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Background: Staff recommended a $5,000 sponsorship for the event, with Glendale Arts serving as the fiscal sponsor to receive and administer funds. Public comment included support for the event from callers and objections from a resident who questioned the city funding and the fiscal-sponsor arrangement. Councilmember Brotman disclosed that his domestic partner serves on the Glendale Arts board and noted the relationship on the record.

Ethics and process concerns: A council member raised a detailed concern under California’s conflict-of-interest rules (Government Code section 1090 et seq. and FPPC guidance), noting that a spouse or domestic partner’s position as a director or officer may create a disqualifying financial or perceived-interest when the city provides funding to that nonprofit. City legal staff asked for time to research and provide a formal opinion and suggested seeking an FPPC advice letter if necessary. Councilmembers signaled they preferred more definitive guidance before making a funding decision.

Outcome: By consensus the item was continued to the next council meeting to allow the city attorney’s office to review the legal questions and to provide clearer administrative procedures around fiscal sponsorship and city grants or donations.

Why it matters: The episode highlighted the need for a clear council policy on fiscal sponsorships, an explanation of how city funds are administered when routed through a third-party fiscal sponsor, and a consistent procedure for disclosures and recusals to avoid actual or perceived conflicts.

Next steps: The city attorney’s office will review the statutory and FPPC rules relative to the specific facts and return with a recommendation; staff also was asked to provide a standard fiscal-sponsor agreement template and a written policy on sponsorships and in-kind support.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council - 5/20/25","oneSentenceSummary","Council delayed a $5,000 sponsorship for Glendale Out’s Pride-in-the-Park event after a councilmember disclosed a domestic-partner relationship with a Glendale Arts board member and colleagues asked staff to review conflict-of-interest rules and fiscal-sponsorship practice.","taxTitle","Glendale, Los Angeles County, California","taxId",4651,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6646058,"Council standardizes high-capacity lifting gear for Fire Department, authorizes purchases",121,8979000,9100000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3416375-faf5d9bc45252bf1d968e42d2406175b&start=8979&end=9100","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3416375-faf5d9bc45252bf1d968e42d2406175b/thumbnail_8979000.jpg","/articles/6646058/Glendale/Los-Angeles-County/California/Council-standardizes-high-capacity-lifting-gear-for-Fire-Department-authorizes-purchases","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6646058-ec07ea4d4f38c16ccbb6ce46826d2f38/orig.mp4?Expires=1770438011&Signature=QaWNb~npCUf5gMyN55HgwLjEfekb4QMz1QGsLfoxm3DYKUiqzCU2lyQpGxPqMSdcjn0mE~LsVv0qw934htRytP3331j3aMuQlIO-YofjXC6yaL45scaiM7TgIkWaDz5JJb7ksyUhI-HIySFhVf52os0LuPflpRIqY2uPTSNGgNVNpp5FD-s-YZPX2wMD-VEC1Qa-psG3-EOiPZux~EWZRQMugki6LiUujzwMgywJUDDOQk7vi832OUM9hfcPpo~iwJ0wgQCaRXmji31WfGIuD~3bgZh7e3YJfsVphZS4bW3Bqe7qXBrBvvOIU09XuMf3~vjyy-kKE19FrffbxjYiig__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Glendale City Council unanimously adopted a resolution on May 20 establishing a standard specification for high-capacity lifting equipment manufactured by Paratech Incorporated and authorized the Fire Department to procure equipment and supplies from that manufacturer.

Fire staff explained the air lifting bags and associated hardware are used by all three engine companies and the urban search-and-rescue apparatus for vehicle and structural stabilization, precision lifting and other technical rescue tasks. The department described the move as standardization to improve interoperability and training, and to simplify maintenance and spare-parts stock.

There were no public speakers on the item and council voted by roll call to approve the resolution and the purchase authorization.

Next steps: Fire Department procurement will proceed under the adopted standardization policy and equipment will be distributed to units as supplies become available.","The council adopted a resolution standardizing Paratech Inc. high-capacity lifting airbags and related equipment across the Fire Department’s apparatus and authorized purchases. Fire staff said the gear is used for precision lifting and stabilization in rescues; the item passed unanimously.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6646064,"Council approves $750,000 in maintenance contract increases and $418,000 park change order",515,1510000,2025000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3416375-faf5d9bc45252bf1d968e42d2406175b&start=1510&end=2025","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3416375-faf5d9bc45252bf1d968e42d2406175b/thumbnail_1510000.jpg","/articles/6646064/Glendale/Los-Angeles-County/California/Council-approves-750000-in-maintenance-contract-increases-and-418000-park-change-order","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6646064-775580ff2fe07f49335d38cf149c7908/orig.mp4?Expires=1770438011&Signature=ISxiWDG3bsK52BMpB3XureS8nPduKMsJlc-9ykNh3rjay9v2E1IRQjKh355noLkRHvtdwf-8QgarHbCVJZaZTffUE8ZsxMibbZHgegUlcqSkj2nGrleLMgHwjZa29Dd8RcJe-QuUA1OhYdmswFZjavEkxDU-T5TWY1dyoe-9Zl0mB35RBHbc4V8UiyqiypEqmaS~MT0fRnrlcN9ZS1f3JiTNVuw1Go~LAxnooPMfw6dD3UvSBkEqQO0KKAG9yA32WggVUuosrHcxvzDAgaA9UfxeVqBWKCiLTzQ0DTSQwDMZwUc0LF~-jPSnGdcDbkZkb~fnL0dpqSgLGIfR-4g9rA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Glendale City Council approved several consent items on May 20 that city staff characterized as addressing deferred maintenance and project scope changes.

Contract amendments for building systems: Council authorized three contract amendments under the citywide facilities maintenance program: add $350,000 to the Aiko Engineered Systems, Inc. HVAC contract; $300,000 to Aztec Elevator Company for elevator maintenance; and $100,000 to AME Builders Inc. for roofing maintenance — a combined $750,000. Staff said the increases address deferred maintenance and high-ticket replacements that arose during the existing contract terms. Resident commenter Beth Brooks questioned the timing and scale of the increases; staff and council members responded that work would otherwise be delayed and that the contract funds were being replenished to allow ongoing maintenance.

Fremont Park renovation amendments: Council also approved a set of items related to the Fremont Park renovation (consent item 4gs): a resolution dispensing with competitive bidding to incorporate additional project scope and a change order for construction contract 800286 with Dorado Design & Construction increasing the contract by $418,000 with an additional 10% contingency of $41,800; an amendment to professional service agreement (PSA) 80001517 with Maestro Development LLC increasing the contract by $155,200 (total not to exceed $1,010,200); and an amendment to PSA C106224 with David Valtz Design Landscaping Architects increasing the contract by $35,000 (to a total not to exceed $458,382). Staff said the added scope included safety-related items (shade structures over playgrounds and a higher fence for a soccer field) that councilmembers had requested and that extended construction durations required additional construction management services.

Council vote: Both the consent calendar (with the maintenance contract increases and other routine items) and the Fremont Park items were approved by roll call with the council voting in favor.

Why it matters: The maintenance amendments replenish funds so essential systems can be repaired or replaced and the park change orders reflect council-requested upgrades and safety additions to a major park renovation. Several speakers and council members urged closer scrutiny of 'nice-to-have' vs. 'must-have' items during broader budget discussions.

Next steps: Staff will proceed with contract amendments and park construction changes as authorized and continue to brief council on budgetary trade-offs during upcoming budget sessions.","Council approved consent amendments totaling $750,000 to citywide building maintenance contracts for HVAC, elevators and roofing, and authorized change orders and professional-services amendments for the Fremont Park renovation increasing the construction contract by $418,000 plus a 10% contingency and related consultant amendments.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6646069,"City releases Vision Zero plan update identifying 9 high-injury locations; council notes report",225,1286000,1511000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3416375-faf5d9bc45252bf1d968e42d2406175b&start=1286&end=1511","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3416375-faf5d9bc45252bf1d968e42d2406175b/thumbnail_1286000.jpg","/articles/6646069/Glendale/Los-Angeles-County/California/City-releases-Vision-Zero-plan-update-identifying-9-high-injury-locations-council-notes-report","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6646069-e3297ff2cde6bac5e0ce584fd86ac2bc/orig.mp4?Expires=1770438011&Signature=k~z615u4tSWM8pDaw26Q5WovyGvU08-JstoEsnixMSxEC76eXJPcXMf0IRyNhBbBAvFfz9PbGdVrIaKwJKLezFz2vwoMg~0U4gvUZyQhmGPnuuEpojB7jU787E138IK71Uh2i89AC028u2UPYNv8xVOa18x4puASbv9Jz0ps0VdVXNgGqK6i1xQNAaIllorXAGtygdNI8ElhPxsQ7ijrhqH43b14LYB9wZisfbIkv78N434wogTjG24FXRhT-6eoaSRw9UsG7IoJdEkwq8iOY6a3RkjofhDqaDRw9I3GmjGP1v9mDZWaYpMgLNrddUW0kLxSfqq-AUPac2Vv2lDkRg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Glendale presented an update on the Vision Zero Action Plan at the May 20 continuation meeting, detailing a data-driven approach to reduce traffic fatalities and severe injuries and identifying a concentrated high-injury network where most serious crashes occur.

Community Development Director Bradley Calvert and Sam Frommer of consultant Burrow Hapold walked the council through a 10-year crash analysis showing that pedestrians are disproportionately represented in killed-or-severely-injured (KSI) collisions, and that 13% of streets on a high-injury network account for roughly 71–78% of serious crashes. The consultant described plans to develop countermeasures for nine priority locations, combining low-cost quick-build approaches with longer-term capital improvements.

The presentation stressed three core elements — engineering, enforcement and education — and highlighted public outreach already completed, including five walk audits and pop-up events. A council-led discussion supported the plan’s focus on pedestrians and older residents, and emphasized implementation and equity. Councilmember Brotman urged inclusion of proven low-cost treatments such as leading pedestrian intervals, pedestrian beacons and continental (zebra) crosswalks.

Council action: By roll call, council voted to note and file the report (motion to note on file). The council requested that staff expand community engagement, provide clearer implementation timelines and include a public-facing dashboard to show progress on countermeasure deployment.

Public input: Residents and project-team members spoke in favor of the plan and urged strong follow-through, with callers and commenters asking the city to prioritize senior and school-area safety.

Next steps: Staff will draft the Vision Zero action plan, develop countermeasures for the nine priority sites, finalize an online GIS dashboard for crash data and outreach materials, and return to council with implementation and funding options.","Community Development and consultant Burrow Hapold presented a Vision Zero update that identifies a high-injury street network accounting for a majority of severe crashes and nine priority locations for countermeasures. Council voted to note the report and asked staff to pursue public outreach and implementation sequencing.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6646074,"City approves $30 million contingency boost for Grayson repowering as federal tariffs bite",1496,911000,2407000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3416375-faf5d9bc45252bf1d968e42d2406175b&start=911&end=2407","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3416375-faf5d9bc45252bf1d968e42d2406175b/thumbnail_911000.jpg","/articles/6646074/Glendale/Los-Angeles-County/California/City-approves-30-million-contingency-boost-for-Grayson-repowering-as-federal-tariffs-bite","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6646074-39ec2519bb648918b4226af948b69ab8/orig.mp4?Expires=1770438011&Signature=jQCi6Uv9LJbOO9o6Qz296~6dop-52Jtqj6Iz2kLHG57s7vwa3aLItcoKqkEU1tq4RUW65v6dM3fnub-oQAtMONhi85aCSPZrXW7YO1o-yx~oDk3zre6lNBN68oCvuhVVLfD3D01UBZnzyQV4YZZ6VSsdjFW0nIc5wY0faUI8Y0f4bmAUfRhqvdusbUim4Be1ub4GlLdPJTRU8LGDvokhO8uaSIi6~1KiZj0ZRYkHs6BFfVwJntBeHW4VbUodbJyNnJAwOkh7Ib5mpvUWO1jwO-uD9UFLAiKHIepJ75PthrJ1NisS8fGc2ELUJXduUyh0Pnq3d6wrtICWrCp7WGeVdA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Glendale’s City Council voted 4–1 on May 20 to increase the contingency for the balance-of-site engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract with ARB, Inc. by $30,000,000, raising the contingency from $36,270,000 to $66,270,000 to address potential federal tariffs affecting battery and other equipment for the city’s Grayson Repowering project.

The move came after staff said recent and fluctuating U.S. tariff actions on imported equipment — including battery cells and related components — could add tens of millions in unplanned costs. Scott Mellon, acting general manager of Glendale Water & Power (GWP), told council \"30,000,000 is an amount that GWP has determined can be funded without an impact on rates.\" He described three mitigation options under active consideration: add contingency now; modify the battery storage scope; or complete the project and defer battery purchases if tariffs make immediate procurement impractical.

Why it matters: The Grayson repowering effort will replace older generating units and add battery energy storage to support local reliability and greenhouse-gas goals. Council and residents pressed staff on whether the project still delivers the savings and reliability benefits presented when planning began and on the risks of committing to large battery purchases while tariff and supply-chain conditions remain unstable.

Public comment was sharply critical and skeptical. Several residents urged canceling or scaling back the battery element and returning to more gas-fired generation, arguing that the project’s costs have ballooned over time. Other speakers urged completing the project to maintain local reliability and to avoid contract penalties or damage to the city’s procurement queue.

Council debate focused on timing and consequences. Supporters said delaying a commitment now could cost the city its place in the global production queue and make it impossible to meet the project delivery schedule; opponents argued the city should not expand the contingency until tariff outcomes are clearer and suggested pursuing federal relief or tariff waivers.

Final vote: Councilmembers Asatrian, Brotman, Kasakian and Mayor Najarian voted yes; Councilmember Garpetian voted no. The resolution also authorized staff to modify the BEZ (battery energy storage) scope if necessary to remain within the new contingency.

Next steps: GWP will continue negotiations with suppliers, monitor tariff developments and pursue mitigation avenues the council discussed, including outreach to federal representatives and contractual discussions with vendors. Council asked staff to provide updated cost and schedule analyses as new tariff decisions or supplier commitments emerge.

","Glendale Water & Power won council approval to increase the ARB, Inc. EPC contract contingency by $30 million to cover potential tariffs on battery and equipment imports tied to the Grayson Repower project. The measure passed 4–1 after extensive public comment and debate over costs, timing and alternatives.","actionData","errors"]

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