MINUTES
GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor Glendale, CA 91206
SEPTEMBER 22, 2026
ROLL CALL — All Present (Councilmember Asatryan arrived at 4:05 PM) DISCUSSION OF COUNCILMEMBER FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS—4:04PM
2. CLOSED SESSION — 4:05 PM
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 andCultural Center of California. Instructions to the negotiator(s) willconcern the price and terms of lease of City property c. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation: Hernandez v. City of Glendale, L.A.S.C. Case No. 24NNCV05496
d. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation:
Aroutounians v. City of Glendale, et aL; Case No. 24STCV29414 City Attorney Michael Garcia noted that Council anticipated reporting out on item 2c.
3. REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA — 6:02 PM
Roll Call—All Present
a. Flag Salute: Mayor Kassakhian
b. Invocation: Juliann Mayer, Scripture Teacher, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
c. Report of the City Clerk, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the September 22, 2026 Regular Meeting of the Glendale City Council was Posted on September 17, 2026, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.
Mayor Kassakhian recognized the 35th Anniversary of the Independence of theRepublic of Armenia, while also drawing attention to the ethnic cleansing of Artsakh and the current situation of the POWs. He invited human rights attorney Siranush Sahakyan to speak on this matter. Sahakyan is President of Armenia International and Comparative Law Center, and is representing Armenian hostages who were forcefully displaced from Artsakh and are currently being heldhostage by the Azerbaijani government.
4. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
a. Proclamation Declaring Food Waste Prevention Week
Accepted by Ariel, Food Cycle LA, and Hourik Hayrapetian and Etienne Ozarak, Glendale Public Works Department.
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 City Council Meetings of August 25, 2026, and September 1, 2026
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Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Bartrosouf, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
b. Public Works, re: Award Construction Contract for the Wastewater Shop Space Optimization Project
1. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with Waisman Construction, Inc. for the Wastewater Shop Space Optimization Project, in the amount of$445,500 plus a 10% construction reserve of $44,550
2. Resolution [26-1 051 of appropriation to appropriate funds for the Wastewater Shop Space Optimization ProjectMoved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Bartrosouf, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
c. Police Department, re: Authorization to accept grant from the State of California Office of Traffic Safety for the Selective Traffic Enforcement ProgramPublic Speaker:Fernando Roldan
1. Motion to accept grant funds in the amount of $352,000 from the State of California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) and authorize the City Manager, or a designee, to execute the necessary agreements, certification, and otherdocuments required to accept the grant Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Bartrosouf, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
d. Police Department, re: Authorization to accept grant funds from the State of California Office of Traffic Safety for the Motorcyclist Safety Education and Training Program
Public Speaker:
Fernando Roldan
1. Motion to accept grant funds in the amount of $40,000 from the State of California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for the MotorcycleSafety Education and Training Program and authorize the City Manager, or a designee, to execute the necessary agreements, 2 092226CC
certification, and other documents required to accept the grant Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Bartrosouf, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
6. CITY COLJNCILISTAFF COMMENTS (Including reports from conferences and regional meetings)Councilmember Gharpetian attended the Armenian Independence Day event at Verdugo Park last weekend and thanked the Nor Serount Cultural Association for hosting the event each year. He also attended the grand opening of the Pioneer Village affordable housing project. He shared that the Jewel City Concert Series continues with String Harmonies performing on September 26, 2026, at 5:00 PMon Artsakh Paseo.Councilmember Brotman attended an airport conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He announced that the 10th Annual Tech Week will take place September 23—26, 2026. More information is available at glendaletechweek.com.Councilmember Asatryan noted that the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for thenew terminal at Hollywood Burbank Airport will take place on October 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM, and that the terminal will open to the public on October 13, 2026. She shared that information about tours of the new terminal before the official opening can be found on the airport’s Instagram page, fly_burk. She requested a futureagenda item to discuss the City’s ordinances related to lobbyists.City Attorney Garcia noted that there are two existing ordinances related to lobbyists: one that prohibits lobbyists from serving on Boards and Commissions and another that requires lobbyist registration.Councilmember Asatryan noted that she would like both ordinances to bediscussed. She shared that the 3rd Annual Women’s Equality event will be heldon September 30, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Alex Theatre Courtyard. She alsoshared information about her recent trip to Armenia, including visits to Sister City Gyumri and Friendship City Yerevan.Councilmember Bartrosouf shared that the 12th Glendale International Film Festival will take place September 24—29, 2026. He wished Councilmember Asatryan an early happy birthday. He thanked Public Works Department staff for quickly addressing a pothole he reported and reminded the public that the MyGlendale app can be used to report graffiti, potholes, weeds, illegal dumping,and other issues.
Mayor Kassakhian shared that he recently returned from South Korea, where he attended the Hollywood-Asia Cultural Exchange Forum and visited Sister Cities.
He noted that the City of Glendale flag has been permanently raised atFriendship Park in the Seongbuk-gu area. He also shared that he met with a former Prime Minister of Taiwan.
Mayor Kassakhian thanked City staff and everyone involved in the Pioneer Village project. He noted that he shares Fernando Roldan’s concerns regarding traffic and pedestrian safety. He shared that while the Glendale International Film Festival is approaching, the Armenian Film Festival recently concluded, and he congratulated the organizers on another successful event. Mayor Kassakhian 3 092226CC
also noted the recent fire in a residential neighborhood and expressed appreciation for the firefighters, police officers, and community members who responded to rescue individuals trapped inside the burning building.
7. COMMUNITY EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS (3-minutes per speaker) Members of the public will be permitted to announce upcoming events takingplace in the community.
Taleen Khatchadourian and Arpa Mehdikhani
Mike Mohill
Vince Kachatorian
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-agendaitems 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 OralCommunications may not speak during the Second Period of OralCommunications.
Tony Passarella
Fernando Roldan
Laura DuncanMike MohillKate Unger
Joanne Low
Anonymous
CouncilmemberAsatryan stepped away at 7:13 PM and returned at 7:19 PM.Councilmember Gharpetian stepped away at 7:20 PM and returned at 7:22 PM.Councilmember Bartrosouf stepped away at 7:23 PM and returned at 7:25 PM.
9. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
a. Libraries, Arts, and Culture, re: Adoption 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, 30.47.030, 30.47.040,30.47.040, 30.47.050, 30.47.070, 30.47.075, 30.47.090 and 30.61.010 of the Glendale Municipal Code (GMC), 1995 (Case No. PZC-0018-2026) (Asatryan, 0812512026)
Staff Comments:
Roubik Golanian, City ManagerLessa Pelayo-Lozada, Director, Library, Ads & Culture DepartmentMichael Garcia, City Attorney Sylvia Quach, Senior Assistant City AttorneyPublic Speaker:Beth Brooks
1. Adoption of Ordinance [6054] 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 .010of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995 (Case No. PZC-0018-2026) Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:
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Ayes: Asatryan, Bartrosouf, Brotman, Charpetian, Kassakhian Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
2. Resolution [26-1 06] Establishing a Mural Permit Extension Fee and Amending the Comprehensive Citywide Fee Schedule for the Fiscal Year2026-2027 Moved: Bartrosouf Seconded: Asatryan
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Bartrosouf, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Council proposed a motion directing staff to prepare a resolution amending the citywide fee schedule so that the first 100 applications for mural permits would be at the subsidized rate of $400, provided that the mural is visible to the public.
Moved: Bartrosouf Seconded: Asatryan
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Bartrosouf, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
b. Management Services, re: Lease Agreement for City Owned Property 250 North Orange Street (Brotmanlo9!0112026)
Staff Comments:
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
1. Adoption of an Ordinance [6055] Authorizing Lease of a City-owned commercial premises located at 250 North Orange Street to “The Center for Armenian Arts” a DBA of Knowledge Truck, Inc., a nonprofit California public benefit corporation (“Tenant”), for a lease termexceeding five years Motion Authorizing City Manager to execute a lease with Tenant at a base rent of $2,927 per month, following adoption of the Ordinance authorizing said lease, as subject to the review andapproval as to form by the City Attorney Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Bartrosouf
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Bartrosouf, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
10. ACTION ITEMS
a. City Treasurer, re: City of Glendale Investment Policy 5 092226CC
Staff Comments:
Roubik Golanian, City ManagerRafi Manoukian, City TreasurerPresentation:Marie Boyadjian, Treasury & Investment Services Operations Technician,City Treasurer’s Office
1. Resolution [26-1 07] adopting the City Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Bartrosouf, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Councilmember Brotman stepped away at 7:55 PM and returned at 7:58 PM.Councilmember Asatryan stepped away at 7:56 PM and returned at 8:00 PM. b. City Treasurer, re: City Treasurer’s Annual Review of the City’s Portfolios
Staff Comments:
Roubik Golanian, City ManagerRafi Manoukian, City TreasurerPresentation:Marie Boyadjian, Treasury & Investment Services Operations Technician, City Treasurer’s Office
1. Motion accepting Report for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2026 Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Bartrosouf, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
c. Public Works, re: Adopt the Plans and Specification for the West Glendale Pavement Management Program (PMP)
Implementation Project Phase I
Staff Comments:
Roubik Golanian, City ManagerDaniel Hernandez, Director, Public Works Department Sarkis Oganesyan, Assistant Director/City Engineer, Public Works DepartmentRobert William, Chief, Glendale Police DepartmentMichael Garcia, City AttorneyPresentation:
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Public Speakers:
Patrick Masihi
Juan Palacios
KateHeather Brooker
1. Resolution [26-108] adopting the plans and specification for the West Glendale PMP Implementation Project Phase 1, Specification No. 4022, Plan Nos. 1-3122, 1-3139, 49-278; and directing the City Clerkto advertise for bids Included in the motion to adopt the resolution was direction to the Public Works Department to evaluate the feasibility of an additional quick build traffic circle and pedestrian crossing as part of this project.
Moved: Bartrosouf Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Bartrosouf, Brotman
Noes: Gharpetian
Absent: None
Abstain: Kassakhian
Mayor Kassakhian stepped away at 8:35 PM and returned at 8:38 PM. d. Public Works, re: Pilot Program for Deployment and Operation of Personal Delivery Devices (PDDs) on Public Rights-of-Way Pursuant to Operating Agreements
Staff Comments:
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Aaron Israel, Principal Assistant City Attorney
Presentation:Daniel Hernandez, Director, Public Works DepartmentPublic Speakers:
Kelly Jones
1. Motion to approve the proposed one-year pilot program in the form of operating agreements with two PDD operators, and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreements; and
Included in the motion was to require a response time of 30 minutes for malfunctions that occur on sidewalks and crosswalks.
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Bartrosouf
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Bartrosouf, Brotman
Noes: Gharpetian, Kassakhian
Absent: None
Abstain: None
2. Introduction of Ordinance Prohibiting the Deployment and Operation of Personal Delivery Devices on Public Rights-of-Way 7 092226CC
Except Pursuant to an Operating Agreement with the City Introduced by Councilmember Asatryan on September 22, 2026.
Councilmember Gharpetian stepped away at 10:04 PM and returned at 10:06 PM.
Councilmember Brotman stepped away at 10:14 PM and returned at 10:17 PM.CouncilmemberAsatryan stepped away at 10:17 PM and returned at 10:27 PM. e. Police Department, re: Update on Flock Safety Automated License Plate Recognition System
Staff Comments:
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Vahe Abramyan, Lieutenant, Glendale Police Department
Jason Miller, Assistant Chief Information Officer], Information Technology Department
Jason Ross, Captain, Glendale Police Department
Michael Garcia, City AttorneyPresentation:
Robert William, Chiet Glendale Police Department
Public Speakers:
Alex Amerri
Ian Kose
Alex Fumero
Kate
Sarah Smith
Megan CohenRamyMike BorisovLinda NeumaierLinda CampoBenjamin HaslupHilary Andrea Cedusky
Mahan
Jane O’Neill
1. Motion to note and file
2. Motion to direct staff
No vote was taken.
CouncilmemberAsatryan stepped away at 11:58 PM and returned at 12:11 AM.Councilmember Brotman stepped away at 12:02 AM and returned at 12:03 AM. f. Police Department, re: Introduction of Ordinance Prohibiting the Act of Scavenging in Containers Used for the Purposes of Storage and Collection of Refuse or Recyclable Materials
1. Introduction of an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Glendale, California, Amending Section 8.44.050 and Adding Section 8.44.065of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995, Relating to Refuse, Yard Trimmings and Recyclable Material Collection and Disposal Without objection, this item was deferred to a future Regular Council Meeting.
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g. Police Department, re: Introduction of Ordinance Prohibiting the Acts of Joining or Participating in a Commercial Special Event in Violation of Any Permit Conditions or Without the Consent and Over the Objection of the Permittee, or Otherwise Interfering with a Permitted CommercialSpecial Event
1. Introduction ofan Ordinance of the Council ofthe City of Glendale, California, Adding Section 5.88.050 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995, Relating to the Commercial Special Event Permit
Without objection, this item was deferred to a future Regular Council Meeting.
11. HEARINGS
a. Community Development, re: Ordinance Amending Title 30 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995 (Case No. PZC-0015-2025), RelatingGenerally to Establishing an Animated Signage Overlay Zone (ANSOZ)and Associated Standards and a Zoning Map Amendment to add the ANSOZ to Commercially Zoned Properties Along South Central Avenueand South Brand Boulevard
1. Introduction of Ordinance Amending Title 30 of the Glendale Municipal Code Relating Generally to Establishing an Animated Signage Overlay Zone(ANSOZ) and Associated Standards
2. Introduction of Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map to Reflect the New Designation Related to Placing an ANSOZ on Certain Properties Along South Central Avenue in the C3 “Commercial Service” Zone, Height District Iand South Brand Boulevard in the CA “Commercial Auto Zone Motion to continue this item to the next Regular Council Meeting on September 29, 2026 without further public notice.
Moved: Bartrosouf Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Bartrosouf, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
12. REPORTS - INFORMATION13. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS14. 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.
Gray James
Allan Dish
Beth Brooks
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15. NEW BUSINESS
a. Councilmember Gharpetian moved that the City Attorney is authorized to resolve the lawsuit entitled Timothy Hernandez v. City of Glendale, Los Angeles Superior Cour Case No. 24NNCV05496 in exchange for a full release of all claims in the amount of $150,000.00.
Moved: Gharpetian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Bartrosouf, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
16. ADJOURNMENT— 1:53AM
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Charpetian
Mayor o the City of Glendale
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