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Regular City Council

2026-04-14 · agenda-only view · official agenda ↗ · watch on YouTube ↗

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5:03:05

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Public comment (general) from video ▶ 2:20:08

~11 speakers (AI estimate)

Neighborhood flooding and groundwater (Niagara/Deirdre/Verdugo Park area) 3 speakers

“Anyhow, it's justst it's a majar flooding problem and there's got to be something wrong structurally.” ▶ 2:23:41

“It's only a matter of time before. Somebody slips and falls because the water streaming aoss fewood place, people go on walks.” ▶ 2:52:45

Homeless encampments on railroad right-of-way 1 speakers

“I counted three encampments on west side of the tras and 21 encampments on east side of the” ▶ 2:27:04

“It is dgerous and illegal for the homeless to live on railrd property and as I said before, 50% of all fires in los couy are caused by homeless encampments.” ▶ 2:28:37

Biased/inappropriate editorial posted on city election website (GlendaleVote) 4 speakers

“My second issue that I want to bring up is the fact that there was somethinon the glendale vote sort org site that was inappropririate and it was put sometitime last week, I think it” ▶ 2:30:27

“What was included on the city web pagwas an editorial statement that had been submitted by forum sponsors. And was totally an editorial. It was biased. It was misleading, full innuendo to the effect tt” ▶ 2:54:25

Proposed elimination of Central Library parking lot 2 speakers

“I'm here tonight to talk about the proposal by the city to eliminate the parking lot at the central brary.” ▶ 2:35:14

“Dodo not remove parking around e library. You want you want people to the library. You want to encourage people to the library.” ▶ 2:39:22

Public safety enforcement failures (leaf blower ban, reckless driving, scooters in parks) 1 speakers

“A leaf blowewer ban was passed t in the last enforcement of that ban hanot increased. Business takes all around the hills, all around glendale.” ▶ 2:40:53

“Reckless driving. The number one, according to voter survey, the numbeber one problem, reckless and speeding.” ▶ 2:41:23

Mountain view protection ordinance and overdevelopment on Foothill Boulevard 1 speakers

“Our mountain views would be blocked which isis contrary to e community plans statement if” ▶ 2:44:50

“Had we a mountain view protection ordinance I in effect this project wouould not have bn proposed.” ▶ 2:45:31

Emergency housing vouchers for 188 displaced families 1 speakers

“Now, the 188 families have not received a sine written since january, so that's three months of silence.” ▶ 2:47:42

“The state auditor named glendale among 13 agencncies at risk of failing families, council member” ▶ 2:49:30

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Agenda items & public comment

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[1a] Councilmember Kassakhian's Request for a Report on an Ordinance Establishing Staffing Requirements for Self-Checkout Stations at Grocery Stores report not discussed on camera

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[2a] Conference with Real Property Negotiators: City-designated negotiators: Roubik Golanian, John Takhtalian, Michael J. Garcia, Gillian van Muyden, and Domenica Megerdichian. Property Location: 250 N. Orange Street. Negotiating Parties: Center for Armenian Arts. Instructions to the negotiator(s) will concern the price and terms of lease of City property other not discussed on camera

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[2b] Conference with Real Property Negotiators: City-designated negotiators: Roubik Golanian, John Takhtalian, Michael J. Garcia, Gillian van Muyden, Onnig Bulanikian and Domenica Megerdichian. Property Location: Land located near the front entrance to the Adult Recreation Center at 201 E. Colorado St. Negotiating Parties: Filipino Business Association of Glendale – Greater Los Angeles County and Comfort Women Action for Redress and Education. Instructions to the negotiator(s) will concern the price and terms of lease of City property containing the Filipino American Friendship Monument and the Glendale Peace Monument other not discussed on camera

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[4a] Mayor's Medal of Honor proclamation ▶ 25:28 · 20 min

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[4b] Mayor's Commendation: Glendale AYSO Region 88 U10 Girls Soccer Team – 2026 Western States Champions proclamation ▶ 45:57 · 11 min

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[4c] Proclamation Designating April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month & April 29th, 2026, as Denim Day proclamation ▶ 57:22 · 9 min

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[4d] Proclamation Designating April 15, 2026, as Arbor Day proclamation ▶ 1:05:56 · 6 min

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[4e] Proclamation Designating April 22, 2026, as Earth Day proclamation ▶ 1:12:13 · 3 min

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[4f] Outgoing Mayor's comments other ▶ 1:15:30 · 31 min

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[4g] Selection of a New Mayor appointment ▶ 1:46:30 · 28 min

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[5a] City Clerk, re: Minutes of the City Council Meeting of February 24, 2026, and the Special City Council Meeting of March 3, 2026 minutes consent ▶ 2:14:47

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[5b] Community Services and Parks, re: Appropriation of $357,000 Community Cleanup and Employment Pathway (CCEP) Grant Funds from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the Community Beautification and Youth Employment Initiative grant consent ▶ 2:14:47

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[5c] City Manager, re: Appointment of Interim Director of Community Development appointment consent ▶ 2:14:47

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[10a] Fire Department, re: Purchase of personal protective equipment – turnout gear for the Glendale Fire Department. contract ▶ 3:04:10 · 4 min

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[10b] City Attorney, re: Charter Review - Update and Direction on Potential Charter Amendments Pertaining to Council-Manager Governance, Council Compensation, Civil Service System, Elected vs. Appointed City Clerk and City Treasurer, and Miscellaneous Matters report ▶ 3:08:02 · 62 min

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[11a] Fire Department, re: Public Hearing for the 2026 Annual Weed Abatement Program public_hearing ▶ 4:09:59 · 2 min

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[12a] City Attorney, re Presentation on Rules Regarding Use of Government Resources for Campaign Purposes and Electioneering/Campaigning During Public Comment Portions of City Council Meetings presentation ▶ 4:11:43 · 50 min

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