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M I N U T E S
GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor Glendale, CA 91206
SEPTEMBER 29, 2026
REVISED - DISCUSSION OF COUNCILMEMBER FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS AND CLOSED SESSION - 3:00 PM
ROLL CALL – Absent: Asatryan
1. DISCUSSION OF COUNCILMEMBER FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS – 3:38 PM
a. Councilmember Asatryan’s Request to Consider Revisions to the City’s Lobbyist Regulations including the Definition of Lobbyist With no objection, this item was moved to a future Council meeting.
2. CLOSED SESSION – 3:39 PM
a. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: SulenHunter v. City of Glendale, L.A.S.C. Case No. 24NNCV05627 b. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation:
Aroutounians v. City of Glendale, et al.; Case No. 24STCV29414 c. Public Employment – Attorneys
City Attorney Michael Garcia stated he anticipated Council reporting out on item 2a.
3. REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA – 6:04 PM
Roll Call – All Present
a. Flag Salute: Sebastian and Emmanual, Incarnation Parish School b. Invocation: Jo Solomonson, Fil-Am Ministry & Church Leader serving Holy Name of Mary, Holy Family, and Incarnation Churches
c. Report of the City Clerk, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the September 29, 2026 Regular Meeting of the Glendale City Council was Posted on September 24, 2026, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.
4. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
a. Proclaiming October 2026 as Filipino American History Month Accepted by representatives from FABAG-GLAC, UAPSoCal, MoTHER Movement, TLC Family Caregiver Group, Holy Family Filipino Chorale, and Consul Maynard.
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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. Glendale Water and Power, re: Contract with Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates (FM3) for Glendale Water & Power (GWP) Customer Satisfaction Surveys and Focus Group Research
1. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into and execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates (FM3) to provide services related to Glendale Water & Power (GWP) customer satisfaction surveys and focus group research, for a not to exceed amount of $115,750
2. Resolution of Appropriation
With no objection, this item was moved to a future Council meeting. b. Community Services and Parks, re: Acceptance of Youth@Work funds from the Los Angeles County, Department of Economic Opportunity and award of contract to Glendale Youth Alliance
Motion:
1. Accepting the Youth@Work funds from the Los Angeles County, Department of Economic Opportunity in the amount of $158,100; and authorizing the City Manager, or a designee, to enter into and execute all agreements, amendments, certifications, and documents necessary to accept and implement the funding, subject to the approval by the City Attorney
2. Authorizing the City Manager, or a designee, to enter into and execute a Contract with Glendale Youth Alliance in an amount not to exceed $142,600 from the Youth@Work grant for the period of July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, subject to the approval by the City Attorney Moved: Gharpetian Seconded: Asatryan
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Bartrosouf, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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c. Community Services and Parks, re: Acceptance of Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funds from the State of California, Employment Development Department and award of contracts to the Glendale Youth Alliance and the City of Burbank Motion:
1. Accepting the Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds in the amount of $791,270 from the State of California, Employment Development Department; and authorizing the City Manager, or a designee, to enter into and execute all agreements, amendments, certifications, and documents necessary to accept and implement the funding
2. Authorizing the City Manager, or a designee, to enter into and execute a Contract with Glendale Youth Alliance in an amount not to exceed $645,770 from the WIOA federal grant for the period of July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027
3. Authorizing the City Manager, or a designee, to enter into and execute a Contract with City of Burbank in an amount not to exceed $145,500 from the WIOA federal grant for the period of July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027
Moved: Gharpetian Seconded: Asatryan
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Bartrosouf, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
d. Libraries, Arts, and Culture, re: Mural Permit - Design Review Fees
1. Resolution [26-109] amending the “Mural Design Review Fee – Small Commercial Business (up to 10 employees)/Non-profit/standard”, “Mural Design Review Fee – Small Commercial Business (11-50 employees)”, and “Mural Design Review Fee – Small Commercial Business (>50 employees)” in the Comprehensive Citywide Fee Schedule for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Moved: Gharpetian Seconded: Asatryan
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Bartrosouf, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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6. CITY COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS (Including reports from
conferences and regional meetings)
Councilmember Gharpetian shared that the inaugural Glendale Cultural Festival will take place on October 4, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Artsakh Paseo. More information is available at
GlendaleCA.gov/CulturalFestival.
Councilmember Brotman shared locations of cooling centers that will be open for the upcoming heat wave expected from October 2–8, 2026, along with hot weather safety and energy efficiency tips. More information is available at GlendaleCA.gov/BeatTheHeat.
Councilmember Asatryan shared that the 3rd Annual Women’s Equality event will be held on September 30, 2026, starting at 6:00 PM at the Alex Theatre Courtyard. She shared thoughts on the national conversation regarding the alleged rape at Cornell University and reiterated her hope that the City can consider tools like the Safe YOU app to help protect the community. She asked that the Commission on the Status of Women work with the Glendale Police Department and relevant service providers to explore this further.
Councilmember Bartrosouf announced the completion of the La Crescenta Rehabilitation Project and that a ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on October 7, 2026, in conjunction with Glendale Unified School District’s annual Walk to School Day. The Walk to School and Bike Train event will begin at 7:40 AM at Montrose Community Park, followed by the ribbon-cutting ceremony at 8:30 AM at Sparr Heights Community Center. More information is available at
GlendaleCA.gov/LaCrescentaRehab. He also shared that he has received numerous inquiries regarding the City’s preparations for the anticipated strong El Niño season and asked the Fire Chief to provide an update on the City’s preparedness efforts and information the community should be aware of.
Fire Chief Brooks shared that this season is expected to bring a strong El Niño event, which is anticipated to be more significant than recent El Niño seasons and is expected to arrive in late November or early December. The City Manager and department heads have already begun local coordination efforts, while the Fire Department is monitoring conditions and coordinating with relevant federal, state, county, and regional agencies and resources. Community members can visit the City’s website to sign up for emergency alerts and access information about Know Your Zone.
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Councilmember Bartrosouf shared some steps the community can take in advance to prepare their residences. Councilmember Asatryan asked that talking points be circulated by staff to the Council to assist members in sharing information with constituents. City Manager Golanian shared that an all-hands-on-deck meeting with City departments will take place tomorrow morning, and updated information will be shared with the Council after the meeting.
Mayor Kassakhian shared that Glendale Water & Power will hold a series of community meetings on the proposed water rate adjustments. Inperson meetings will be held on October 7, 15, and 17, 2026, and a virtual Zoom meeting will be held on October 24, 2026. More information is available at GlendaleCA.gov/ProposedWaterRates. He also shared that the City of Glendale, Pasadena Humane, and Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District will host a Wildlife Safety Community Meeting on October 21, 2026, at 6:00 PM at Brand Studios. More information about the event is available at GlendaleCA.gov/Wildlife.
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.
Emmanuel Steele
Sebastian Viteri
Amers Goff
Tony Passarella
Donna Tryfman
Herbert Molano
Staff Comments:
Jack Liang, Director, Finance Department
Councilmember Gharpetian stepped away at 6:32 PM and returned at 6:33 PM.
9. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
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10. ACTION ITEMS
a. 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 (Continued from September 22, 2026 meeting)
Staff Comments:
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Aaron Israel, Principal Assistant City Attorney
Alex Krikorian, Captain, Glendale Police Department
Michael Garcia, City Attorney
Shawn Milligan, Lieutenant, Glendale Police Department
Public Speakers:
Gray James
1. Introduction of an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Glendale, California, Amending Section 8.44.050 and Adding Section 8.44.065 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995, Relating to Refuse, Yard Trimmings and Recyclable Material Collection and Disposal Introduced by Councilmember Gharpetian on September 29, 2026.
Councilmember Asatryan stepped away at 6:53 PM and returned at 6:55 PM. b. 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 Commercial Special Event (Continued from September 22, 2026 meeting) Staff Comments:
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Presentation:
Aaron Israel, Principal Assistant City Attorney
Public Speakers:
Beth Brooks
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1. Introduction of an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Glendale, California, Adding Section 5.88.050 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995, Relating to the Commercial Special Event Permit
Introduced by Councilmember Gharpetian on September 29, 2026. c. Public Works, re: Agreement Award for As-Needed Citywide Furniture Design, Procurement and Installation Services Staff Comments:
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
1. Resolution [26-110] to dispense with competitive bidding and authorize the City Manager, or a designee, execute agreements with Margaret C.
Pett Inc. and J K Milkin Inc. using pricing obtained from nationally competitively bid contracts under the California Multiple Award Schedules (CMAS) purchasing program for citywide furniture procurement, in a cumulative amount not to exceed $300,000 over a three-year term
Moved: Gharpetian Seconded: Bartrosouf
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Bartrosouf, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
d. Finance, re: Fiscal Year 2027-28 Budget Development Public Engagement Plan
Staff Comments:
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Presentation:
Jack Liang, Director, Finance Department
Public Speakers:
Beth Brooks
1. Motion to approve the recommended Fiscal Year 2027-28 Budget Development Public Engagement Plan
2. Resolution [26-111] of appropriation
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Moved: Bartrosouf Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Asatryan, Bartrosouf, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
11. HEARINGS
a. Community Development, re: Ordinance Amending Title 30 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995 (Case No. PZC-0015-2025), Relating Generally 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 Avenue and South Brand Boulevard (Continued from September 22, 2026 meeting)
Mayor Kassakhian opened the public hearing at 8:07 PM and closed it at 9:14 PM.
Staff Comments:
Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Rachel Dimond, Director, Community Development Department Michael Garcia, City Attorney
Presentation:
Vista Errati, Principal Planner, Community Development Department Public Speakers:
Allen Dish
Beth Brooks
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
Introduced by Mayor Kassakhian on September 29, 2026.
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 I and South Brand Boulevard in the CA "Commercial Auto" Zone Introduced by Mayor Kassakhian on September 29, 2026.
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12. REPORTS - INFORMATION
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.
Allen Dish
Beth Brooks
Councilmember Asatryan stepped away at 9:32 PM and returned at 9:38 PM.
Councilmember Brotman stepped away at 9:32 PM and returned at 9:37 PM.
15. NEW BUSINESS
a. Councilmember Gharpetian moved that the City Attorney is authorized to resolve the lawsuit entitled Jodi Sulen-Hunter v. City of Glendale, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24NNCV05627 in exchange for a full release of all claims in the amount of $75,000.
Moved: Gharpetian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:
Ayes: Bartrosouf, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Asatryan
16. ADJOURNMENT – 9:38 PM
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
Mayor of the City of Glendale
City Clerk of the City of Glendale