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. JANUARY 9, 2024 ROLL CALL 1. CLOSED SESSION – 1:00 PM (To Commence at 4:00 PM) a. Public Employee Appointment – Deputy City Attorney TYPED 1/4/2024 4:59:01 PM 01 09 24 1 CC 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 January 9, 2024 Regular Meeting of the Glendale City Council was Posted on January 4, 2024, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall. 3. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS a. Agenda Preview for the Meetings of Tuesday, January 16, 2024 b. Recognition for Metropolitan Water Districts' "Being Water Wise is...." 2024 Calendar Art Contest Cover Winner 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 Regular City Council Meeting of December 19, 2023 b. Public Works, re: Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5310 Grant Funding for Dial-A-Ride Vehicles and Service 1. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or a designee, to execute agreements and documents related to the FTA Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Grant funding awards and for the purchase of six replacement Dial-A-Ride minivans and implementation of the on-demand pilot program for Dial-A-Ride operations 2. Resolution of Appropriation of FTA Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Grant funds, City Measure R Local Return, and Transit Utility matching funds for Dial-A-Ride vehicles and services c. Libraries, Arts, and Culture, re: Acceptance of grant funds for Public Librarian Diversity Residency Program from the California State Library 1. Motion accepting $100,000 in Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant program funds from the California State Library to enable Glendale Library, Arts & Culture (GLAC) to continue to fund two unclassified Librarian positions under GLAC’s Public Librarian Diversity Residency Program 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 $28,619 in matching funds from the Library Fund and $100,000 from the California State Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant program funds 5. CITY COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS 6. COMMUNITY EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS (3-Minutes) 7. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES a. Glendale Water and Power, re: Ordinance authorizing the issuance by the City of not to exceed $230,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the City of Glendale Electric TYPED 1/4/2024 4:59:01 PM 01 09 24 2 CC  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 (Devine, 12/19/23) 1. Resolution authorizing the invitation of bids for the purchase of Electric Revenue Bonds, 2024 Series and Electric Revenue Bonds, 2024 Refunding Series of the City of Glendale; approving a Notice of Intention to Sell bonds, a Preliminary Official Statement (POS), a Notice Inviting Bids and Official Bid Form; authorizing the publication of a Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds; authorizing the execution and delivery of a final Official Statement, an Eighth Supplement to the Indenture of Trust, a Ninth Supplement to Indenture of Trust, a Continuing Disclosure Agreement, and an Escrow Agreement; and authorizing the award of the Bonds 2. Resolution of Appropriation 8. ACTION ITEMS a. Human Resources, re: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) LOCAL 18 1. Resolution Approving and Adopting the MOU Commencing August 1, 2023, and terminating after July 31, 2027 2. Resolution Providing for the Establishment of Classification Titles and Compensation for Employees Covered by the City/IBEW MOU b. Public Works, re: Ordinance for Introduction to amend Glendale Municipal Code Chapters Related to Refuse, Yard Trimmings and Recyclable Material Collection and Disposal and Solid Waste Disposal 1. Ordinance for Introduction to amend Chapter 8.44 and 8.56 of the Glendale Municipal Code to address state mandated refuse diversion and organics management requirements 2. Resolution adding and modifying citations and fines in the Citywide Fee Schedule for enforcement of waste management protocols 9. HEARINGS a. Public Works, re: Introduction of Ordinance for Public and Private Indigenous Tree Protections (to be continued to January 30, 2024) 1. Ordinance amending portions of Chapter 12.40 and 12.44 of the Glendale Municipal Code to update standards and enforcement mechanisms for public and indigenous tree protection 2. Ordinance amending portions of Titles 16 and 30 of the Glendale Municipal Code regarding tree-related zoning provisions 3. Resolution establishing and modifying administrative citation fines in the Citywide Fee Schedule for enforcement of the public tree and indigenous tree ordinances 4. Resolution of Appropriation for Outreach Services 10. REPORTS - INFORMATION a. Project update – Bicycle Transportation Plan 11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 12. DISCUSSION OF COUNCILMEMBER FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS a. Councilmember Asatryan’s Request for a Report on a Persons with Disabilities TYPED 1/4/2024 4:59:01 PM 01 09 24 3 CC  Advisory Committee 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 1/4/2024 4:59:01 PM 01 09 24 4 CC