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City Manager amendment: The city attorney summarized a proposed third amendment extending the city manager's contract to Dec. 31, 2028, providing a 4% cost‑of‑living increase retroactive to July 1, 2025, and increasing severance from six to seven months. The city manager was not present during the reading (02:04:25).

Public speakers opposed the raise given the city's reported budget stress. \"How can we afford to give city employees pay raises? The city is in the red,\" Mike Mohill said (02:04:25). Council discussion acknowledged public concern but also cited the scope of the city manager's responsibilities; the council voted to approve the amendment with one abstention (council member Alcidorian/\"Ross Adria\" read as abstain on roll call) (02:04:25).

City Attorney amendment: Human Resources presented a second amendment to City Attorney Michael J. Garcia's employment agreement to adjust salary to $332,000 effective with the pay period that includes Aug. 19, 2025, extend the term to Oct. 16, 2027, and revise severance provisions. HR reported earlier market surveys showing the city attorney ranked 7th out of 10 comparable cities and more than 10% below average (02:18:35).

Speakers again opposed the compensation increases; one council member said they would vote no, citing unresolved performance concerns. The council approved the city attorney amendment; roll call reflected at least one No vote (02:18:35).

Why it matters: Compensation and term amendments for senior executives determine leadership continuity and can affect labor relations, budget projections and public perceptions of fiscal priorities.

What's next: The amendments take effect per the terms presented; councilmembers asked for continued performance discussions and follow‑up on accountability measures for the executive offices.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council - 8/19/25","oneSentenceSummary","The council approved amendments extending terms and adjusting pay for both the city manager and city attorney after public opposition and mixed council votes.","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},6746988,"Council introduces 'reach code' to require heat‑pump replacements for AC replacements; residents warn of costs",1012,5499000,6511000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5603703-4f9a61756cf159af12ef8448189a3373&start=5499&end=6511","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5603703-4f9a61756cf159af12ef8448189a3373/thumbnail_5499000.jpg","/articles/6746988/Glendale/Los-Angeles-County/California/Council-introduces-reach-code-to-require-heatpump-replacements-for-AC-replacements-residents-warn-of-costs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6746988-6b3bc2c466328245e0dc54871b0fa48a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770422622&Signature=Oi1v~xA6hYDvBgNaNzkLPd2S92Pyvs-TqA3AoVe~NizeZW2Nn8H6XYmJhb~8h0xRAoQIpWOUvfImFV2MSJdH8lXUUdkvHXu3iKhhBw0R73B-8kDI1myFsR0Unh~mr0~7ZdcRtUzUOrYzihvHNNtlFoVLIbA4VQi8f6IRpBAZl436yIdtSjfwKWYf8xu9OE3Uvu6AbUrORtDanU5EIVk62Tcg9NUNtmWQ~uAdK-TRrIw4VnnYIt3LBOqi6rp3XaKi3WBTOZeMK8QDV5q-FJKQK~pY8~sqlw6713u9B03JZnF98y9lJzgScb~Q02hvqPw5xG8RqQzOgTGfqufCNjx7EQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Councilmembers introduced an ordinance that would amend the Glendale Building and Safety Code to require that projects replacing air‑conditioning systems in single‑family homes, duplexes and townhomes either install a heat‑pump space conditioner as the primary heating system or include specified additional energy‑efficiency measures (01:31:39).

Management Services framed the ordinance as a \"reach code\" that supplements the 2022 California Building and Energy Code and is intended to reduce peak electricity demand and greenhouse‑gas emissions by encouraging higher‑efficiency heat‑pump technology. Councilmembers emphasized that the measure applies only when a home is already replacing an air‑conditioning system, not to force immediate replacement (01:31:39).

Public commenters were broadly critical. \"The state of California is not requiring this code change. So why is the city of Glendale?\" Patrick Murphy asked, calling the outreach insufficient and warning of higher electricity bills and a potential wave of litigation (01:31:39). Several speakers, including seniors and homeowners, asked that participation be voluntary or that robust rebates cover the differential cost (01:31:39).

Councilmembers urged staff to tie an incentive package to the ordinance. Several members said they would support the ordinance only if funding through the Public Benefit Charge (PBC) or other rebate programs was available to cover the cost differential between a conventional AC replacement and a heat‑pump system. The council directed staff to return with options and to place associated incentive materials prominently in permit paperwork so homeowners can see rebate details when they apply (01:31:39).

Councilmember Brotman noted heat pumps reduce peak demand and save residents money over time, while others stressed the need to protect low‑income and fixed‑income homeowners from steep upfront costs. Staff said the ordinance would be introduced at this meeting and would return for adoption after the administration finalizes rebate details and links to GWP programs (01:31:39).

Why it matters: Reach codes push municipalities to accelerate climate mitigation by requiring cleaner technology beyond state minimums. The proposed rule alters the economics of residential replacing HVAC equipment and depends on incentive funds to offset higher upfront costs for some homeowners.

What's next: The council introduced the ordinance and asked staff to return with draft language tying enforcement or timing to available incentives; the ordinance will return for adoption in a subsequent meeting.","Council introduced a local amendment requiring heat‑pump replacements when residential AC units are replaced, while directing staff to return with incentive details to offset upfront costs.",{"_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},6746993,"Glendale issues heat‑wave safety advice, opens cooling centers and warns of possible outages",281,586000,867000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5603703-4f9a61756cf159af12ef8448189a3373&start=586&end=867","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5603703-4f9a61756cf159af12ef8448189a3373/thumbnail_586000.jpg","/articles/6746993/Glendale/Los-Angeles-County/California/Glendale-issues-heatwave-safety-advice-opens-cooling-centers-and-warns-of-possible-outages","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6746993-e5a828ff291ca377ad4183ccdad5ef9f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770422622&Signature=MqDSpu6-e4tnduxJYGwa1Msq6smEoiKtvAi5suvHBmFgL3SleLG~PCtU0UZCYlieomFN2efScBrfXEryXiHTcBGKPBE5c8N8rFcZHz-kNhXUIS0LgMCwFZ5yeKjn9GVqCKjBwexKfPM8RVxXf922qUSOc67DNRpqdtsIOswE1qYaSvuI5zcHi5Xcg64mcpWliz12PNudLX9c49EgNm--D~QjSku0Zxb5WgeMRvn5mg7y6e1-5PWFF1epsCrqIKQBtt7ubfHs8FabdRmUY0-Ic2v7P88Pc4YZ1Tv6prn4nU3VtnzAXgFdr61HkM-DNBANwZD--Chxn~yf~e1mX~bqWA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor Najarian opened council comments by warning the community about an incoming prolonged extreme heat event and asked department heads to brief the council on preparedness steps (00:08:28).

\"We are expecting a prolonged and potentially dangerous heat wave ... we are looking at Wednesday through Sunday, potential for triple‑digit temperatures,\" Fire Chief Brooks said, urging residents to be careful with smoking, spark‑producing tools and outdoor activities and to hydrate and stay inside when possible (00:09:46).

Scott Mellon, general manager of Glendale Water & Power, said peak loads will increase with higher temperatures and offered conservation measures: delay major appliance cycles until after 9 p.m., set thermostats to about 78° when home and 80° while away, use ceiling fans, and close curtains and blinds to reduce load. Mellon warned there is a potential for outages and provided the GWP outage hotline, (818) 550‑4400, and the GWP website for outage reporting (00:10:58).

Oni Lanikian, director of Community Services and Parks, announced four community cooling centers would open Thursday through Sunday with hours generally 10 a.m.–8 p.m. and additional pool and splash‑pad hours for residents. He also reminded seniors about the CSP Cares fan program; residents may apply via the Adult Recreation Center at (818) 548‑3775 (00:13:07).

Council members and staff discussed electric vehicle charging during peak hours and encouraged residents not to charge EVs during the late afternoon and early evening ramp (EV owners were urged to charge overnight) (00:12:18).

Why it matters: Extreme heat increases the risk of heat‑related illness, causes higher electricity demand and can create wildfire risk from careless outdoor activities. The city is emphasizing mitigation (cooling centers, public information) and demand reduction (conservation tips, peak‑time charging guidance) to reduce outages and public‑safety impacts.

What residents should do: Limit outdoor exertion during the hottest parts of the day, pre‑hydrate, close blinds and curtains, delay major appliances until evening, keep cool at the city cooling centers (hours and locations posted by Community Services and Parks), and report outages to GWP at (818) 550‑4400.","With a multi‑day extreme heat wave forecast, Glendale officials urged residents to limit outdoor activity during the hottest hours, hydrate, prepare for outages and use city cooling centers; Glendale Water & Power provided conservation tips and an outage hotline.",{"_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},6746998,"Glendale staff say proposed residential overlay is defensive step; residents and businesses urge protections for Montrose parking lots",492,1138000,1630000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5603703-4f9a61756cf159af12ef8448189a3373&start=1138&end=1630","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5603703-4f9a61756cf159af12ef8448189a3373/thumbnail_1138000.jpg","/articles/6746998/Glendale/Los-Angeles-County/California/Glendale-staff-say-proposed-residential-overlay-is-defensive-step-residents-and-businesses-urge-protections-for-Montrose-parking-lots","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6746998-be1ab3c4388c3c2bb8f2e290e10cc912/orig.mp4?Expires=1770422622&Signature=Prz5XvLwjsSogBCBztmLeN17iUCXy87v1eijbFoChbUjL7Gly1cYD-4FDroJ8bujTJr-VzxY20KCE~KcAj-b4cIkG0Ye93vpcfw6Vfg4TNu6qLgfnv3P2Z7pmhHiAOhcqu6NqWLIp26H2~GzLFfn63vlJORFDihoY1D2~KL9gbb4fHOc9S6cjjK39OC0e-K1YQNfyXxQQVQFQy4o2R6s4v4DMeHUFskU6HAlZNkJS63VaFpx~hkjdtmGWida4Dls8phCWYjb1erGw5eB-W5lbilYWZUbaiU9aCr9STHMb~cQ272y~jXGTvd9jF6qTR92YBMv7kcJ1B7v9SRceowjIg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City planning staff and the mayor framed a proposed residential overlay for selected city‑owned parcels as a \"defensive\" step intended to preserve local authority amid recent state housing actions.

\"California courts have held that when housing is declared a matter of statewide concern ... the state can come in and take over that land,\" Mayor Najarian said, summarizing staff's explanation of the legal risk and citing the Anderson v. San Jose case as an example of state action overriding local control (00:18:58).

The city's planning lead, Mr. Calvert, told the council the overlay is not an immediate rezoning and that the city will run an environmental impact report (EIR) and more public engagement before any zoning or development standards are adopted. He said the EIR will test impacts on public safety, water and power and could lead to scaling back the overlay if systems are taxed beyond acceptable limits (00:18:58).

Calvert used Lot 3 in Montrose as an example: \"It's currently zoned for R3‑050. That means you could build close to about 30 units on it today ... This overlay zone would increase that to about 86, 87,\" he said, adding the proposal does not allow 5–7‑story towers adjacent to single‑family neighborhoods as some mailers have claimed (00:24:50).

Despite staff's framing, multiple residents, homeowners association representatives and Montrose business owners spoke during the public comment periods to oppose any change touching city‑owned parking lots that serve the Montrose Shopping Park. \"We are categorically opposed to any kind of development on the parking lots that currently serve our shopping park,\" said David Mosessian, representing Montrose businesses, who urged the council to permanently remove those lots from consideration (01:01:01).

Royal Canyon Property Owners Association board member Paul Karapetyan said outreach to his HOA felt like \"check the box\" engagement and asked the council to terminate an exclusive negotiating agreement related to the Civic Auditorium. Karapetyan and others asked for more timely, clear notice of meetings and said last‑minute additions to meeting agendas undermined trust (00:53:54).

Patrick Murphy and other speakers raised questions about the city's housing element and the former Sears site, noting the housing element submitted to the state included large capacity numbers that were later reduced in project approvals and asking whether city parcels are being used to make up any shortfall (00:44:50). Staff replied that the housing element identifies sites with theoretical capacity and that actual development is controlled by existing zoning and subsequent approvals (00:50:30).

Council members and staff said they will extend public comment periods and hold more targeted, neighborhood meetings with Montrose stakeholders and neighborhood associations to correct misinformation and gather detailed feedback. Calvert said staff would likely extend the EIR comment period beyond the current extension to Aug. 29 so neighborhood meetings can be held (00:24:50).

Why it matters: The city's land‑use element and any overlay affecting publicly owned parcels could inform future rezoning, development standards and RFPs for city property. Residents and business owners emphasized that potential long‑term disruptions, replacement parking logistics and economic impacts on local small businesses must be addressed before any final decisions.

What's next: Staff said the EIR and an additional round of public outreach will be scheduled; council directed staff to continue neighborhood meetings and to return with more outreach dates and clarifications.","City staff told the Glendale City Council on Aug. 19 that a proposed residential overlay for selected city‑owned parcels is intended to protect local control from state action, but community speakers and business owners urged the council to remove specific Montrose parking lots from consideration and pressed for greater transparency in outreach.",{"_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},6746978,"Votes at a glance: Key Glendale City Council actions from Aug. 19, 2025",36,485000,521000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5603703-4f9a61756cf159af12ef8448189a3373&start=485&end=521","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5603703-4f9a61756cf159af12ef8448189a3373/thumbnail_485000.jpg","/articles/6746978/Glendale/Los-Angeles-County/California/Votes-at-a-glance-Key-Glendale-City-Council-actions-from-Aug-19-2025","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6746978-c1789f2c54ad30df7553c9c4e5573452/orig.mp4?Expires=1770422622&Signature=DGlMWFiuP4Lrb4OU5sOwTTEy4lwL0v5NhxASpKj7V-gMY6fDdzWVZ5--pp4dCKXQJACfaVAshdH3AFx~1idtoYpbgP7qqF95jHY9vKECohs5qS~tNJQLMp7DlyVSqT9nc21nFHh38Yhq7Kc-gIYTEsHUNuqvm2cpwTrenCiGK0u~aDWGcOJa2sLqntN4VHup1XPXAZLgdzI~CLR8wyTMt3uxtng4fEG8uiyLQ5dboNnMHe7tdSgq3MBmEISjTpjTCgB~VLQeYc19JqHedfSQCsvAKsOiScu4uUNuNBUioN~dbKQBI~HZ5-8lqcRjSCynYuCTTU0kX0b7YFIFfq4dXA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Glendale City Council took the following formal actions on Aug. 19, 2025. Vote tallies and brief notes are taken from the meeting record.

1) Consent calendar: Motion to approve routine consent items (including moving Item 4b to action). Outcome: Approved by roll call; all present voted yes (roll call recorded at 00:08:05).

2) Ordinance lowering posted speed limits (Item 8): Motion to adopt an ordinance amending GMC §10.24.020 to lower posted limits on 21 roadway segments. Outcome: Adopted by roll call; council recorded unanimous yes votes on the motion (01:15:34).

3) Police Department grant (Item 4b): Acceptance of the 2024 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant in the amount of $55,680 for forensic software licenses and training; staff requested sole‑source procurement because the software is proprietary. Outcome: Authorized by roll call; motion passed (01:20:41).

4) Reach code (Management Services introduction): Introduction of ordinance amending building code to require heat‑pump space conditioners when replacing existing residential AC systems (introduction only). Outcome: Ordinance introduced; final adoption to return to council after staff presents incentive plan and language (01:31:39).

5) Third amendment to City Manager employment agreement: Extend term to 12/31/2028; 4% COLA retroactive to 07/01/2025; severance increased to 7 months. Outcome: Approved; roll call recorded 4 Yes, 0 No, 1 Abstain (02:04:25).

6) Second amendment to City Attorney employment agreement: Adjust salary to $332,000; extend term to 10/16/2027; revise severance language. Outcome: Approved; roll call recorded 4 Yes, 1 No (02:18:35).

Administrative note: The meeting transcript records the roll calls and recorded speaker comments; exact vote names were taken from the roll‑call announcements in the record.","A concise list of motions and formal actions taken by the council at the Aug. 19 meeting, including roll‑call outcomes and next steps for each item.","actionData","errors"]

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Council approves contract amendments for city manager and city attorney after public comment; votes include abstentions and dissent

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Votes at a glance: Key Glendale City Council actions from Aug. 19, 2025