4. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
b. Pasadena Humane Presentation: Wildlife Safety
5. CONSENT ITEMS:
f. 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
1. Motion authorizing the City Manager, the City Attorney, or their designees, to enter into and execute an amendment to the existing Legal Services Agreement with BBK, Contract No. 8001628, in the amount of $50,000, for a new not to exceed amount of $200,000, in order for BBK to provide legal services related to the Grayson Repowering Project’s permit variance application before the South Coast Air Quality Management District
2. Motion authorizing the City Attorney to consent to and execute a Conflict-of-Interest Waiver for BBK’s representation of the South Coast Air Quality Management District in unrelated matters
OUTCOME: TBD
10. ACTION ITEMS
b. Glendale Water and Power, re: Water Master Plan Update and Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. – REPORT
1. Motion to Note and File Water Master Plan Update
2. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into and execute an amendment to the existing Professional Services Agreement (PSA) Contract No. 8002793, with Arcadis U.S., Inc. (Arcadis), to increase the contract amount by $127,211 in order for Arcadis to provide additional services related to the development of a comprehensive Water Master Plan, for a new contract not-to-exceed amount of $1,324,103
RE NEED FOR PIPELINE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM: “Combining physical and performance scores, the analysis found that about 60% of potable water assets and 56% of recycled water assets have poor or very poor overall condition ratings, indicating elevated risk of failure. The main drivers were asset obsolescence, reliability issues, and corrosion. Majority of assets are at or near the end of their expected service. About 71% of assets are expected to need replacement within 20 years, and over a quarter have already exceeded their estimated life expectancy. This highlights the urgency for proactive renewal and replacement planning. ”
– REPORT EXCERPT
RE WATER SUPPLY & DEPENDENCY ON IMPORTED WATER: “Given these uncertainties, reducing reliance on imported water has become an important objective for Glendale. Expanding and strengthening local water supplies —such as groundwater production, recycled water use, conservation programs, and other sustainable water management strategies—will help improve supply reliability, enhance drought resilience, and protect the City from future imported water shortages. By investing in local water resources and long-term planning, Glendale can ensure a more sustainable and resilient water supply for its residents and businesses while reducing dependence on increasingly constrained imported water sources. As part of this planning effort, GWP undertook a comprehensive evaluation of all potential water supply options to address future supply gaps and system needs as outlined below:
1. Identification: A broad range of alternative supply projects was brainstormed,
including:
– Groundwater recovery and treatment
– Non-potable reuse (recycled water expansion)
– Indirect Potable Reuse (IPR)
– Direct Potable Reuse (DPR)
– Stormwater capture
– Desalination
– Decentralized treatment”
– REPORT EXCERPT
OUTCOME: TBD
