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April 15, 2025


 
 

 

ROLL CALL

1.

CLOSED SESSION – 1:00 PM (To Commence at 3:00 PM)

a.

Conference with Real Property Negotiators: City-designated negotiators: Roubik Golanian, Bradley Calvert, Michael J. Garcia, Gillian Van Muyden, Mark Berry and Onnig Bulanikian. Property Location: 220 and 234-236 North Glendale Avenue and 215-217, 223-225, 231-231A, and 233-235 North Everett Street. Negotiating Parties: Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center. Instructions to the negotiator(s) will concern the price and terms of payment for the acquisition of property

b.

Conference with Real Property Negotiators: City-designated negotiators: Roubik Golanian, John Takhtalian, Michael J. Garcia, Gillian van Muyden, Bradley Calvert, Onnig Bulanikian and Mark Berry. Property Location No. 2: 1000 S. Central Avenue. Negotiating Parties, Aria Investments, LLC.  Instructions to the negotiator(s) will concern the price and terms of payment for the acquisition of property

c.

Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation:  Central BWB LLC v. City of Glendale et al., L.A.S.C. Case No. 25STCP01018; Central BWB LLC v. City of Glendale et al., L.A.S.C. Case No. 25STCP01018

d.

Public Employment – Attorneys

e.

Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation:  Najarian v. City of Glendale, L.A.S.C. Case No. 24STCP02101; Claim of Najarian, No. 25-0009

2.

REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA – 6:00 PM
Roll Call

a.

Flag Salute: Mayor Elen Asatryan

b.

Invocation: Dr. Suzie Abajian, City Clerk

c.

Report of the City Clerk, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the April 15, 2025 Regular Meeting of the Glendale City Council was Posted on April 11, 2025, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.

3.

PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS

a.

Agenda Preview for the Meetings of Tuesday, April 22, 2025

b.

Proclamation Designating April 22, 2025, as Earth Day

c.

Proclamation Designating April 13-19, 2025, as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

d.

The Valley Economic Alliance (VEA) to present a certificate outgoing mayor (in the valley region) to Mayor Asatryan

e.

Proclamation for National Lineman Appreciation Day on April 18, 2025

f.

Outgoing Mayor’s Comments

g.

Selection of a New Mayor

h.

New Mayor’s Comments

i.

Nominations for Appointment

  • Alen Malekian, Planning Commission (Seat 4 – Vacant) (Kassakhian (A)/Asatryan (B), 4/1/2025)
  • Allan Durham, Historic Preservation Commission (Seat 4 – Vacant) (Kassakhian (A)/Gharpetian (B), 4/1/2025)
  • Andre Ordubegian, Transportation and Parking Commission (Seat 4 – Replacing Lester) (Kassakhian (A)/Gharpetian (B), 4/1/2025)
  • Anita Quinonez-Gabrielian, Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee (Seat 4 – Reappointment of Quinonez-Gabrielian) (Kassakhian (A)/Najarian (B), 4/1/2025)
  • Aram Stepanian, Building and Fire Board of Appeals (Seat 1 – Vacant) (Asatryan (A)/Kassakhian (B), 4/1/2025)
  • Armik Avedisian, Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee (Seat 3 – Vacant) (Gharpetian (A)/Kassakhian (B), 4/1/2025)
  • Christopher Welch, Design Review Board (Seat 5 – Vacant) (Najarian (A)/Brotman (B), 4/1/2025)
  • Cole Bazemore, Sustainability Commission (Seat 4 – Vacant) (Kassakhian (A)/Brotman (B), 4/1/2025)
  • Danielle Lockareff, Design Review Board (Seat 2 – Reappointment of Lockareff) (Brotman (A)/Kassakhian (B), 4/1/2025)
  • Denise Miller, Audit Commission (Seat 4 – Vacant) (Kassakhian (A)/Asatryan (B). 4/1/2025)
  • Haig Kartounian, Sustainability Commission (Seat 5 – Replacing Werner) (Najarian (A)/Gharpetian (B), 4/1/2025)
  • Hakop Jack Mavyan, Audit Committee (Seat 1 – Replacing Belen) (Asatryan (A)/Gharpetian (B), 4/1/2025)
  • Henrik Sardarbegian, Parks, Recreation & Community Services Commission (Seat 3 – Reappointment of Sardarbegian) (Gharpetian (A)/Kassakhian (B), 4/1/2025)
  • Inessa Kasumyan, Arts and Culture Commission (Seat 5 - Vacant) (Najarian (A)/Asatryan (B), 4/1/2025)
  • Izabela Boyajyan, Design Review Board (Seat 4 – Vacant) (Kassakhian (A)/Asatryan (B), 4/1/2025)
  • Joseph Kaskanian, Design Review Board (Seat 1 – Reappointment of Kaskanian) (Asatryan (A)/Gharpetian (B), 4/1/2025)
  • Lea Awni, Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee (Seat 2 - Vacant) (Brotman (A)/Gharpetian (B), 4/1/2025)
  • Lisa Cusack, Historic Preservation Commission (Seat 5 – Vacant) (Najarian (A)/Kassakhian (B), 4/1/2025)
  • Mark Marat Hay, Arts and Culture Commission (Seat 3 – Replacing Zadorian) (Gharpetian (A)/Kassakhian (B), 4/1/2025)
  • Ramella Markarian, Commission on the Status of Women (Seat 4 – Vacant) (Kassakhian (A)/Gharpetian (B), 4/1/2025)
  • Rondi Werner, Sustainability Commission (Seat 1 – Vacant) (Asatryan (A)/Kassakhian (B), 4/1/2025)
  • Seda Khojayan, Commission on the Status of Women (Seat 5 – Vacant) (Najarian (A)/Kassakhian (B), 4/1/2025)
  • Sevana Zadorian, Arts and Culture Commission (Seat 4 – Vacant) (Kassakhian (A)/Najarian (B), 4/1/2025)
  • Shana Bonstin, Transportation and Parking Commission (Seat 5 – Replacing Ordubegian) (Najarian (A)/Kassakhian (B), 4/1/2025)
  • Shant Tchakerian, Sustainability Commission (Seat 3 – Replacing Kartounian) (Gharpetian (A)/Asatryan (B), 4/1/2025)
  • Varoojan Avedian, Glendale Water and Power Commission (Seat 3 – Replacing Lowery) (Gharpetian (A)/Asatryan (B), 4/1/2025)
  • Zanku Armenian, Glendale Water and Power Commission (Seat 1 – Vacant) (Asatryan (A)/Kassakhian (B), 4/1/2025)
  • Zareh Amirian, Parks, Recreation & Community Services Commission (Seat 4 – Vacant) (Kassakhian (A)/Najarian (B), 4/1/2025)

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: Minute of the City Council  Meeting of March 18, 2025 and Special City Council and Regular City Council Meeting of April 1, 2025

b.

Glendale Water and Power, re:  Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Eagle Aerial Solutions (EAS) to Conduct a Comprehensive Analysis on all Dedicated Irrigation Meters and Mixed-Use Meters

  1. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into and execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Eagle Aerial Solutions to conduct a comprehensive analysis on all dedicated irrigation meters and mixed-use meters in the not-to-exceed amount of $156,710

c.

Public Works, re: Citywide Facility Painting Project

  1. Resolution adopting Specification No. 3997 for the Citywide Facility Painting Project and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids

d.

Public Works, re: Adopt Plans and Specification for Pacific Park/Edison Elementary School Artificial Turf Replacement Project

  1. Resolution adopting the Plans and Specification for the Pacific Park/Edison Artificial Turf Replacement Project, No. 4016; and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids

e.

Community Services and Parks, re: Approval of the Proposed Sub-recipient Funding Awards for the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) Program Round 5

  1. Motion to approve the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) Program Round 5 proposed sub-recipient funding awards, as recommended by the Continuum of Care (CoC) Board, and authorize the City Manager or a designee to execute all agreements, certifications, and documents necessary to accept and implement the funding

f.

Community Services and Parks, re: Elderly Nutrition Program Amendment No. 2 with Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department for FY 2024-2025.Elderly Nutrition Program Amendment No. 2 with Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department for FY 2024-2025

  1. Motion to accept $58,400 in Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP) baseline Net County Cost (NCC) and One-time-Only (OTO) funding from Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department (AD) for the FY 2024-2025 ENP; and authorize the City Manager or a designee to execute Amendment No. 2. of the Subaward ENP242505 period July 2024 – June 2025 to accept and implement funding 
  2. Resolution of Appropriation to appropriate:
a. $39,900 in NCC funding to C2 Home Delivered Meals Program
b. $18,500 in OTO funding to C2 Home Delivered Meals Program
 

g.

Community Development, re: Declaration of Certain City-owned properties as “Exempt Surplus” from the Surplus Land Act (“SLA”) – revised resolution

  1. Resolution finding and declaring certain City-owned properties are exempt from the Surplus Land Act

h.

Police Department, re: Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement with Vital Medical Services LLC for medical services extending the term for one year beginning on July 1, 2025

  1. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or a designee, to execute an Amended and Restated Professional Service Agreement with Vital Medical Services LLC, to extend the term for one year beginning on July 1, 2025 at a cost of $627,698 for a not-to-exceed amount of $5,107,924

i.

Community Development, re: Use of City Days at the Alex Theatre: Armenia Fund presents Artsakh State Dance Ensemble’s First U.S. Concert

  1. Council motion to approve use of one of twelve annual City Days at the Alex Theatre for Armenia Fund’s presentation of the Artsakh State Dance Ensemble’s First U.S. Concert on May 16, 2025

5.

CITY COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS

6.

COMMUNITY EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS (3-Minutes; 5-Speaker Limit)
Per Mayor Policy, This Item Also Permits Speakers Wishing to Speak Under General Oral Communications, Subject to the Three Minute Time Limit. Discussion is Limited to Matters Not on the Agenda.

7.

ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES

8.

ACTION ITEMS           

a.

Public Works, re: Authorization to Submit Request to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) for Included Municipal Operator designation

  1. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or a designee, to submit a request to Metro for Included Municipal Operator designation for the City of Glendale

b.

City Attorney, re: Nomination and Appointment of Individuals to Fill Available Positions on the Building & Fire Board of Appeals and the Historic Preservation Commission

9.

HEARINGS           

a.

Fire Department, re: Public Hearing for the 2025 Annual Weed Abatement Program

  1. Motion to approve Abatement order directing the Agricultural Commissioner/Director of Weights and Measures to abate the nuisance on each declared parce

10.

REPORTS - INFORMATION

11.

WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

12.

DISCUSSION OF COUNCILMEMBER FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS

a.

Mayor Asatryan’s request to agendize a discussion directing the Arts and Culture Commission to release a Request for Proposals for a public artwork of "Tatik and Papik" on Artsakh Avenue

13.

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

14.
NEW BUSINESS
15.

ADJOURNMENT