City Council

AGENDA GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor Glendale, CA 91206 Meetings are broadcast live on Glendale TV, viewable on Spectrum Cable, channel 6, and AT&T U- verse, channel 99. Meetings are also streamed live in high definition (HD) on the city's webpage, glendaleca.gov/live, on YouTube.com/myglendale, and on Apple TV, Roku, and Amazon Fire devices using a free app called Screenweave and choosing “Glendale TV” from the menu. Meetings are also archived on the City Website for viewing anytime at glendaleca.gov/agendas. Call (818) 548-4013 for program schedules. DVDs of the proceedings are available for purchase in the City Clerk's Office. For public comments and questions during the meeting, call (818) 937-8100. Public comments on a specific agenda item will be taken when that agenda item is discussed. If you have any question about matters on the agenda, or requests for assistance, please contact the City Clerk at (818) 548-2090 during regular business hours. PLEASE TURN OFF CELLULAR PHONES WHILE INSIDE THE MEETING LOCATION In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, auxiliary hearing aids, sign language translation, and Braille transcripts are available upon request. Assisted listening devices are available same-day upon request. At least 48 hours (or two business days) notice is required for requests regarding sign language translation and Braille transcription services. All documents related to open session items on this agenda that are received less than 72 hours prior to this meeting, and are public records, will be available for review in the Office of the City Clerk, 613 E. Broadway, RM 110, Glendale, CA 91206. Translation services are provided for meetings through the use of bilingual staff for speakers who wish to utilize the service as available. Speakers should state their request by contacting the City Clerk’s office at (818) 548-2090, at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Please specify the language for which you require translation. The exclusive use of City provided interpreters is not required and persons are welcome to use their own interpreter or speak in their native language. DECEMBER 13, 2022 ROLL CALL 1. CLOSED SESSION – 1:00 PM (To Commence at 3:00 PM) a. Conference with real property negotiators: Property location – Real property generally located at the terminus of New York Avenue near Park Vista Drive, commonly referred to as “Mountain Oaks.” Negotiating parties: F.E. & M. Inc. Employee’s Defined Contribution Plan Trust dated July 10, 1984. Agency TYPED 12/8/2022 5:18:07 PM 12 13 22 1 CC  negotiators attending the closed session are: Roubik Golanian, John Takhtalian, Michael J. Garcia, Gillian van Muyden, Bradley Calvert, Jason Bradford and Onnig Bulanikian. Instructions to the negotiator(s) will concern the price and terms for the acquisition of property b. Conference with Legal Counsel - Pending Litigation: F.E. & M. Inc. Employee’s Defined Contribution Plan Trust dated July 10, 1984 v. City of Glendale et al., L.A.S.C. Case No. BS16989 c. Conference with Legal Counsel - Pending Litigation: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 18 v. City of Glendale Case No: LA-CE-805-M, PERB Decision No. 2694-MConference with Legal Counsel - Pending Litigation: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 18 v. City of Glendale Case No: LA-CE-805-M, PERB Decision No. 2694-M 2. REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA – 6:00 PM Roll Call a. Flag Salute: Mayor Ardy Kassakhian b. Invocation: Rev. Dr. Shane Kinnison, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church of Glendale c. Report of City Clerk, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the December 13, 2022 Regular Meeting of the Glendale City Council was Posted on Thursday, December 8, 2022, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall. 3. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS a. Agenda Preview for the Meetings of Tuesday, December 20, 2022 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 Special City Council and Regular City Council Meetings of December 6, 2022 b. Public Works, re: Plans and Specification for the Brand Park Motorway Improvements Project 1. Resolution adopting the Plans and Specification for the Brand Park Motorway Improvements Project, Specification No. 3940, Plan No. 1-3111; and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids c. Libraries, Arts, and Culture, re: Library, Arts & Culture, re: Acceptance of Grant Funds for Glendale Central Library Critical Maintenance, Sustainability and Youth Spaces Renovation 1. Motion accepting $5,670,328 in Building Forward grant funds from the California State Library to support the Glendale Central Library Critical Maintenance, Sustainability and Youth Spaces Renovation project; and authorizing the City Manager or a designee to execute all agreements, amendments, certifications, and documents necessary to accept and implement the funding 2. Resolution of Appropriation d. Community Development, re: 2022 Historic Preservation Fund Grant in the amount of $4,000 to support Glendale’s Local Preservation Program 1. Resolution authorizing the Director of Community Development or designee to TYPED 12/8/2022 5:18:07 PM 12 13 22 2 CC  execute Grant Agreement C08422007 with the California State Office of Historic Preservation in the amount of $4,000 2. Resolution of Appropriation in the amount of $4,000 5. CITY COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS 6. COMMUNITY EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS (3-Minutes) 7. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES 8. ACTION ITEMS a. Community Development, re: Authorization to Request and Appropriation of $300,000 in Transportation Development Act (TDA) Funds 1. Motion Authorizing Staff to Request $300,000 of Transportation Development Act (TDA) Funds from Los Angles Metro for Pedestrian Safety Improvement on Brand Blvd., Citywide Pedestrian and Bicycle Counts, and the Purchase of Necessary Equipment for Planning and Design of Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities 2. Resolution of Appropriation of $300,000 of Transportation Development Act (TDA) Grant Funds b. Finance, re: FY 2021-22 Annual Financial Report, FY 2022-23 First Quarter Financial Status Report, Employee Medical Stipend, Inflation Relief and Retention Pay, and Class & Compensation Adjustments 1. Motion to accept City of Glendale’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting, and Communication with Those Charged with Governance for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 2. Motion to note and file the Financial Status Report for the year ended June 30, 2022. 3. Motion to note and file the Financial Status Report for the period ending September 30, 2022 4. Motion to Increase the Citywide Authorized Salaried Position Count 5. Motion to approve a one-time Medical Stipend, Inflation Relief and Retention Pay for City of Glendale Employees 6. Resolution Providing for the Establishment of Classification Titles and Compensation for Employees of the City of Glendale Covered by the Glendale Management Association Memorandum of Understanding, Including Employee Relations Exempt Classifications 7. Resolution Providing for the Establishment of Classification Titles and Compensation for Employees of the City of Glendale Covered by the Glendale City Employees’ Association Memorandum of Understanding, Including Confidential and Hourly Classifications 8. Resolution Providing for the Establishment of Classification Titles and Compensation for Appointed Executive Level Employees of the City of Glendale 9. Resolution Providing for Supplementary Benefits and Compensation of Certain Officers and Executive Employees of the City of Glendale to Supplement the Classification and Compensation Resolution of Said City 10. Resolution of appropriation c. Glendale Water and Power, re: Grayson Repowering Project and GWP Power Supply Planning 1. Resolution of the City Council of the City of Glendale, California, amending Resolution 22-34 to provide direction to staff regarding the implementation of the Grayson TYPED 12/8/2022 5:18:07 PM 12 13 22 3 CC  Repowering Project utilizing five Wartsila engines; amending Resolution 22-127 to add the procurement of Battery Energy Storage System to the scope of the Request For Proposals for the Balance of Site work; and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a contract, and all related and necessary documents, for the engineering, procurement, and construction of five Wartsila engines and associated Power Island Equipment and Facilities 2. Resolution of the City Council of the City of Glendale, California, amending Resolution 22-34 to provide direction to staff regarding the implementation of the Grayson Repowering Project utilizing three Wartsila engines; amending Resolution 22 127 to add the procurement of Battery Energy Storage System to the scope of the Request For Proposals for the Balance of Site work; and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a contract, and all related and necessary documents, for the engineering, procurement, and construction of three Wartsila engines and associated Power Island Equipment and Facilities 3. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a Collectible Work Authorization (CWA) agreement with the Southern California Gas Company, in the not to exceed amount of $400,000 for services related to the improvement and upgrade of Southern California Gas Company facilities related to the Grayson Repowering Project. The form of said agreement shall be subject to the approval of the City Attorney 9. HEARINGS a. Community Development, re: Revisions to Chapter 30.26 Advertising Signage Overlay Zone (“ASOZ”) relating to expanding and further defining the number and types of signs permitted in the ASOZ and other miscellaneous text amendments. Introduction of an Ordinance approving a First Amendment to the 2020 Statutory Development Agreement with the Americana at Brand, LLC, in accordance with Glendale Municipal Code Chapter 30.26.100 for ASOZ Non- Accessory Signs and Sign Structures and Animated Signs and Sign Structures at the Americana at Brand 1. Introduction of Ordinance amending Title 30 2. Introduction of Ordinance adopting a First Amendment to the 2020 Development Agreement with the Americana at Brand, LLC 10. REPORTS - INFORMATION 11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 12. 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. 13. NEW BUSINESS 14. ADJOURNMENT TYPED 12/8/2022 5:18:07 PM 12 13 22 4 CC