Recap of Glendale City Council’s September 10, 2024 Meeting

CONSENT ITEMS

4b. Community Development, re: City of Glendale Open Street Event May 31st, 2025 (Moved from August 27, 2024)

  • Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute funding agreements to receive grant funding from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) for the Be Street Smart Glendale Ave Open Street event (“Be Street Smart Event”).

Moved: Najarian
Seconded: Kassakhian

Vote as Follows
Ayes: Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None

  • Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Community Art Resources (CARS) for the implementation and management of the Be Street Smart event scheduled for May 31, 2025.

Moved: Brotman
Seconded: Najarian

Vote as Follows
Ayes: Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None

4c. Community Services and Parks, re: Approval of the Proposed Sub-recipient Funding Awards for the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) Program Round 

  • Motion to approve the proposed Sub-recipient funding awards for the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) Program Round 4, as recommended by the Continuum of Care (CoC) Board, and authorize the City Manager or designated representative to execute all necessary agreements, certifications, and documents to accept and implement the funding.

Moved: Brotman
Seconded: Kassakhian

Vote as Follows
Ayes: Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None

4d. Fire Department, re: Fire Department annual presentation of the status of state mandated fire inspections

  • Resolution 24-143 acknowledging the Glendale Fire Department’s compliance with California Health and Safety Code Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3.

Moved: Brotman
Seconded: Kassakhian

Vote as Follows
Ayes: Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None

4e. Fire Department, re: Amendment No.2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Citygate Associates LLC to develop and provide a Strategic Plan for the Fire Department, that addresses multiyear strategic planning

  • Motion authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Citygate Associates LLC (Contract 8002167) for the development and provision of a Strategic Plan, increasing the contract amount by $49,905, for a revised total not-to-exceed amount of $273,382.

Moved: Brotman
Seconded: Kassakhian

Vote as Follows
Ayes: Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None

4f. Glendale Water and Power, re: Revised Specifications for Vault Dewatering, Hazardous Waste Disposal and   Emergency Response Clean-Up

  • Resolution 24-144 adopting revised Specification No. 3982R for the provision of materials, equipment, and labor for vault dewatering, hazardous waste disposal, and emergency response clean-up services for Glendale Water & Power (GWP), and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids.

Moved: Brotman
Seconded: Kassakhian

Vote as Follows
Ayes: Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None

4g. Police Department, re: 2024-25 Grant from the State of California Office of Traffic Safety, Selective Traffic Enforcement Program, for distracted driving, Vehicle Code, bicycle, pedestrian, and driving under the influence violations

  • Motion authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to accept a grant of $364,000 from the California Office of Traffic Safety for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program.

Moved: Brotman
Seconded: Kassakhian

Vote as Follows
Ayes: Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None

  • Resolution 24-145 for Appropriation.

Moved: Brotman
Seconded: Kassakhian

Vote as Follows
Ayes: Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None

4h. Police Department, re: 2024-25 Grant from the State of California Office of Traffic Safety, for the Motorcycle Safety Education and Training Program

  • Motion to authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to accept grant funding of $40,000 from the State of California Office of Traffic Safety for the Motorcycle Safety Education and Training Program.

Moved: Brotman
Seconded: Kassakhian

Vote as Follows
Ayes: Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None

  • Resolution 24-146 concerning the appropriation of funds.

Moved: Brotman
Seconded: Kassakhian

Vote as Follows
Ayes: Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None

4i. City Attorney, re: Request for Conflict of Interest Waiver in Legal Representation by Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP Related to Representation of Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Regional Housing Trust

  • Motion to authorize the City Attorney to sign a waiver regarding conflicts of interest.

Moved: Brotman
Seconded: Kassakhian

Vote as Follows
Ayes: Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None

ACTION ITEMS

8a. Community Development, re: Al Fresco On-Site Dining in Private Parking Areas

  • Motion to offer guidance on the Al Fresco program, specifically regarding Alternative 1.

Moved: Brotman
Seconded: Gharpetian

Vote as Follows
Ayes: Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None

8b. Police Department, re: Dispense with Competitive Bidding and issue Purchase Orders with The Genesis Group

  • Resolution 24-147 to waive competitive bidding requirements and grant the Deputy Director of Finance the authority to issue a purchase order to The Genesis Group for a software solution related to the radio system redundancy project, with a total amount not to exceed $102,197.

Moved: Kassakhian
Seconded: Gharpetian

Vote as Follows
Ayes: Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
Noes: None
Absent: Brotman
Abstain: None

  • Resolution 24-148 to waive competitive bidding requirements and authorize the Deputy Director of Finance to issue a purchase order to The Genesis Group for ongoing software maintenance for the duration of the product’s life, with a fiscal year 2024-2025 amount not to exceed $25,000.

Moved: Kassakhian
Seconded: Gharpetian

Vote as Follows
Ayes: Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
Noes: None
Absent: Brotman
Abstain: None

8c. Police Department, re: Dispense with Competitive Bidding and Issue a Purchase Order Contract for Police Helicopter Parts with Helicopter Engine Repair Overhaul Services (H.E.R.O.S.)

  • Resolution 24-149 to waive competitive bidding requirements and authorize the Deputy Director of Finance to issue a purchase order contract with Helicopter Engine Repair Overhaul Services (H.E.R.O.S) for a term of three years, with a total amount not to exceed $1,200,000.

Moved: Kassakhian
Seconded: Gharpetian

Vote as Follows
Ayes: Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None

8d. Police Department, re: Dispensing with Competitive Bidding and issuing a Purchase Order Contract for Police Helicopter Parts with Heli-Mart, Inc.

  • Resolution 24-150 to waive competitive bidding requirements and authorize the Deputy Director of Finance to issue a purchase order contract with Heli-Mart Inc. for a duration of three years, with a total amount not to exceed $500,000.

Moved: Kassakhian
Seconded: Gharpetian

Vote as Follows
Ayes: Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None

8e. Community Development, re: Verdugo Wash Master Plan

  • Motion to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, Inc. for the amount of $5,762,370, utilizing grant funds, for the development of the Verdugo Wash Master Plan.

Moved: Gharpetian
Seconded: Najarian

Vote as Follows
Ayes: Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
Noes: Brotman
Absent: None
Abstain: None