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. APRIL 18, 2023 ROLL CALL 1. CLOSED SESSION – 1:00 PM (To Commence at 3:00 PM) a. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation: Significant exposure litigation pursuant to paragraph subdivisions (d)(2) and (e)(2) of Section 54956.9: One (1) potential case TYPED 4/13/2023 7:26:43 PM 04 18 23 1 CC  b. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation: Significant exposure litigation pursuant to paragraph subdivisions (d)(2) and (e)(5) of Section 54956.9: One (1) potential case c. Conference with Legal Counsel - Pending Litigation: California Rifle & Pistol Association, Incorporated, et al., v. City of Glendale, et al., USDC Case No. 2:22-cv- 07346-SB-JC d. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation: Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: One (1) potential case e. Public Employee Performance Evaluation: City Manager and City Attorney 2. REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA – 6:00 PM Roll Call a. Flag Salute: Mayor Brotman b. Invocation: Father Movses Shannakian with St. Mary’s Armenian Apostolic Church c. Report of City Clerk, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the April 18, 2023 Regular Meeting of the Glendale City Council was Posted on Thursday, April 13, 2023 on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall. 3. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS a. Agenda Preview for the Meetings of Tuesday, April 25, 2023 b. Proclamation designating April 2023 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and April 26, 2023 as Denim Day c. Proclamation designating April 16th - 24th National Library Week d. Proclamation for National Volunteer Week e. Proclamation Designating April 16, 2023 to April 25, 2023 as Week of Remembrance f. Proclamation Designating the Month of April as Genocide Awareness Month 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. Libraries, Arts, and Culture, re: Support for the Urban Libraries Council’s Declaration of Democracy 1. Motion to direct Library, Arts & Culture staff to sign on to the Urban Libraries Council (ULC) Declaration of Democracy b. Libraries, Arts, and Culture, re: Acceptance of Targeted State Grant funds for Central Library Improvements 1. Motion accepting $6,095,000 in funding for Glendale Central Library Capital Outlay and Maintenance from the California State Library Targeted Grant; 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 appropriating $6,095,000 in funding for Glendale Central Library Capital Outlay and Maintenance from the California State Library Targeted Grant TYPED 4/13/2023 7:26:43 PM 04 18 23 2 CC 5. CITY COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS 6. COMMUNITY EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS (3-Minutes) 7. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES 8. ACTION ITEMS a. Libraries, Arts, and Culture, re: Purchase of Library Materials and Electronic Resources 1. Resolution to dispense with competitive bidding and authorize the Deputy Director of Finance/Purchasing to execute a purchase order with Califa Group for the purchase of library materials and electronic resources for a period of five years and an amount not to exceed $1,250,000 b. Community Development, re: Professional Services Agreements for Building & Safety Contract Plan Check and Inspection Services 1. Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute a five-year Professional Services Agreement with JAS Pacific for a not-to-exceed amount of $400,000 2. Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute a five-year Professional Services Agreement with VCA Code for a not-to-exceed amount of $400,000 3. Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute a five-year Professional Services Agreement with True North Compliance Services for a not-to-exceed amount of $400,000 c. Community Development, re: Consideration of refinement of updating sign regulation pertaining to animated (digital) signs and non-accessory signage 1. Motion to provide direction regarding code amendments to Chapter 30.33 of the Glendale Municipal Code to allow animated signs with specific criteria in limited area; 2. Motion initiating code amendments to Chapter 30.33 of the Glendale Municipal Code to allow non-accessory signs with specific criteria in limited areas d. Management Services, re: Designation of a Voting Delegate and alternate for the Southern California Association of Governments Regional Conference and General Assembly 1. Motion to Designate one Council Member as the Voting Delegate and one Council Member as the voting alternate for the Southern California Association of Governments Regional Conference and General Assembly to be held May 4-5, 2023 e. City Attorney, re: Discussion of Council Districts and Directly Elected Mayor; Discussion of Potential Amendments to City Charter 1. A Resolution of the Council of the City of Glendale, California Declaring Its Intent to Initiate Procedures for a Transition from At-Large to District-Based Council Member Elections Pursuant to Elections Code Section 10010 and Government Code Section 34886 and Proposed Amendments to the City Charter; and Approving a Tentative Timeline for Conducting Public Hearings, Formulating Proposed District Maps, Presenting a Draft Ordinance to Council for Decision, and Presenting Proposed Ballot Language for Charter Amendments to Transition to Districts and Create Position of Directly Elected Mayor 2. A Resolution of the Council of the City of Glendale, California Declaring Its Intent to Initiate Procedures for a Transition from At-Large to District-Based Council Member Elections Pursuant to Elections Code Section 10010 and Proposed Amendments to the City Charter; and Approving a Tentative Timeline for Conducting Public Hearings, Formulating Proposed District Maps, and Presenting Proposed Ballot Language for TYPED 4/13/2023 7:26:43 PM 04 18 23 3 CC  Charter Amendments to Transition to Districts and Create Position of Directly Elected Mayor 3. A Resolution of the Council of the City of Glendale, California Declaring Its Intent to Initiate Procedures for a Transition from At-Large to District-Based Council Member Elections Pursuant to Elections Code Section 10010 and Government Code Section 34886; and Approving a Tentative Timeline for Conducting Public Hearings, Formulating Proposed District Maps, and Presenting a Draft Ordinance to Council for Decision 4. Motion Directing Staff Regarding Other Proposed Amendments to the City Charter 5. Resolution of Appropriation for $55,000 f. City Attorney, re: Revision to Council Policy Related to Councilmember Requests to Place Matters on Future Agendas 1. Intro. of Ordinance Amending Section 2.04.080 of the Glendale Municipal Code Pertaining to the Order of Business for Council Meetings 2. Resolution Adopting a Revised Policy Regarding Councilmember Requests to Place Matters on Future Agendas 9. HEARINGS 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 a. Consideration of Motion to Rescind Motion Authorizing the Initiation of Litigation, Approved under New Business on April 4, 2023; Consideration of Motion to Re- Adopt Motion Authorizing Initiation of Litigation Approved under New Business on April 4, 2023 14. ADJOURNMENT TYPED 4/13/2023 7:26:43 PM 04 18 23 4 CC