abiding by their maintenance and repair obligations set forth in the GMC Chapter 30.38 and the Mural Maintenance Agreement, the City may, in its sole discretion, issue a citation to the property owner pursuant to GMC section 30.38.130 and or pursue other legal or equitable remedies. 177 of 196

9 If, in the City’s reasonable determination, the property owner’s failure to maintain and or repair the mural creates a serious public health and or safety hazard, the City may, in its sole discretion following twenty-four (24) hours’ written notice to Owner (“City Entry Notice”), enter onto Owner’s Property to perform mural maintenance and or repair, or removal, in order to cure the serious public health and or safety hazard (“Emergency Repair”). “Serious public health and or safety hazard” includes, but is not limited to, any part of the Mural entering into the public right of way or public property so as to create a physical hazard to the public.

d. Vandalism and Graffiti. If a mural is vandalized (including from graffiti) it is the property owner’s responsibility to repair the mural and remove such graffiti in compliance with GMC Chapter 9.16, entitled “Graffiti”.

11. Removal of Murals – Renewal of Mural Permit.

The term of the Mural is subject to negotiation between the property owner and the City. Murals that are issued a City permit may remain in place for the duration of the Mural Permit and Mural Maintenance Agreement. Murals located on public property may remain in place pursuant to the terms of the City’s agreement with the mural artist. A Mural may be removed prior to its planned removal date at the request of the applicant or current private property owner pursuant to the process set forth in Chapter 30.38.

A. Self-initiated removal. Subject to GMC section 30.38.140, and Section 8 of the Mural Maintenance Agreement, the applicant and or private property owner must provide 30 days’ prior written notice to the Library, Arts and Culture Department of the request to remove any mural not scheduled for removal pursuant to the Mural Maintenance Agreement. Following notice of proposed mural removal provided to the Library, Arts and Culture Department, and after obtaining any permits for traffic management or public right of way encroachment that may be required to remove a mural from private property, the mural be removed by the private property owner. The mural site shall be restored to its condition prior to the installation of the mural, reasonable wear and tear excepted, and shall be completed at the sole cost and expense of either the mural permit applicant or the then current property owner at the time of the removal. Applicants should be aware of any terms in their agreement with the mural artists that could impact their ability to remove the mural.

B. Site improvements. In some instances, such as streetscape repaving or building maintenance, the City may require the applicant remove the mural for public health and safety purposes and will provide all required noticing to the applicant and property owner prior to undertaking activities that may require removal of all or part of a mural. The applicant may be able to reinstall the mural after the 178 of 196

10 public improvement or repair has been completed. The applicant shall be responsible for the costs of re-installing the mural.

C. Public safety emergencies. As a condition of permitting murals located on, at, above or near public utilities, applicants and property owners have been apprised that such murals may be required to be removed with little or no notice to the applicant or private property owner so that the utility may be repaired. The applicant will be responsible for restoring any damage to the mural caused by emergency utility repairs.

D. Renewal of Mural Permit. Mural permit applicants seeking to renew their Mural Permit shall provide the City with sixty (60) days’ advance written notice of their renewal request prior to the expiration of the Mural Permit. Renewal of a Mural Permit shall be within the sole discretion of the City. Applicants who do not renew the Mural Permit shall remove the mural at the expiration of the Mural Permit; provided however, such removal shall be completed within thirty (30) days of the expiration of the Mural Permit.

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11 MURAL APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

All mural applications must be accompanied with the following information:

❑ Completed “Original Art Mural” application form, including signature of property owner and mural art owner.

❑ Full color rendering or detailed sketch of proposed mural including design, legible and complete dimensions, and full description of the mural materials.

❑ Installation and de-installation plans including photographs and drawings of proposed installation site as well as surrounding area; plans for surface preparation; date proposed for installation (and de-installation if applicable).

❑ Identification information including mural title, and artist’s name, and contact information.

❑ Mural Permit Fee

❑ Mural maintenance plan with a mural removal date, if applicable (to be incorporated into the Mural Maintenance Agreement)

❑ Artist Waiver and Agreement for Mural Placed on Private Property.

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12 CITY OF GLENDALE

LIBRARY, ARTS AND CULTURE DEPARTMENT

ORIGINAL MURAL ART APPLICATION

APPLICANT: Complete all sections below that apply to the proposal. Please print legibly.

Application Date

Mural Installation Street Address
_____________________________________________________________________ Description of Mural Site
_____________________________________________________________________ ❑ Applicant must verify that the mural does not contain any commercial speech.

Property Owner Name
_____________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address

City State Zip Code __________
Phone ____________
Email _____________

Mural Artist Name

_____________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address

City State Zip Code __________
Phone ____________
Email _____________

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13 Type of Mural (check all that apply)
❑ Mural painted on exterior building or wall
❑ Street Mural
❑ Utility box/cover
❑ Mural consisting of tile or other 3D material afﬁxed to surface ❑ Mural consisting of 2D printed material to be secured to surface ❑ Mural augmented with XR components (such as Virtual Reality or Augmented reality layers)
❑ Other

Proposed mural dimensions

width height total area depth of mural from plane of
wall
overall mural height above
grade
ft. ft. sq.ft. in. ft.

Brief Description of Mural (may attach images to illustrate)

Maintenance and Removal of Mural:

❑ Mural will be maintained pursuant to the maintenance plan attached to this Application that will be incorporated into a Mural Maintenance Agreement between the applicant, or property owner (in the event the applicant is not the property owner).

❑ Mural will not be maintained because it will be removed no later than [DATE] pursuant to the removal plan attached to this Application.

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14 MURAL INSTALLATION RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT AND PERMIT

CONDITIONS

The property owner agrees to comply with each of the following mural permit conditions. Mural applications will not be accepted unless the property owner of the property on which the mural is to be located agrees to each of these permit conditions by initialing after each condition below:

1. Murals shall be completed by an artist with prior mural creation, installation, and maintenance experience as demonstrated in the mural permit application.

2. Murals shall be signed and dated by the mural artist.

3. Installation of the mural shall be completed and/or supervised by the mural artist.

4. The mural permit applicant shall complete public outreach to local business association, neighbors, and neighboring businesses in addition to the public noticing required by Glendale Municipal Code section 30.38.080. If feasible, mural applicant shall obtain letters of support from adjacent property owners.

5. Mural materials shall be durable, graffiti resistant and weather resistant.

6. Mural support/attachments must be approved by a professional structural engineer, and all mural installation work must be supervised and approved by the mural artist.

7. Murals shall not contain commercial advertising.

8. Mural permit or approval does not warrant or guarantee that, after installation, the mural will be preserved or remain intact for the expected life span of the mural. If parties want to preserve the mural, it is their responsibility to reach an agreement regarding maintenance, and preservation with the property/building owner.

9. Murals may be protected under the California Art Preservation Act of 1980 (Civil Code Section 980 ET seq.), and/or the Visual Artists Rights Act as found in Federal law (Title 17 U.S.C. § 106(A)). THE PROPERTY OWNERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR

OBTAINING THEIR OWN LEGAL ADVICE AND FOR COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS.

10. It is the responsibility of the artist to create and maintain the mural. The mural shall be kept in good repair and condition with periodic maintenance to be performed by the owner/artist as needed. By submitting the application both the mural owner and property owner agree that should the mural be defaced and not maintained in good repair, the City has the authority to remove the mural.

11. If vandalism, including graffiti, to the mural occurs, it is the responsibility of the mural owner/artist to remove graffiti within as required by Chapter 9.16 of the Glendale Municipal Code. If the graffiti is not removed and repaired by the owner/artist, the City can remove the graffiti vandalism using their standard removal techniques/materials and charge back to the property owner the cost of labor and materials.

12. The mural applicant agrees to comply with all applicable provisions of Glendale Municipal Code Chapter 30.38, and all other applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
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15 With my signature below, I attest that I have read, understand, acknowledge, and agree to each of the above listed mural permit conditions. I understand that I am required to comply with these conditions, and any other conditions the City may impose on the issuance of the mural permit, for the duration of the mural permit. Violations of any of the above conditions, or other applicable Glendale Municipal Code provisions may result in permit revocation and or City code enforcement action.

PROPERTY OWNER

_________________________________________
Signature

Print Name

Date
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16 CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT

Please PRINT or TYPE all information.

Government Code section 84308, subdivision (e)(2) states “[a] party to a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use pending before any agency or a participant in the proceeding shall not make a contribution of more than five hundred dollars ($500) to any officer of that agency during the proceeding and for 12 months following the date the final decision is rendered by the agency in the proceeding.” Further, said State law requires applicants for permits to disclose whether they have made any such contributions. (Gov. Code, § 84308, subd. (e)(1).) Therefore, the following statement must accompany every application filed with the Library, Arts & Culture Department for processing.

Have you or your agent made a contribution for election purposes of $500.00 or more to any member of the Arts & Culture Commission during the twelve (12) months preceding filing of the application?

Yes No

If “Yes,” to whom?

When?
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the above information is true and correct.

Applicant’s Signature Date

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17 OWNER/APPLICANT AFFIDAVIT

Please PRINT or TYPE all information.

PART 1 – APPLICATION(S) REQUESTED
List application(s) currently being requested that apply to this form:

PART 2 – OWNER’S AFFIDAVIT
I hereby certify that I am the legally authorized owner of all property involved in this application or have been empowered to sign as the owner on behalf of a corporation, partnership, business, etc., as evidenced by separate instrument attached herewith. I hereby grant to the applicant of this form full power to sign all documents related to this application, including any conditions or mitigation measures as may be deemed necessary.

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Executed on at , California
(Date) (City)

Owner’s Signature

Print Owner’s Full Name

PART 3 – APPLICANT’S AFFIDAVIT
I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits represent the data and information required for this initial evaluation and that the facts, statements and information presented are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Further, should the stated information be found false or insufficient, I agree to the return of this form for appropriate revisions, understanding that the City of Glendale cannot process this form until all applicable information is corrected or provided by the applicant. I hereby certify that I have been legally authorized by the owner to present this application and to sign on behalf of all documents related to this application, including any conditions or mitigation measures as may be deemed necessary. Note: When the applicant is a corporation, partnership, business etc., a separate document verifying the authorization to sign for such applicant is required.

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Executed on at , California
(Date) (City)

Applicant’s Signature

Print Applicant’s Full Name
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18 CITY OF GLENDALE MURAL PROGRAM
Artist Waiver and Agreement for
Mural Placed on Private Property

This Artist Waiver and Agreement for Mural Placed on Private Property (“Artist Waiver”) in entered into this _____ day of ___________, (“Effective Date”) by and between _______________ (“Property Owner”), and ______________________ (“Artist”), Property Owner and Artist are collectively referred to herein as “Parties” and individually as “Party”.

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Property Owner is the owner of certain real property located at __________________, and legally described on Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference (the “Property”);

WHEREAS, Artist designs murals and other forms of artwork and has designed a unique artwork for the Property Owner (“Mural”), which Property Owner seeks to install on the Property. The Mural is described and depicted on Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference;

WHEREAS, Property Owner has applied for a Mural Permit from the City of Glendale, a municipal corporation (“City”) to install the Mural on the Property (the “Mural Permit”). A condition of the Mural Permit is the execution of this Artist’s Waiver and Agreement, and execution of a Mural Maintenance Agreement by and between the Property Owner and the City of Glendale (the “Mural Maintenance Agreement”). This Artist Waiver is attached as Exhibit “D” to the Mural Maintenance Agreement;

WHEREAS, Artist and Property Owner have agreed to install the Mural on Owner’s property located at Property pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Mural Permit, the Mural Maintenance Agreement and this Artist Waiver

WHEREAS, this Artist Waiver shall commence on the Effective Date and continue in effect until the Mural is removed (the “Term”).

AGREEMENT

1. Recitals. The Recitals herein above are an integral part of this Artist Wavier and are incorporated herein by this reference.

2. Mural Modification, Alternation or Removal After Termination.

Subject to the terms and conditions of the Mural Permit and Mural Maintenance Agreement, the Property Owner and the City have the right to change, modify, destroy, remove, relocate, move, replace, transport, repair or restore the Mural, in whole or in part after the Mural Permit termination date.
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19 3. Limitations on Modification of Mural During Term. If at any time the Property Owner modifies the Mural without the Artist’s consent in a manner that is prejudicial to Artist’s reputation, Artist retains the right to disclaim authorship of the Mural in accordance with the Visual Artists Rights Act 17 U.S.C. § 106A (a) (2).

4. Notices. Artist bears the sole responsibility for providing the Property Owner and the City with any changes to the Artist’s Address. Notice of changes must be mailed to the City of Glendale, Library Arts and Culture Department, 222 East Harvard Street, Glendale, CA 91205, to the attention of the Director of Library, Arts and Culture; to the Property Owner, at ______________________.

5. Waiver of VARA and CAPA Rights. Except as explicitly set forth in this Agreement, Artist voluntarily waives all rights under the Visual Artists Rights Act of 1990, 17 U.S.C. §§106A and 113(d) (”VARA”), the California Art Preservation Act (Cal.

Civ. Code §§987 and 989 )(“CAPA”), or any other local, state, foreign or international law, as currently drafted or as may be hereafter amended, that conveys the same or similar rights (“Moral Rights Laws”), with respect to the Mural, its display, removal from display, exhibition, installation, conservation, storage, study, alteration and any other activities conducted by the Property Owner, or City, and their respective officers, employees, agents, contractors, licensees, successors or assigns. If the Mural is incorporated into a building such that the Mural cannot be removed from the building without physical defacement, mutilation, alternation, distortion, destruction, or other modification (collectively, “Modification”) of the Mural, Artist waives any and all rights to which Artist may be entitled pursuant to any Moral Rights Laws.

6. Artist’s Representation. Artist represents and warrants that: (a) the Mural is Artist’s unique and original work of art; (b) the Mural does not infringe upon, misappropriate, or violate any patent, copyright, trademark, trade name, or other proprietary right of any person, organization, or entity; (c) Artist has obtained all licenses, permissions, authorizations, releases, and other necessary documents for the creation, installation and maintenance of the Mural; and (d) Artist has paid, or will pay, all royalties, licensing fees, or other fees required for obtaining licenses, permissions, or authorizations for the Mural. Upon the Property Owner’s or City’s request, Artist must provide the Property Owner and the City with evidence of Artist’s compliance with this paragraph.

7. Survival. Artist’s and Property Owner’s representations under this Artist Waiver shall survive the termination of the Mural Permit and the Mural Maintenance Agreement.

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20 8. Grant of Use. Artist irrevocably grants Property Owner, and their respective officers, agents, and employees a non-exclusive, sublicensable right to use, in whole or in part, in any medium now known or later developed, photographs and other two-dimensional reproductions of the artwork for informational, educational, promotional, public relations, advertising, or other non-commercial purposes without charge to Property Owner or City and without payment to Artist of any compensation, fee, royalty, or damages.

9. Publicity. Use of Artist’s name and likeness. Artist agrees that Owner shall have the sublicensable right (royalty-free) to reasonably use Artist’s name, likeness, signature and biography in connection with the display, publication, and promotion of the Mural. Property Owner agrees to use Artist’s name and the correct title and description of the Mural in wording mutually agreed upon by the parties in all promotional literature used by Owner relating to the Mural, and to include a Signature Area on the Mural with the Artist’s name, the Mural title, and any additional, mutually agreed upon description of the Mural.

The Parties understand, acknowledge, and agree to the terms of this Artist Waiver and Agreement.

By Artist:

Name (Signature): ___________________________________
Name (Print): ___________________________________ Date: __________________ Phone: ___________________________ Email___________________________

By Property Owner:

Name (Signature): ___________________________________
Name (Print): ___________________________________ Date: __________________ Phone: ___________________________ Email___________________________

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21 In August 2011, the Glendale City Council adopted Ordinance No. 5744, which became effective on September 9, 2011 (“Ordinance”). The Ordinance prohibits campaign contributions from “applicants seeking entitlement,” certain of their contractors and subcontractors (including their architects, engineers, and design professionals) while the application is “pending” and for 12 months thereafter. An application is deemed pending when: an application or letter is filed and the City Council, Redevelopment Agency, or Housing Authority has original jurisdiction over approval of the entitlement, or when the application is formally appealed to the City Council.

The Ordinance also prohibits any member of the City Council, Redevelopment Agency, or Housing Authority from voting on any matter pertaining to an entitlement if that member has received a campaign contribution from the applicant seeking the entitlement, or certain contractors or subcontractors of the applicant, within the 12-month period preceding the consideration of the matter.

I. What acts does the Ordinance prohibit?
With respect to an “applicant seeking entitlement” before the Glendale City Council (“Council”), the Glendale Redevelopment Agency (“GRA”), or the Housing Authority of the City of Glendale (“HA”), the Ordinance does the following:

1. Prohibition No. 1 – Ban on contributions while application is pending and for 12 months thereafter. The Ordinance prohibits (a) an “applicant seeking entitlement”, (b) a “contractor of an applicant seeking an entitlement,” or (c) a “subcontractor of an applicant seeking an entitlement” from making a contribution to a member of City Council while an application is “pending” before the Council, GRA, or HA and for a period of 12 months after the last and final approval of the Council, GRA or HA.

2. Prohibition No. 2 – Ban on voting if contribution received during 12-month period preceding consideration of the matter. Prohibits any Council Member, Redevelopment Agency Member, or Housing Authority Member who has received a contribution from an applicant seeking entitlement, a contractor of an applicant seeking entitlement, or a subcontractor seeking entitlement within a period of 12 months prior to consideration of an entitlement from voting on the matter.

II. Who is an applicant seeking entitlement?

• Person who files an application or letter with the City, GRA, or HA, or • Person who is an owner or lessee of property on whose behalf an application or letter is filed
City of Glendale
Information Sheet- Campaign Finance Ordinance
Applicants Seeking Entitlement
Submit to Library, Arts & Culture Department – 222 E. Harvard St. Glendale, CA 91205. For more information call 818-548-2030.
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22 III. What is an entitlement?
An entitlement is any land use or similar entitlement including:

Permit License Conditional Use
Permit
Variance Architectural/Design
Review (any stage)
Franchise Administrative
Exception
Parking
Reduction
Permit
Review of Plans Development
Agreement
Disposition and
Development
Agreement
Exclusive
Negotiation
Agreement
Owner
Participation
Agreement
Affordable
Housing
Agreement
Financial
Assistance to a
Project

IV. When is an entitlement “pending?”

• For items that require approval of the Council, Redevelopment Agency or Housing Authority and thus must be set for review or hearing before that body, the application is deemed “pending” at the time the application or letter is filed. • For items where the Council, GRA, or HA is the appellate body, the application is “pending” when the notice of appeal has been filed.
• The three examples set forth below are intended to provide interpretive guidance:
(1) An application for a zone change is filed. Since a zone change can only be effectuated by the City Council, upon filing the application it would be pending before the City Council. (2) An application for a Conditional Use Permit is filed. Only at such time as the grant or denial of a Conditional Use Permit is appealed to the Council would it be pending before the City Council;
(3) An application for a variance in the Downtown Specific Plan (“DSP”) Area is filed. Since the Council has original jurisdiction over variances in the DSP, the variance application would be pending before the Council when filed.

V. Which contractors and subcontractors does the Ordinance apply to? • Contractor of applicant seeking entitlement – A person who has, or has been promised, a contract as an architect, design professional, engineer, or general or prime contractor with an applicant seeking entitlement.
• Subcontractor of applicant seeking entitlement – A person who has, or has been promised, a subcontract as an architect, design professional, engineer, or perform other work with a contractor of applicant seeking entitlement. • For the contractors of applicant seeking entitlement and the subcontractors of applicant seeking entitlement, the prohibitions on campaign contributions and voting on matters related to contributors applies not only to the entity that is the contractor or subcontractor but also to the following individuals or entities of the contractor or subcontactors: CEO/President, Chairperson, Chief Operations Officer, Chief Financial Officer, any member of the Board of Directors, and any individual or entity that owns 10% or more the contractor or subcontractor of applicant seeking entitlement, as well as any campaign committee that is sponsored and controlled by the contractor or subcontractor.
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23 (To be Completed Prior to Preparation of Staff Reports for Consideration of Entitlement Matter by Council, Agency, or Authority, or at Time of Appeal to the City Council if the Applicant is also the Appellant) In August 2011, the Glendale City Council adopted Ordinance No. 5744, which became effective on September 9, 2011 (“Ordinance”). The Ordinance prohibits campaign contributions from “applicants seeking entitlement,” their contractors and subcontractors (including their architects, engineers, and design professionals) while the application is “pending” and for 12 months thereafter. The Ordinance also prohibits Council Members from voting on any matter pertaining to an entitlement if the Council member has received a campaign contribution from the applicant seeking the entitlement, or certain contractors or subcontractors of the applicant, within the 12-month period preceding the vote.

The Applicant and the Owner/Lessor hereby discloses as follows.

(If printing, please print legibly. Use additional sheets as necessary.) I. Name of Applicant and Name of Owner/Lessor on whose behalf application is filed:

Full Name Title Business Address City State Zip

Submit to Library, Arts & Culture Department – 222 E. Harvard St. Glendale, CA 91205.

For more information, call 818-548-2030.

City of Glendale
Disclosure - Campaign Finance Ordinance
Applicants Seeking Entitlement
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24 II. Officers or owners/investors of Applicant Entity. Please also disclose the following persons or entities related to the applicant entity: CEO/President, Chairperson, Chief Operations Officer, Chief Financial Officer, any member of the Board of Directors, and any individual or entity that owns 10% or more the contractor of applicant seeking entitlement, as well as any campaign +

Full Name Title Business Address City State Zip

III. Contractor of Applicant(s) Seeking Entitlement*

Full Name Title Business Address City State Zip

* “Contractor of Applicant Seeking Entitlement” means “a person who has, or has been promised, a contract as an architect, design professional, engineer, or general or prime contract with an applicant seeking entitlement. “Contractor of applicant seeking entitlement,” includes not only the contracting party but also the CEO/President, Chairperson, Chief Operations Officer, Chief Financial Officer, any member of the Board of Directors, and any individual or entity that owns 10% or more the contractor of applicant seeking entitlement, as well as any campaign committee that is sponsored and controlled by the contracting party.

Please list the names and addresses of all of these parties.

IV. Subcontractor of Applicant(s) Seeking Entitlement**

Full Name Title Business Address City State Zip

** “Subcontractor of Applicant Seeking Entitlement” means “a person who has, or has been promised, a subcontract as an architect, design professional, engineer, or perform other work with a ‘contractor an applicant seeking entitlement.” 193 of 196

25 “Subcontractor of applicant seeking entitlement,” includes not only the subcontracting party, but also the CEO/President, Chairperson, Chief Operations Officer, Chief Financial Officer, any member of the Board of Directors, and any individual or entity that owns 10% or more the subcontractor of applicant seeking entitlement, as well as any campaign committee that is sponsored and controlled by the subcontracting party. Please list the name and addresses of all of these parties.

V. Disclosure. The Applicant Seeking Entitlement has made campaign or officeholder contributions in the preceding 12 months to City of Glendale elected officials as follows:

Elected Official Name of Individual or Entity Date of Contribution

I hereby certify, on behalf of the above-named applicant(s) and owner(s)/lessor(s), that the applicant seeking entitlement has made the campaign contributions as set forth above. I also certify that the names of all contractors of applicant and all subcontractors of applicant, as of today’s date, are fully set forth above. I further acknowledge that the applicant has a continuing obligation to update this disclosure form if the applicant selects additional or substitute architects, design professionals, contractors or subcontractors within ten (10) days of the selection or change. I hereby certify that I have been legally authorized by the applicant/owner/lessor to submit this disclosure form and certify to the content hereof.

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

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Applicant’s Signature , Print Applicant’s Full Name

Applicant’s Address
Applicant’s Contact Phone Number

Applicant’s Email Address
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