Transcript views / glendale / 2026-03-31
Regular City Council
2026-03-31 · agenda-only view · official agenda ↗ · watch on YouTube ↗
Meeting at a glance from video
3:32:14
on camera
11
items timestamped
4
consent items
9
motions
5
public commenters
agenda items (colored by topic)
consent calendar
public comment
procedure (roll call, adjournment…)
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Order:
Public comment (general) from video
▶ 1:13:19
~5 speakers (counted from clerk hand-offs)
Councilmember Brotman's conduct at No Kings rally — name-calling candidates and using public platform for campaigning
4 speakers
“And to me, though, the worst thing was the name he made up for beth brorooks, who he called crazy pants, beth brooks.”
▶ 1:32:47
“During the rly brought brotman champion his fellow cronies, while name calalling the candidates that he hasn't personally hand-selected.”
▶ 1:39:10
Criticism of incumbent council members for poor governance and failing constituents
2 speakers
“Dan brotman and elen asatryan have not helped single resident or one local business during their on council.”
▶ 1:14:23
“All you have done I is ballooned the budget deficit, divide the commity and yr own personal agenda.”
▶ 1:14:35
Call for respectful, professional leadership and genuine engagement with the public
2 speakers
“City councncil is not just about policy. It's about listening respect and ofessional ism.”
▶ 1:19:55
“People may forget what you say and even policies you support. But they will l never forgeget t how you treat them.”
▶ 1:22:04
Homeless encampments on Metrolink railway right-of-way posing safety and fire hazards
1 speakers
“I find it offenensive that instd of looking out for the safety and welfarof passengers and crew, especially glendale”
▶ 1:17:22
“Passengers, the raiay acts like a slumlord with encampments on their property.”
▶ 1:17:31
Unlawful rent increases proposed for low-income housing tenants, exceeding legal caps
1 speakers
“Proposing rent increase of up to 120% effecti april 1st.”
▶ 1:42:21
“This rental increases are unlawful based on 10% rent increase cap set by california creditit allocation committee.”
▶ 1:42:27
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Agenda items & public comment
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[1a] Request from Mayor Ara Najarian to Agendize a Discussion on Land Leases for Existing Cultural Statues on City Property other not discussed on camera
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[2a] Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Grigoryan v. City of Glendale, L.A.S.C. Case No. 23GDCV02248 other ▶ 3:30:54 · 1 min
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[2b] Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Baca v. City of Glendale, L.A.S.C. Case No. 25PSCV00598 other ▶ 3:31:29 · 1 min
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[2c] Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation: Initiation of Litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: 1 potential case other not discussed on camera
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[4a] Mayor's Medal of Honors proclamation ▶ 8:52 · 8 min
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[4b] Pasadena Humane Presentation: Wildlife Safety presentation ▶ 17:16 · 14 min
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[5a] Public Works, re: Adopt Plans and Specifications for the District 12 ADA Curb Ramp Installation and Sidewalk Repair (ADA) Project and the District 12 Pavement Management Program Implementation (PMP) Project other ▶ 31:49 · 3 min
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[5b] Public Works, re: Award Construction Contract for West Glendale ADA Curb Ramp Installation and Sidewalk Repair Project Phase II contract ▶ 34:49 · 38 min
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[5c] Public Works, re: Authorizing a Five-Year General Services Agreement with the County of Los Angeles agreement consent ▶ 31:24
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[5d] Police Department, re: To accept additional grant funding from the United States Department of Homeland Security FY 2023 Urban Area Security Initiatives (UASI) Grant Program grant consent ▶ 31:24
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[5e] Public Works, re: Plans and Specification for the 2026 Sewer Lining Project and On-Call Sewer and Storm Drain Lining Services contract consent ▶ 31:24
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[5f] City Attorney, re: Amendment to the City's existing Legal Services Agreement with Best Best & Krieger, LLP (BBK) and request for conflict-of-interest Waiver in Legal Representation by BBK agreement consent ▶ 31:24
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[9a] Glendale Water and Power, re: Glendale Water and Power (GWP) Electric Revenue Refunding Bonds 2026 - Adoption of Ordinance and Authorizing Issuance of Bonds and Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Invitation of Bids and Various Actions Relating to the Issuance of the Bonds (Brotman, 3/10/2026) ordinance ▶ 1:44:07 · 4 min
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[10a] Public Works, re: Construction Contract Amendment for the On-Call Sewer and Storm Drain Repair Services contract ▶ 1:47:53 · 2 min
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[10b] Glendale Water and Power, re: Water Master Plan Update and Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. agreement ▶ 1:49:32 · 51 min
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[10c] Public Works, re: Consideration of Regulations for Personal Delivery Devices (PDDs) Operating Within the Public Right-of-Way other ▶ 2:40:10 · 33 min
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[10d] Fire Department, re: Public Provider Ground Emergency Transportation Inter-Governmental Transfer (PP-GEMT-IGT) Program Appropriation Adjustment Request budget ▶ 3:13:19 · 18 min
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