Mayor· 2022-2026
Ara Najarian
Glendale
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 41
- Total speaking time
- 7:20:20
- Avg per meeting
- 10:44
- Segments
- 7225
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Top issues during term (20)
Emergency Housing Voucher Program Funding and Transition
Federal voucher funding continues to support rent assistance for participating Glendale households.
FY 2026-27 General Fund Budget and Five-Year Forecast
A $7.2 million revenue surprise may soften cuts, but the structural deficit remains.
Modernization of Municipal Job Classifications
Class specifications shape city payroll and hiring costs, though no specific dollar figure is attached.
Domestic Violence Response and Support Services
Grant requests up to $500,000 or more per award from federal funds.
East-West Glendale Historic Context Statement and Survey Updates
Covered in part by a $40,000 Certified Local Government grant.
Water Rate Projections and Community Concerns
Ratepayers could see water bills rise 50-145%; a $40 million bond proposal could cost roughly $80 million with interest.
Office of the City Auditor and Independent Audit Commission Charter Amendment
The outcome determines how independently city spending gets audited — and whether staffing minimums are locked into the charter.
South Glendale Pavement Management Program
Total project appropriation of $8,331,643, including a $7,244,907 construction contract and a 10% reserve of $724,491.
Open Space, Conservation, and Recreation (OSCR) Element General Plan Update
The update is funded by Los Angeles County 2016 Measure A; future park acquisition and development costs are not yet specified.
Internal Audit Division Staffing and Quarterly Activity
With only one auditor overseeing roughly $1.3 billion in spending, uncollected revenues and uncaught contract problems could cost the city real money — the fire audit alone surfaced about $272,000 in unpaid bills.
Artificial Turf Replacement at Glendale Sports Complex
The project is estimated to cost approximately $1.3 million funded from the general fund.
Single-Family Home Rebuild at 1335 Norton Avenue
Private residential investment with public review for architectural and environmental compliance.
Brand Park Solar Photovoltaic System Project
The contract is valued at $3,790,797 with a 15% contingency, plus an additional estimated $1 million for distribution line work.
Burbank-Pasadena-Glendale Regional Housing Trust Update
Regional housing trust funding may support future affordable housing production in Glendale.
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Auditing
Potential future investment in software tools to increase audit efficiency.
Pacific Community Pool Operating Hours
Closing saves roughly $30,000-$40,000; keeping it open costs about $183 per hour.
Charter Amendments Pertaining to Civil Service, Fund Accounting, and Governance
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Multi-Family Housing Development at 2817 Montrose Avenue
Private investment of several million dollars adding 42 units, including 5 very low-income units at no cost to the city.
Student Commissioner Appointments and Recruitment
There is no significant financial impact associated with student commissioner appointments.
CDBG Public Social Services and Capital Improvement RFP Packets
Allocates federal social service grant funding across multiple local non-profit agencies.
Decisions during term (417)
Recorded while Najarian was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Election of Audit Committee Chair (Item 5.a., taken out of order)
Approval of Minutes of the July 30, 2026 Meeting
FY 2026 Work Plan Review and Proposed FY 2027 Audit Work Plan (Item 5.b.)
Annual Report to City Council (Item 5.c.)
Appropriation of Emergency Housing Voucher and EHV-TPV Program funds
Consent items 5.a, 5.c, 5.f (library grant, Yunex contract, Watermaster services)
5.b — Pacific Park/Edison Field Improvements Phase II plans and specs
5.d — Salary supplement for employees called to active military duty
5.e — South Glendale Pavement Management Program contract award
11.a — Stage II Design Review, 340 North Central Avenue (PDR 33-3020-2024)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into and execute a Professional Services Agreement for Watermaster Services with Richard C. Slade & Associates, LLC to provide professional services to serve as the…
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into and execute a Cost Sharing Agreement with the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, Crescenta Valley Water District and the cities of Burbank and San Fernando for the…
Approval of Minutes
Preliminary Proposed FY 2027-2028 CDBG Funding Allocation Plan
Proposed FY 2027-2028 Annual Action Plan Program Priorities
FY 2027-2028 CDBG Public Social Services RFP Packet
FY 2027-2028 CDBG Capital Improvement Project RFP Packet
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Election of Chairperson Pro Tem
Approval of Minutes
Voting record (140)
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Appropriation of Emergency Housing Voucher and EHV-TPV Program funds
10.b — Public comment procedures and camera angles
Motion to Direct Staff on Draft Charter Amendment for City Auditor and Audit Commission
Note and File the 2026 Homeless Point-in-Time Count
Agendize Review of Budgeting Process and Participatory Budgeting
Zoning Code Amendment Case No. PZC-0018-2026 (Murals Ordinance)
Direct Staff to Draft Charter Amendment for City Auditor and Audit Committee
Recommend Charter Amendments for Fund Accounting Cleanup and Bond Financing
City Council Motion Adopting the FY 2026-27 LACAHSAAnnuaI Budget for Measure A Funds and Authorizing Submittal to LACAHSA; City Council Motion Authorizing Staff to Request a Waiver from LACAHSA’s RPHP
City Council Resolution [26-86] of Appropriation in the Amount of $809,485
City Council Motion Authorizing Release of Funds
Housing Authority Motion Authorizing Executive Director to Amend New Affordable Housing Agreement and Related Documents
Hamilton Court Phase 3 Funding and Agreement Amendments
LACAHSA FY 2026-27 Budget Renewal and Measure A Approvals
Resolution [26-88] Reciting the Fact of the General Municipal Election Held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, Declaring the Results and Such Other Matters as Provided by Law
Adoption of Resolution No. 26-88 Declaring Election Results
Consent Calendar Approval
Approval of Updated Publicly Available Pay Schedules (PAPS)
Cottage Grove Drainage Improvements RFP
Substantial Amendment to HOME-ARP Allocation Plan – Parkview Glendale
Adصption of FY 2026-27 Glendale Housing Authority Budget and LMIHAF Findings
Appointment of Chief of Police
Consent Calendar (Excluding 5e and 5b)
Consent Item 5.b: District 12 ADA Curb Ramp Installation and Sidewalk Repair
Adoption of Urgency Ordinance for SB 79 Delayed Effectuation
FY 2026-27 Gann Appropriations Limit
FY 2025-26 Glendale Water and Power Transfer
Adoption of FY 2026-27 Citywide Budget and Associated Resolutions
Approval of Litigation Settlement: Asadorian v. City of Glendale
North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit Corridor Project Cooperative Agreement
Support of State Bills Recommended by Commissions
Reaffirm Support for AB 65 (School Employee Paid Leave)
Expressed concern that the state bill interferes with local collective bargaining agreements and imposes uncalculated financial costs on school districts.
Adoption of Minutes and Consent Calendar (excluding Item 5D)
Consent Item 5D: Glendale-Los Angeles Garden River Bridge Project MND
Introduction of SB 79 Delayed Effectuation Urgency Ordinance
Integrated Library System Services Contract Extension (Resolution)
Adoption of Rules of Order and Remote Public Access Policy (SB 707)
Adoption of 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan
Recommendation on City Treasurer Qualifications
Consent Calendar Approval
Resolution Authorizing 30-Year Power Sales Agreement for Notch Peak Solar Project
Approval of Draft Historic Resources Survey and Authorization of Petition Circulation for Cleveland Knoll Historic District
Consent Calendar Approval
Adoption of Objective Design Standards Ordinance
Solid Waste Collection Rates Reduction
Approval of Measure R Sub-Regional Program Modifications and New Programming
Fire Department Billing Consolidation and Appropriations
Police Department Brand Standardization for Axon Enterprise Inc. and 10-Year Contract
Award of Contract for Glorietta Tennis Operations
Raised serious concerns regarding anti-collusion principles and the participation of the same principal individual in multiple competing proposals.