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GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL
 
(STAFF ACCESS ONLY) COUNCIL CHAMBERS
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor
Glendale, CA 91206
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December 15, 2020

Due to the evolving situation with the COVID-19 novel coronavirus and health recommendations from the LA County Health Department, the Glendale City Council meeting will be available to the public electronically.

Due to social distancing requirements, the public will not be able to attend the meeting. The public is encouraged to watch and participate from the safety of their homes to practice social distancing.

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REVISED
-Item 4a was revised
-Item 4d was moved to Item 8e
-Items 1c and 1d were added

 

         ROLL CALL

1.

CLOSED SESSION – 1:00 PM (To Commence at 2:00 PM)

a.

Conference with Legal Counsel - Pending Litigation:  Claim of Waldheim, Claim No. 21-0043

b.

Conference with Labor Negotiators.  The City-designated negotiators attending the closed session are: Roubik Golanian, John Takhtalian, Michael J. Garcia, Steve Zurn, Gillian van Muyden, Matt Doyle, and Michele Flynn. The name of the employee organization is: I.B.E.W., Local 18, Unit 40

c.

Conference with real property negotiators: Property location - 216 N. Brand Blvd and 116 W. California Avenue.  Negotiating parties: Glendale Arts.  Agency negotiators attending the closed session are: Roubik Golanian, Mike Garcia, Gillian van Muyden, Philip Lanzafame, Michele Flynn and Jennifer Hiramoto.  Instructions to the negotiator(s) will concern the price and terms for the lease of property

d.

Public Employment – City Manager

2.

REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA – 6:00 PM
Roll Call

a.

Flag Salute: Council Member

b.

Invocation: Aram Adjemian, City Clerk

c.

Report of City Clerk, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the December 15, 2020 Regular Meeting of the Glendale City Council was Posted on December 09, 2020 on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall

3.

PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS

a.

Agenda Preview for the Meetings of Tuesday, December 22, 2020.

4.

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 Regular City Council meeting of December 01, 2020

b.

Public Works, re: Approval of the Final Map of Tract No. 74146, for a 6-Unit Condominium Subdivision at 344 W. Milford Street. Subdivider: My West, LLC, Attn: Robert Longuryan P.O. Box 291473 Los Angeles, CA 90029

1. Resolution Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 74146

c.

Police Department, re: BJA 2020 DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction Grant

1. Motion authorizing acceptance of the BJA 2020 DNA Enhancement and Backlog Reduction Grant and authorizing the Interim City Manager, or his designee, to execute the necessary agreements, certification, and other documents required to accept the Grant
2. Resolution to appropriate $376,102 in BJA 2020 DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction Grant funds

5.

CITY COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS

6.

COMMUNITY EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS (3-Minutes)

7.

ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES

8.

ACTION ITEMS           

a.

Finance, re: Annual financial reports for the City of Glendale as of June 30, 2020

1. Motion to accept City of Glendale’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting, and Communication with Those Charged with Governance for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020
2. Motion to note and file the Financial Status Report for the year ended June 30, 2020

b.

Finance, re: Financial Status Report for the period ending September 30, 2020

1. Motion to note and file the Financial Status Report for the period ending September 30, 2020
2. Resolution of appropriation approving $1,404 in adjustments to the adopted fiscal year 2020-21 Budget

c.

Glendale Water and Power, re: Amendment of Contracts with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. and Black & Veatch Corporation for Additional Professional Services Pertaining to the Limited Notice to Proceed Phase of the Proposed Grayson Repowering Project Alternatives

1. Motion authorizing the Interim City Manager, or his designee, to execute an Amendment to Contract No. 8000053 with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. to increase the contract amount by $570,000 to provide additional professional services for the Limited Notice to Proceed Phase of the proposed Grayson Repowering Project Alternatives
2. Motion authorizing the Interim City Manager, or his designee, to execute an Amendment to Contract No 8000847 with Black & Veatch Corporation to increase contract amount by $350,000 to provide additional professional services for the Limited Notice to Proceed Phase of the Proposed Grayson Repowering Project Alternatives
3. Resolution of Appropriation

d.

Glendale Water and Power, re: Update to Glendale Water & Power Public Benefit Programs for Fiscal Year 2020-2021

1. Resolution amending the 2020-2021 Glendale Water & Power Public Benefit Programs Plan to update to the Glendale Water & Power Cares Public Benefit Program for Low-Income Customers and to amend the Online Store for Energy Efficiency & Water Measures Program
2. Motion Authorizing the Interim City Manager, or his designee, to execute an amendment to the contract with Franklin Energy Services, LLC to increase the not-to-exceed contract amount by $50,000 to fund energy and water efficiency rebates for Fiscal Year 2020-2021

e.

Glendale Water and Power, re: Glendale Water and Power (GWP) Power Source Disclosure for Calendar Year 2019

1. Motion to Note and File

f.

Police Department, re: Amendment to the Agreement between the City and Axon Enterprise, Inc. to expand the scope to purchase unmanned aerial aircraft systems

1. Motion authorizing the Interim City Manager, or his designee, to execute an amendment to the purchasing agreement between the City of Glendale and Axon Enterprise, Inc. to purchase unmanned aerial aircraft systems, software licenses, maintenance, hardware replacement, and related services in an amount up to $50,000 over four years for a new maximum cost not to exceed $1,750,000
2. Resolution of appropriation

g.

Management Services, re: Resolution to Cease Current and Future Business Activities with Firms Associated with the Governments of Azerbaijan and Turkey; and Boycott of Products Produced in Azerbaijan and Turkey

1. Resolution Ceasing Business Activities with Firms Associated with the Republics of Azerbaijan and Turkey, and Boycotting the Local Sale of Products Produced in or by companies Associated with the Republics of Azerbaijan and Turkey

h.

Management Services, re: Discussion of Establishing a Local Public Health Department

1. Motion to Note and File Report
2. Motion Directing Staff to Prepare a Request for Proposals in Search of a Consultant to Conduct a Feasibility Study for the Establishment of a Local Public Health Department

i.

City Attorney, re: Discussion of Commercial Eviction Moratorium

1. Motion Providing Direction to Director of Emergency Services Regarding Implementation of an Emergency Order Pertaining to Commercial Evictions

 

9.

HEARINGS           

10.

REPORTS - INFORMATION

11.

WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

12.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Discussion is Limited to Items NOT a Part of this Agenda. 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.

13.

NEW BUSINESS

14.

ADJOURNMENT

REVISED