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M I N U T E S
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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14. SECOND PERIOD OF ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Discussion is limited to items NOT a part of this agenda. Each speaker is allowed 5 minutes. Council may question or respond to the speaker, but there will be no debate or decision. The City Manager may refer the matter to the appropriate department for investigation and report.
Beth Brooks
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