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M I N U T E S
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