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 webpage, glendaleca.gov/live, on YouTube.com/myglendale, and on Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire, iOS and Android devices using a free app called Cablecast 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. 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. The City Clerk’ office should be notified 72 hours (three business days) or as soon as practicable 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 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting or as soon as practicable. 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 19, 2023 ROLL CALL 1. CLOSED SESSION – 1:00 PM (To Commence at 4:00 PM) a. Conference with Labor Negotiators. The City-designated negotiators attending the closed session are: Roubik Golanian, John Takhtalian, Michael J. Garcia, Gillian van Muyden, Paula Adams, Aymee Martin, Greg Fish, Jason Bradford and Laura Kalty. The name of the employee organization is: Glendale Fire Fighters’ Association TYPED 12/14/2023 6:59:45 PM 12 19 23 1 CC  b. Threat to Public Services or Facilities. Consultation with the Chief of Police and Director of Information Technology 2. REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA – 6:00 PM Roll Call a. Flag Salute: Mayor Dan Brotman b. Invocation: Dr. Suzie Abajian, City Clerk c. Report of the City Clerk, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the December 19, 2023 Regular Meeting of the Glendale City Council was Posted on December 14, 2023, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall. 3. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS a. Agenda Preview for the Meetings of Tuesday, December 26, 2023 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 Joint City Council and Housing Authority, Special City Council, and Regular City Council Meetings of December 12, 2023 b. Community Services and Parks, re: California Department of Parks and Recreation, Office of Grants and Local Services grant funds for “Casey Stengel Baseball Field Restoration” and “Mountain Oaks Open Space Acquisition” approved in the 2022- 2023 State Budget 1. Resolution to authorize filing of a grant application for Casey Stengel Baseball Field Restoration through California Department of Parks and Recreation, Office of Grants and Local Services (OGALS) and accept grant funds in the amount of $2,000,000 from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2026 through a Legislatively specified grant in the 2022- 2023 State Budget; and authorize the City Manager, or a designee, to conduct all negotiations, execute all agreements, certifications, and documents necessary to accept and implement the funding 2. Resolution to authorize filing of a grant application for Mountain Oaks Open Space Acquisition through California Department of Parks and Recreation, Office of Grants and Local Services (OGALS) and accept grant funds in the amount of $2,500,000 from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2026 through a Legislatively specified grant in the 2022- 2023 State Budget; and authorize the City Manager, or a designee, to conduct all negotiations, execute all agreements, certifications, and documents necessary to accept and implement the funding 3. Resolution of Appropriation to appropriate the Legislatively Specified Grant from the California Department of Parks and Recreation, Office of Grants and Local Services (OGALS) in the amount of $2,000,000 to the Stengel Field Restoration project c. Human Resources, re: Insurance Broker of Record for City’s Benefits Programs, Award of Contract 1. Motion Authorizing City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. and appoint them as the Insurance Broker of Record for all benefits programs. This agreement would span a five-year term, with the option to extend for two additional one-year periods TYPED 12/14/2023 6:59:45 PM 12 19 23 2 CC  2. Resolution of Appropriation 5. CITY COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS 6. COMMUNITY EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS (3-Minutes) 7. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES 8. ACTION ITEMS a. Finance, re: FY 2022-23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and FY 2023-24 First Quarter Financial Status Report 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, 2023 2. Motion to note and file the Financial Status Report for the year ended June 30, 2023 3. Motion to note and file the Financial Status Report for the period ending September 30, 2023 4. Motion to Increase the Citywide Authorized Salaried Position Count 5. 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 6. 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 7. Resolution Providing for the Establishment of Classification Titles and Compensation for Executive Level Employees of the City of Glendale 8. 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 9. Motion seeking direction on the proceeding of the budget balancing strategies 10. Resolution of appropriation b. Glendale Water and Power, re: Introduction of the Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Electric Revenue Bonds 1. Ordinance authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $230,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the City of Glendale Electric Revenue Bonds 2024 Series, and $70,000,000 Aggregate Principal Amount of City of Glendale Electric Revenue Bonds, 2024 Refunding Series, Payable Out of the Electric Works Revenue Fund, and approving certain other actions in connection therewith. 2. Resolution of Appropriation c. City Attorney, re: Appointment of Drafters of Arguments in Favor and Against Ballot Measure Amending City Charter Provision Pertaining to Awarding of Contracts 1. Motion Appointing a Drafter of Arguments in Favor of Ballot Measure 2. Motion Taking Alternative Action 9. HEARINGS a. Glendale Water and Power, re: Approval of the Form Interconnection Agreement and Public Hearing Approving Fees in Connection with Customer-Owned Non-Net TYPED 12/14/2023 6:59:45 PM 12 19 23 3 CC  Energy Metering (NEM) Generation 1. Resolution Approving a Form Interconnection Agreement and Authorizing the Execution of Such Agreements by the City Manager, or his designee 2. Resolution Amending the City-Wide Fee Schedule and Adopting Fees 10. REPORTS - INFORMATION 11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 12. DISCUSSION OF COUNCILMEMBER FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS 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 TYPED 12/14/2023 6:59:45 PM 12 19 23 4 CC