Agenda packet, first session — Glendale City Council, October 18, 2022

A G E N D A

GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL

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OCTOBER 18, 2022

ROLL CALL

1. CLOSED SESSION
– 1:00 PM ( To Commence at 3:00 PM
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a.

Public Employment – Attorneys

Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation: Significant exposure

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litigation pursuant to paragraph subdivisions (d)(2) and (e)(2) of Section 54956.9:

One (1) potential case
c.

Conference with real property negotiators: Property location – Real property generally located at the terminus of New York Avenue near Park Vista Drive, commonly referred to as “Mountain Oaks.” Negotiating parties: F.E. & M. Inc.

Employee’s Defined Contribution Plan Trust dated July 10, 1984. Agency negotiators attending the closed session are: Roubik Golanian, John Takhtalian, Michael J. Garcia, Gillian van Muyden, Bradley Calvert, Jason Bradford and Onnig Bulanikian. Instructions to the negotiator(s) will concern the price and terms for the acquisition of property
d.

Conference with Legal Counsel - Pending Litigation: F.E. & M. Inc. Employee’s Defined Contribution Plan Trust dated July 10, 1984 v. City of Glendale et al., L.A.S.C. Case No. BS16989

2. REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA
– 6:00 PM
Roll Call
a.

Flag Salute: Mayor Kassakhian
b.

Invocation: Suzie Abajian, City Clerk
c.

Report of City Clerk, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the October 18, 2022 Regular Meeting of the Glendale City Council was Posted on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.

3. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
a.

Agenda Preview for the Meetings of Tuesday, October 25, 2022

City Clerk, re: Minutes of the Special City Council and Regular City Council Meetings of October 11, 2022
b.

Glendale Water and Power, re: Adopt a Motion Approving Participation in the California Arrearage Payment Program (CAPP) 2022, and a Resolution of Appropriation

1. Motion approving participation in the 2022 California Arrearage Payment Program

2. Resolution appropriating $1,528,053.21 received from the State of California for the California Arrearage Payment Program
c.

Public Works, re: Grant Funds for the Carl Moyer Program from the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD)

1. Motion accepting $225,000 in Carl Moyer Infrastructure grant funds from the AQMD to purchase and install three electric bus chargers at the Beeline Bus Maintenance Facility and authorizing the Director of Public Works or his designee to execute the funding contract with the AQMD and any amendments, thereto with AQMD d.

Fire Department, re: Acceptance of grant funds for hazardous brush clearance from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire)

1. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of $184,150 in California Climate Investments Program funds from the CalFire’s Fire Prevention Program for the Fire Reduction and

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Brush Abatement Program, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreements, amendments, payment requests and any other necessary documentation for the acceptance of the funds

2. Resolution appropriating $184,150.00 from CalFire, California Climate Investments Program fund, and an additional $29,850 in matching funds from the Fire Department’s existing General Fund balance
e.

Libraries, Arts, and Culture, re: Library, Arts & Culture, re: Acceptance of Grant Funds for Adult Literacy and ESL Services

1. Motion accepting $54,845 and $83,916 in California Library Literacy Services grant funds from the California State Library to support services and programs for Adult Literacy and English as a Second Language; and authorizing the City Manager or a designee to execute all agreements, amendments, certifications, and documents necessary to accept and implement the funding

2. Resolution appropriating $54,845 from the California State Library Literacy Services program and $83,916 from the California State Library Literacy Services program f.

Community Services and Parks, re: Award of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA-R) funding through the Los Angeles County Emergency Food and Shelter Program for the City’s Elderly Nutrition Program administered by United Way of Greater Los Angeles

1. Motion accepting $85,000 in ARPA-R funding in FY2022-2023 through the Los Angeles County Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) administered by the United Way of Greater Los Angeles for the City’s Elderly Nutrition Program from November 1, 2021 through April 30, 2023, and authorizing the City Manager, or a designee, to execute all agreements, amendments, certifications, and documents necessary to accept and implement the funding

2. Resolution of Appropriation to appropriate $85,000 in ARPA-R funding for Elderly Nutrition Program home delivered meals program

5. CITY COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS

6. COMMUNITY EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS (3-Minutes)

7. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
a.

Community Development, re: Adoption of Extension of Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 5978 Prohibiting Issuance of Entitlement and/or Permits for Hotels in the Downtown Specific Plan Area of the City (Brotman, 09/27/22)

8. ACTION ITEMS
a.

Community Development, re: Project Development Team Formation to Update the Citywide Bicycle Transportation Plan (BTP), the creation of Vision Zero policies, and Development of an Outreach Plan

1. Motion Authorizing staff to form a Project Development Team (PDT) to Update the Citywide Bicycle Transportation Plan and develop Vision Zero policies, and provide direction for developing of a robust outreach plan
b.

Public Works, re: Bicycle Facility alternative options for the La Crescenta Avenue Rehabilitation Project

1. Motion Selecting a Bicycle Facilities Alternative for the La Crescenta Avenue Rehabilitation Project

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City Attorney, re: Findings regarding Approval of Design Review Case No. PDR 2101078 for a three-story, 82-room hotel at 1633 Victory Boulevard

1. Resolution Adopting a Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program

2. Motion Sustaining the Design Review Board's Decision to Approve the Design Review Case and Making Findings in Support Thereof

9. HEARINGS

10. REPORTS - INFORMATION

11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

12. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Discussion is Limited to Items NOT a Part of this Agenda. Each Speaker is Allowed 5 minutes. Council May Question or Respond to The Speaker But There Will be no Debate or Decision. The City Manager May Refer the Matter to the Appropriate Department for Investigation and Report.

13. NEW BUSINESS

14. ADJOURNMENT

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M I N U T E S
SPECIAL MEETING: GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor
Glendale, CA 91206
OCTOBER 11, 2022
The Special Public Meeting of the Glendale City Council convened in the City Hall Council Chambers, in said City, at 3:04 p.m. on the above date, pursuant to a call for such meeting signed by the City Clerk of the City Council, and on file with the City Clerk, a copy of which is as follows:

October 6, 2022
Date
A SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING of the City Council is hereby called to meet at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, in the Council Chamber, 613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor, Glendale, CA 91206 to consider the following item(s) of business, to wit;

1. Glendale Water and Power, re: Renewal Agreement for the Acquisition of Capacity and a Renewal Transmission Service Contract with Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA) for Southern Transmission System (STS) a. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Renewal Agreement for the Acquisition of Capacity in STS; and any ancillary documents, including certificates, letters, and notices to administer and effectuate the implementation of the Agreement
b. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Renewal Transmission Service Contract for STS, and any ancillary documents, including certificates, letters, and notices to administer and effectuate the implementation of the Contract

2. Public Works, re: Slow Streets Program Update
a. Motion authorizing the use of styrene sign material for new slow street sign installations within the roadway, including back-to-back sign mountings and modified placement of slow street signs to allow for truck turns for the Glendale Slow Streets Program
Written Notice of said meeting was given, which Notice consisted of a copy of the foregoing Call, and was served on each Member of the Council not joining in the Call, and upon the in said City not less than 24 hours before the time fixed in said Call for said meeting, as follows:

Upon Elen Asatryan at 5:00 p.m. October 6, 2022 Glendale, CA Upon Dan Brotman at 5:00 p.m. October 6, 2022 Glendale, CA Upon Paula Devine at 5:00 p.m. October 6, 2022 Glendale, CA Upon Ara Najarian at 5:00 p.m. October 6, 2022 Glendale, CA Upon Ardy Kassakhian at 5:00 p.m. October 6, 2022 Glendale, CA Mayor Pro Tem Najarian called the meeting to order at 3:04 p.m.

ROLL CALL
- Absent: Kassakhian
- Report of the City Clerk of the City Council, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the Tuesday, October 11, 2022 Special Public Meeting of the City Council was posted on Thursday, October 6, 2022 on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall. 5 of 108

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2 1. Glendale Water and Power, re: Renewal Agreement for the Acquisition of Capacity and a Renewal Transmission Service Contract with Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA) for Southern Transmission System (STS) Presenting:

Chie Valdez, Integrated Resource Planning Administrator Staff Comment:

Mark Young, General Manager of GWP
Public Comment:

Valentine
a. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Renewal Agreement for the Acquisition of Capacity in STS; and any ancillary documents, including certificates, letters, and notices to administer and effectuate the implementation of the Agreement
Moved: Devine Seconded: Brotman
b. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Renewal Transmission Service Contract for STS, and any ancillary documents, including certificates, letters, and notices to administer and effectuate the implementation of the Contract
Moved: Devine Seconded: Brotman

2. Public Works, re: Slow Streets Program Update
Staff Comments:

Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Yazdan Emrani, Director of PW
Mike Garcia, City Attorney
Presenting:

Pastor Casanova, Principal Traffic Engineer
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Abstain:

Asatryan, Brotman, Devine, Najarian (pro tem)
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Kassakhian
None
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Asatryan, Brotman, Devine, Najarian (pro tem)
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3 a. Motion authorizing the use of styrene sign material for new slow street sign installations within the roadway, including back-to-back sign mountings and modified placement of slow street signs to allow for truck turns for the Glendale Slow Streets Program
Moved: Devine Seconded: Asatryan
ADJOURNMENT – 4:01 p.m.

Moved: Devine Seconded: Brotman
Mayor of the City of Glendale
City Clerk of the City of Glendale
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Abstain:

Asatryan, Brotman, Devine, Najarian (pro tem)
None
Kassakhian
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GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor Glendale, CA 91206
OCTOBER 11, 2022
ROLL CALL – Absent: Kassakhian

1. CLOSED SESSION – 4:02 p.m.
a. Conference with Legal Counsel – Pending Litigation: Glenoaks Canyon Homeowners Association v. City of Glendale, L.A.S.C. Case No. 22STCP0011
b. Conference with Legal Counsel – Pending Litigation: Wawanesa General Insurance, Claim No. 22-0108
c. Public Employment – Attorneys
d. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation: Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: One (1) potential case
e. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation: Significant exposure litigation pursuant to paragraph subdivisions (d)(2) and (e)(2) of Section 54956.9: One (1) potential case
City Attorney Mike Garcia indicated that action is anticipated on items 1b and 1d. Council recessed to Closed Session at 4:03 p.m.

2. REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA – 6:00 PM
Roll Call – Absent: Kassakhian
a. Flag Salute: Mayor Pro Tem Najarian
b. Invocation: Suzie Abajian, City Clerk
c. Report of City Clerk, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the October 11, 2022 Regular Meeting of the Glendale City Council was Posted on Thursday, October 6, 2022, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.

3. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
a. Agenda Preview for the Meetings of Tuesday, October 18, 2022 b. Proclamation regarding National Hispanic Heritage Month Miguel Gonzalez, Francesca Salva and Christine Benitez of Adelante Latinos and company; Jennifer Quiñonez-Skinner and Anita Quiñonez-Gabrielian of Glendale Latino Association and company

4. CONSENT ITEMS (Including Minutes)
The following are Routine and May be Acted Upon by One Motion. Any Member of Council or the Audience Requesting Separate Consideration May do so by Making Such Request Before Motion is Proposed.
a. City Clerk, re: Minutes of the Regular City Council, Special City Council, and Joint City Council and Housing Authority Meetings of September 27, 2022 Moved: Brotman Seconded: Devine
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Asatryan, Brotman, Devine, Najarian (pro tem)
None
Kassakhian
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Asatryan, Brotman, Devine, Najarian (pro tem)
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Kassakhian
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b. Community Services and Parks, re: Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds from the State of California, Employment Development Department (EDD) for the Glendale Youth Alliance and the City of Burbank

1. Motion Accepting Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds from the State of California, Employment Development Department in the amount of $741,131 from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 to enable the Verdugo Workforce Development Board to distribute those funds to the Glendale Youth Alliance and the City of Burbank; Approving the award of WIOA grant funds to the Glendale Youth Alliance in the amount of $605,631 from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 and the City of Burbank in the amount of $135,500 from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 as approved and recommended by the Verdugo Workforce Development Board; and Authorizing the City Manager, or a designee, to execute all agreements, certifications, and documents necessary to accept and implement the funding
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Devine
c. Community Services and Parks, re: Youth@Work funds from the Los Angeles County, Department of Economic Opportunity for the Glendale Youth Alliance

1. Motion Accepting Youth@Work funds from the Los Angeles County, Department of Economic Opportunity in the amount of $268,800, from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 to enable the Verdugo Workforce Development Board to distribute those funds to the Glendale Youth Alliance; Approving the award of Youth@Work grant funds to the Glendale Youth Alliance in the amount of $244,608 from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, as approved and recommended by the Verdugo Workforce Development Board; and Authorizing the City Manager, or a designee, to execute all agreements, certifications, and documents necessary to accept and implement the funding
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Devine
d. Community Development, re: Plan Check, Inspection and Permit Technician Service Contract Amendments

1. Motion authorizing an amendment to increase the not-to-exceed amount for contract C106829A with JAS Pacific from $650,000 to $780,000 over the duration of the contract
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Devine
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3 5. CITY COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS
Councilmember Devine attended the Community Connection & Clean-up, the 17th annual Walk of Life for the Armenian Bone Marrow Registry, GPD’s Faith in Blue, the Philippine History Month celebration, and the YWCA Racial Justice event. She thanked everyone involved for making these events a success. Devine asked staff to provide a report on in-home businesses and the traffic situation along Glenoaks and Carmel. City Manager Roubik Golanian indicated that Public Works Director Yazdan Emrani is aware of the traffic and safety situation and has directed staff to look into how the city can improve traffic and pedestrian safety around the Glenoaks Elementary area. Emrani provided his comments and indicated that staff will provide a report in a few weeks.

Councilmember Asatryan noted that in addition to the events noted by Councilmember Devine she attended Imagine Theatre’s Gala along with Councilmember Brotman. The Imagine Theatre, based in Glendale, introduces young people to live theater and coordinates with the school district. She invited the public to their next production “Warrior Queen: Anahit the Brave”. Asatryan invited the public to attend the Artsakh Paseo's Concert Series held every Saturday at 5pm. Asatryan noted that she has been made aware that health insurance rates for city employees have significantly increased and we need to take action to help relieve the unexpected financial burden placed along with the inflation. Provided that the current agreement with the city’s broker who secured the rates expires 2024, Asatryan commented that she would like to re-release an RFP and asked staff to come back with a report and an RFP to obtain a new broker who may get better rates. Brotman seconded. Golanian provided his comments and indicated that staff will provide a report and an RFP as soon as possible.

Councilmember Brotman asked staff to provide a report on housing related bills such as AB- 2097, AB-2011 and SB-379. Golanian indicated that staff will bring a report to council.

Mayor Pro Tem Najarian announced that Metro opened the new K line light rail which will travel from downtown LA to LAX Airport. He accepted two awards on behalf of LA Metro and Metrolink on sustainability from the American Public Transportation Association.

Director of Community Development Bradley Calvert announced the return of Glendale Tech Week from October 15-20.

6. COMMUNITY EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS (3-Minutes)
Malcolm Johnson
Anne Gavey
Stephen Meek
Tony Passarella
Najarian asked staff to provide a report on having a memorial exhibit for soldiers that have died in the war in Armenia. Devine seconded.
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7. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
a. Community Development, re: Adoption of Extension of Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 5978 Prohibiting Issuance of Entitlement and/or Permits for Hotels in the Downtown Specific Plan Area of the City (Brotman, 09/27/22) Staff Comments:

Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Bradley Calvert, Director of Community Development
Mike Garcia, City Attorney
Motion to continue the item to next week’s meeting without further notice Moved: Brotman Seconded: Asatryan
Devine left the Chambers at 7:00 p.m.

8. ACTION ITEMS
a. Human Resources, re: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the City of Glendale and Glendale Management Association (GMA) on Behalf of Police Sworn Managers and Resolutions Addressing the Terms and Conditions of Said MOU, and Classification and Compensation of Affected City Employees Presenting:

Paula Adams, Chief Human Resources Officer

1. Resolution 22-147 approving and adopting the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Glendale and Glendale Management Association (GMA) - Police Sworn Managers commencing July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024 Moved: Brotman Seconded: Asatryan

2. Resolution 22-148 providing for the establishment of classification titles and compensation for employees covered by the Glendale Management Association Memorandum of Understanding and GMA-Exempt Classifications Moved: Brotman Seconded: Asatryan
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None
Devine, Kassakhian
None
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Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Asatryan, Brotman, Najarian (pro tem)
None
Devine, Kassakhian
None
Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Asatryan, Brotman, Najarian (pro tem)
None
Devine, Kassakhian
None
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Absent:

Abstain:

3. Resolution 22-149 of Appropriation in the sum of $125,655 to provide funding for the MOU agreement between the City and Glendale Management Association (GMA) - Police Sworn Managers for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Asatryan
b. City Treasurer, re: City of Glendale Investment Policy Presenting:

Araz Khodabakhshi, Investment Svcs Oper Spec
Staff Comment:

Rafi Manoukian, City Treasurer

1. Resolution 22-144 adopting the City Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
c. City Treasurer, re: City Treasurer’s Annual Review of the City Portfolio

1. Motion accepting Report for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2022 Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
d. Glendale Water and Power, re: Grayson Power Plant (GPP) Unit 9 Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS) Replacement Project Presenting:

Rostamik Chetin, Mechanical Engineer II

1. Resolution 22-145 authorizing an alternative procurement method, dispensing with competitive bidding and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute a design-build contract with Cemtek Environmental Inc. dba CEMTEK KVB-Enertec (CEMTEK) for the GPP Unit 9 CEMS Replacement Project in an amount not to exceed $530,000
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Devine, Kassakhian
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Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman

2. Resolution 22-146 of Appropriation
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
e. Management Services, re: Report Regarding Potential Ban on Gas-Powered Lawn and Landscaping Equipment
Presenting:

Elizabeth Harris, Administrative Associate
Staff Comments:

Roubik Golanian, City Manager
John Takhtalian, Deputy City Manager
Mike Garcia, City Attorney
Public Comments:

Catherine Jurca
Joanna Pringle
Stephen Meek
Rick Stern
Paul Berolzheimer
Jackie Echo
Monica Campagna
Edwin

1. Motion to Note and File report of a ban on gas-powered lawn and landscaping equipment
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Asatryan

2. Motion providing direction regarding next steps on Consideration of ban on gas- powered lawn and landscaping equipment
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Mayor of the City of Glendale
Asatryan, Brotman, Najarian (pro tem)
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Devine, Kassakhian
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f. City Attorney, re: Findings regarding Approval of Design Review Case No.

PDR 2101078 for a three-story, 82-room hotel at 1633 Victory Boulevard

1. Resolution Adopting a Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program

2. Motion Sustaining the Design Review Board's Decision to Approve the Design Review Case and Making Findings in Support Thereof
Motion to move item for October 18, 2022 Council Meeting without further notice Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman

9. HEARINGS

10. REPORTS - INFORMATION

11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

13. NEW BUSINESS
a. Motion to approve the Claim for Damages of Wawanesa General Insurance, as subrogee of Razmik Alchian, for property damages, for the total sum of $12,500 Moved: Brotman Seconded: Asatryan
b. Motion authorized to initiate a legal action in Los Angeles Superior Court. The name(s) of the defendant(s) and other particulars shall be disclosable upon the filing and service of said action upon the cross-defendant. The City Attorney is further authorized to incur any and all expenses necessary in connection with said matter.

Moved: Brotman Seconded: Asatryan

14. ADJOURNMENT – 8:27 p.m.

Moved: Brotman Seconded: Asatryan
City Clerk of the City of Glendale
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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Adopt a Motion Approving Participation in the California Arrearage Payment Program (CAPP) 2022, and a Resolution of Appropriation. 1) Motion approving participation in the 2022 California Arrearage Payment Program.
2) Resolution appropriating $1,528,053.21 received from the State of California for the California Arrearage Payment Program.

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Calendar
Approved for October 18, 2022 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The State of California has appropriated an additional $1.2 billion in State General Fund dollars to support the establishment of the 2022 California Arrearage Payment Program ("2022 CAPP") to address electric customer arrears accrued during the pandemic. The 2022 CAPP will provide relief in the form of bill credits to active residential electric customers only who had accrued energy debt during the COVID-19 pandemic bill relief period of March 4, 2020 to December 31, 2021. Utility customers do not need to apply individually to receive assistance, and there is no income qualification for either program. GWP will apply assistance directly to customers’ electric bills. Based on qualified electric arrearages as of September 13, 2022, GWP requested $1,528,053.21 in CAPP 2022 funding. By law, GWP will be required to disperse funds received based on customer priorities set by the State.

COUNCIL PRIORITIES
N/A

RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to accept State funding via the California Arrearage Payment Program (CAPP) to provide utility bill credit for electric customers, and to adopt a Resolution of Appropriation in the amount of $1,528,053.21 for the 2022 California Arrearage Payment Program.

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BACKGROUND
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of Californians fell behind on payment of their electric, water, and wastewater utility bills. In Glendale, total pandemic-related customer arrears of more than 60 days for electric, water and sewer accounts as of June 15, 2021 were over $6.2 million and affected approximately 1,105 water, 6,128 electric and 5,852 sewer customers.

The State of California, using funds provided by the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ("ARPA"), created two programs offering direct financial assistance to electric and water utilities in order to address customer arrears accrued during the pandemic.

In 2021, the State appropriated $993.5 million to establish the California Arrearage Payment Program ("CAPP") for electric service and $985 million to create the California Water and Wastewater Arrearage Payment Program ("CWWAPP"). Through 2021 CAPP and the 2021 CWWAPP, the City of Glendale received funding for electric, water, and wastewater customers. Below is the breakdown of funds received from CAPP and CWWAPP Programs:

CAPP - Electric: Total number of customers who received CAPP benefits was 6,128 and only $4,995,041 of the CAPP funding was applied out of $5,199,473.

The remaining balance of $204,432 was refunded back to the State of California per CAPP guidelines.

CWWAPP - Water: Total number of customers who received CAPP benefits was 1,105 and only $785,584 of the CWWAPP funding was applied out of $950,268.

The remaining balance of $164,684 was refunded back to the State Water Resources Control Board per CWWAPP guidelines.

CWWAPP - Wastewater: Total number of customers who received CAPP benefits was 5,852 and only $473,892.09 of the CWWAPP funding was applied out of $517,269.86. The remaining balance of $43,377.77 was refunded back to the State Water Resources Control Board per CWWAPP guidelines.

In 2022, the State appropriated an additional $1.2 billion in State General Fund dollars to support the adoption of 2022 CAPP to help address the ongoing financial impacts of COVID-19 pandemic on Californians. The California Department of Community Services and Development ("CSD") is again administering the CAPP program. This program is designed to provide utility financial assistance for active residential customer accounts with unpaid balances that are at least 60 days past due for services provided from March 4, 2020 to December 31, 2021. This relief period was extended from the previous 2021 CAPP to assist more customers due to delinquent balances originated from COVID-19 pandemic.

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customers who are currently enrolled in payment plans with GWP are encouraged to continue making payments under the terms of the agreement. As part of the program participation requirements, GWP will not impose late fees or penalties and will not be disconnecting service on past due accounts for only qualifying active residential customers while the 2022 CAPP program is being implemented.

GWP has completed and submitted its initial application of electric arrearages during this new relief period (March 4, 2020 to December 31, 2021). Based on qualified electric arrearages as of September 13, 2022, GWP requested 2022 CAPP funding in the amount of $1,528,053.21. By law, GWP will be required to disperse funds received based on customer priorities set by the State. The State is expected begin disbursing funds during the first half of calendar year 2023.

ANALYSIS
2022 CAPP
Based on qualified electric arrearages as of March 4, 2020, GWP requested CAPP funding in the amount of $1,528,053.21. GWP will be required to disperse funds received based on customer priority set by the State as described below at the time GWP received the funding. Importantly, residential customers must be active at the time an Energy Utility submits its 2022 CAPP Application. 2022 CAPP only has two priority groups:

1. Active residential customers with past due bills and who, absent 2022 CAPP assistance or other protection or additional assistance provided by the Utility Applicant, might be subject to service disconnection due to nonpayment of balances incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic bill relief period.

2. Active residential customers with past due bills incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic bill relief period.

Based on the above guidelines and our initial CAPP request, the following table summarizes the initial estimate of how CAPP benefits would be applied:
2022 CAPP Customer Priority Number of
Customers
Total Qualified
Arrearages -
December 31, 2021
Grant Funding
to be received
and applied
% Arrearage
Benefit per
Customer
1 Active Residential customers
with past due balances who are
at risk of disconnection due to
non-payment
3,021 $1,528,053.21 $1,528,053.21 100%
2 Active residential customers
with past due bills incurred
during the COVID-19 pandemic
bill relief period*
0 $0.00 $0.00 100%
Total 3,021 $1,528,053.21 $1,528,053.21
*The CAPP 2.0 program covers arrearages between March 4, 2020- December 31, 2021 - The customers that qualify for this program are all at risk of disconnection.
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It must be noted that grant funds received will cover past due amounts that remain unpaid on customer accounts at the time GWP applied for the CAPP funding.

Payments made by customers subsequent to GWP’s initial 2022 CAPP request will not reduce the amount of assistance credit applied to individual customer accounts. As such, the final distribution of CAPP funds described above is not expected to change unless the customer moves out of the City.

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
Our customers will be notified via a letter, there will be a line item on their bill, and more information will be available on our website.

FISCAL IMPACT
GWP is in the process of applying for 2022 CAPP grant of $1,528,053.21 to assist GWP electric customers with outstanding past due electric bills. The grant funds will be applied as bill credits directly to customer bills. As the amount was not included as a part of the FY 2022-23 approved budget, staff is requesting for an appropriation of $1,528,053.21 from Federal Grant Revenue. The appropriation request is outlined below:

Requesting Appropriation
Amount From (Account
String)
To (Account String) Funding Source
$1,375,256.51 GL: 31240-5820-
GWP-0020-
GL: 43113-5820-
GWP-0020
PL: GWP00928AG
Federal Grant
Revenue
$152,796.70 GL: 31240-5820-
GWP-0020-
GL: 43114-5820-
GWP-0020
PL: GWP00928AG
Federal Grant
Revenue

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This item is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). It is not a project as defined by CEQA and there is no reasonable likelihood that compliance with AB 361 will result in any significant impacts to the environment.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
This item is exempt from campaign disclosure requirements.

ALTERNATIVES
Alternative 1: Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to accept State funding via the 2022 California Arrearage Payment Program (CAPP) to provide utility bill credit for electric customers, and appropriate funding in the amount of $1,528,053.21 for CAPP electric bill relief.

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Alternative 3: Consider any other alternative not proposed by staff.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Prepared by:

Craig Kuennen, Assistant General Manager - Business Services Leo Zalyan, Administrative Analyst - Utility Legislative Affairs Approved by:

Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager

EXHIBITS / ATTACHMENTS
None.
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M O T I O N
Moved by Council Member ____________________________, seconded by Council Member ___________________________, that the City Council does hereby authorize the City of Glendale’s participation in the State of California 2022 California Arrearage Payment Program and the City of Glendale’s receipt of a CAPP 2022 grant in the amount of $1,528,053.21, or such other amount of CAPP 2022 Program funding as may be awarded to the City of Glendale. The City Manager, or his designee, is authorized to execute program participation agreements or amendments as may be required for the City of Glendale’s participation in the CAPP 2022 Program, provided that the form of such agreements and amendments shall be subject to the approval of the City Attorney. The City Council does hereby authorize each of the City Manager, the General Manager of Glendale Water & Power, the Director of Finance, the City Treasurer, or their respective designees, to take all actions necessary, required, or advisable to implement, administer, fund, and carry out Glendale’s responsibilities under the CAPP 2022 Program.

Vote as follows:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain
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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Grant Funds for the Carl Moyer Program from the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD).

1.Motion accepting $225,000 in Carl Moyer Infrastructure grant funds from the AQMD to purchase and install three electric bus chargers at the Beeline Bus Maintenance Facility and authorizing the Director of Public Works or his designee to execute the funding contract with the AQMD and any amendments, thereto with AQMD.

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Calendar
Approved for October 18, 2022 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Accept the AQMD Carl Moyer grant award of $225,000 to install three bus chargers and associated equipment to power five battery-electric buses. 23 of 108

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COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Environmental Stewardship and Infrastructure: The conversion of the Beeline fleet to electric buses including electrification infrastructure will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and continue the safe, efficient, and reliable transportation services.

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the attached Motion accepting the AQMD’s Carl Moyer grant award of $225,000 for the electrification of the Beeline transit fleet and associated projects, and adopt the attached resolutions to authorize the Director of Public Works or a designee to execute the funding contract.

BACKGROUND
The Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program (Carl Moyer Program) provides grant funding for cleaner-than-required engines, equipment, and other sources of air pollution. The Carl Moyer Program is a partnership between the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and California’s local air districts. The South Coast AQMD administers the Carl Moyer Program in the local region. In March 2021, the AQMD released the Carl Moyer Program applications. The Department of Public Works submitted a grant application for three electric bus chargers, installation, and project management with partner BP Pulse Fleet (formally Amply Power). The chargers will power the five battery-electric buses approved by City Council on January 25, 2022.

ANALYSIS
On January 7, 2022, AQMD awarded the City of Glendale $225,000 in Carl Moyer grant funds to purchase the three bus chargers. An additional $197,883 in Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) grant funds and a $27,117 local match for the LCTOP grant will be used to fund the total project of $450,000.

Installing heavy duty vehicle chargers at the Glendale Beeline Maintenance Facility is an important step towards transitioning the entire transit fleet to all-electric zero emission. Zero emission vehicles contribute no pollutants, particular matter, carbon and other greenhouse gases to the atmosphere and don’t contribute to harmful climate change.

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
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FISCAL IMPACT
The new bus chargers will cost $450,000, which was approved as a part of the FY 2022-23 budget. No new appropriation is being requested at this time. The City Council approved funding is outlined below:

Existing Appropriation
Amount Account String Funding Source
$197,883 GL: 51250-2160-PWD-0020-P0000
PL: PWD00531AG
Miscellaneous Grant Fund,
State Grant
$27,117 GL: 51000-2540-PWD-0020-P0000
PL: PWD00531BN
Measure R Local Return
Fund
$225,000 GL: 51250-2160-PWD-0020-P0000
PL: PWD00531CG
Miscellaneous Grant Fund,
Local Grant

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
The installation of bus chargers is exempt from CEQA requirements.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
This item is exempt from campaign disclosure requirements.

ALTERNATIVES
Alternative 1: Elect to approve the Motion accepting the Carl Moyer grant funds of $225,000 and authorizing the Director of Public Works or his designee, to execute the funding agreement and any amendments with AQMD.

Alternative 2: Elect not to accept the Carl Moyer grant funding for the three bus chargers.

Alternative 3: Consider any other alternative not proposed by staff.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Prepared by:

Marth D’Andrea, Transit Manager
Reviewed by:

Yazdan T. Emrani, Director of Public Works
Approved by:

Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
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MOTION
Moved by Council Member , seconded
by Council Member , that the
Council of the City of Glendale hereby approves the acceptance of grant funds in the amount of $225,000 from the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) for the 2022 Carl Moyer Program to purchase and install three electric bus chargers at the Beeline Bus Maintenance facility and authorizing the Director of Public Works or his designee to execute the funding contract with the AQMD and any amendments, thereto with AQMD.

Votes as follows:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

City Clerk
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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Acceptance of grant funds for hazardous brush clearance from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire)

1. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of $184,150 in California Climate Investments Program funds from the CalFire’s Fire Prevention Program for the Fire Reduction and Brush Abatement Program, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreements, amendments, payment requests and any other necessary documentation for the acceptance of the funds.

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Calendar
Approved for October 18, 2022 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Glendale Fire Department Vegetation Management Program within the Fire Prevention Bureau manages the removal of hazardous vegetation on City owned property within 100 feet of residential structures.

This grant funding of $184,150 from the CalFire California Climate Investment Program Fund and $29,850 in matching funds for a total of $214,000 will allow the City to conduct additional brush clearance on City owned property. The affected area consists of approximately 120 acres of hazardous vegetation between homes and the wildland urban interface at the base of the Verdugo Mountains.
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COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Safe and Healthy Community: Removing hazardous vegetation that present a potential fire hazard near a structure will allow the City to be more prepared to prevent a destructive wildfire.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council:

1. Approve a resolution accepting $184,150 in California Climate Investments Program funds from the CalFire’s Fire Prevention Program for the Fire Reduction and Brush Abatement Program, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreements, amendments, payment requests and any other necessary documentation for the acceptance of the funds.

2. Approve a resolution appropriating $184,150.00 from CalFire, California Climate Investments Program fund, and an additional $29,850 in matching funds from the Fire Department’s existing General Fund balance.

BACKGROUND
CalFire’s California Climate Investments Wildfire Prevention Grants Program provides funding for fire prevention projects and activities in and near fire threatened communities that focus on increasing the protection of people, structures, and communities. Funded activities include hazardous fuels reduction, wildfire prevention planning, and wildfire prevention education with an emphasis on improving public health and safety while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

The Glendale Fire Department applied for a grant focusing on hazardous fuels reduction for approximately 120 acres of brush area between homes and the wildland urban interface at the base of the Verdugo Mountains. This area is of importance because of the close proximity of the homes in this community to the hazardous fuels. Mitigation efforts associated with the scope of this grant will also remove the hazardous vegetation that, if ignited, could threaten the City’s Brand Library, historic structures, and radio and communication towers at the top of the Verdugo Mountains.

The project influence zone encompasses portions of 6 communities in the City of Glendale, including Grandview, El Miradero, Glenwood, Verdugo Viejo, Brockmont, and Verdugo Woodlands communities.

ANALYSIS
The grant provides funds for a fire reduction/brush abatement project to reduce hazardous fuels on City owned property within the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone of the City of Glendale. Through the use of mechanical and natural means, the hazardous vegetation will be removed near fire threatened communities and will focus on increasing the protection of people, structures and communities.

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with hand tools to physically remove hazardous vegetation and later mulch the vegetation to use as ground cover. The second tier will be to purchase a chipper that can be used over many years to assist the community with removal of hazardous vegetation from around their homes and chip the vegetation into mulch, which could then be repurposed as mulch. The third tier will consist of the use of goats to naturally remove vegetation in areas that are too difficult for the crews to reach.

Project Outcomes:
•Reduce the risk of structure ignition during a wildfire by removing or reducing hazardous vegetation on City owned properties that is within 100 feet of a structure.
•Cut tall grass and weeds, thin dense brush and trees, trim off lower branches on large trees, and remove all dead vegetation.
•Reduce hazardous vegetation in the cities more rural areas through the use of goats.
•Reduce Greenhouse gases by eliminating woody vegetation and cover soil with mulch.
•Educate the community thorough public outreach.

Grant Component: Grant Funds: Matching Funds:
•Fuel Reduction/Abatement $119,000 $21,000
•Goats $20,400 $3,600
•CEQA $15,000 $0
•Wood Chipper $29,750 $5,250
The wood chipper will be used initially during the first tier of the fuel reduction and abatement process, allowing the chipped vegetation to be applied to the project area in order to help prevent erosion and reduce greenhouse gases. Long term plans for the wood chipper include the Fire Department partnering with the Public Works Department’s Forestry section and the Community Services and Parks Department for shared use, storage and maintenance of the wood chipper. The new wood chipper would be included into the normal rotation with Public Works’ two wood chippers currently in use. This third wood chipper would ensure their chipping operations can be maintained without interruption when a wood chipper is taken out of service for maintenance or repair, and ensure a wood chipper is available for emergencies and community wood chipping/brush clearance events the Fire Department will be hosting during the year.

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
The stakeholders include the owners of the properties located within the communities of Grandview, El Miradero, Glenwood, Verdugo Viejo, Brockmont, and Verdugo Woodlands.

Information on the grant funds can be included in the annual brush clearance letter the Glendale Fire Department mails to the property owners at the beginning of the brush clearance season (May).

FISCAL IMPACT
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The Fuel Reduction and Abatement Project will cost $214,000. The Fire Department budget will absorb the matching funds requirement of $29,850 for this grant during the current fiscal year by requesting to transfer existing General Fund budget to the Fire Grant Fund. However, the grant award amount of $184,150 was not approved as a part of the FY 2022-23 budget, therefore staff is requesting an appropriation of $184,150 from State Grant revenue. The appropriation requests are outlined below:

Requesting Appropriation
Amount From (Account String) To (Account String) Funding Source
$24,600 GL: 43110-1010-GFD-4003 GL: 43110-2650-GFD-0020- PL: GFD00934BN
Transfer from
General Fund
$5,250 GL: 43110-1010-GFD-4003 GL: 45150-2650-GFD-0020- PL: GFD00934BN
Transfer from
General Fund
$154,400 GL: 32610-2650-GFD-0020-
PL: GFD00934AG
GL: 43110-2650-GFD-0020-
PL: GFD00934AG
State Grant
$29,750 GL: 32610-2650-GFD-0020-
PL: GFD00934AG
GL: 45150-2650-GFD-0020-
PL: GFD00934AG
State Grant

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
CEQA exempts specific actions necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency. Pub Res C §21080(b)(4); 14 Cal Code Regs §15269(c), which includes a sudden, unexpected occurrence, involving a clear and imminent danger, demanding immediate action to prevent or mitigate loss of, or damage to, life, health, property, or essential public services. Here, the grant provides funds for a fire reduction/brush abatement project to reduce hazardous fuels on City owned property within the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone of the City of Glendale.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
This item is exempt from campaign disclosure requirements.

ALTERNATIVES
Alternative 1: Approve the resolution accepting the grant funds and the resolution of appropriation for the acceptance of the grant.

Alternative 2: Decline to approve the resolutions and forfeit the grant funding.

Alternative 3: City Council may consider any other alternative not proposed by staff.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Prepared by:

Foster McLean, Fire Marshal
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Approved by:

Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
None.
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4 RESOLUTION NO. _________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE,

STATE OF CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT

FUNDS FOR CALFIRE CALIFORNIA CLIMATE INVESTMENT FIRE

PREVENTION GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of California in cooperation with the California State Legislature has enacted State of California Climate Investment Grant Program, which provides funds to the State of California and its political subdivisions for fire prevention programs; and
WHEREAS, the State Department of Forestry and Fire Protection has been delegated the responsibility for the administration of the program within the state, setting up necessary procedures governing application by local agencies, nonprofit organizations, and others under the program; and
WHEREAS, the applicant will enter into an agreement with the State of California to carry out fire prevention project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE:

SECTION 1. Has approved the filing of an application for California Climate Investment Fire Prevention Grant Program.

SECTION 2. Certifies that said applicant has or will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project; and,
SECTION 3. Certifies that funds under the jurisdiction of City Council of the City of Glendale are available to begin the project.

SECTION 4. Certifies that said applicant will expand grant funds prior to October 31, 2026.

SECTION 5. Appoints the City Manager or a designee, to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project.

SECTION 6. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council, and the City Clerk shall certify the vote adopting this resolution.

Adopted this _______ day of __________________________, 2022. ____________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
City Clerk
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I, SUZIE ABAJIAN, City Clerk of the City of Glendale, certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Glendale, California, at a regular meeting held on the ___________ day of _________________, 2022, and that same was adopted by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Library, Arts & Culture, re: Acceptance of Grant Funds for Adult Literacy and ESL Services

2. Resolution appropriating $54,845 from the California State Library Literacy Services program and $83,916 from the California State Library Literacy Services program.

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Calendar
Approved for October 18, 2022 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Adult Literacy and English as a Second Language grants will allow Glendale Library, Arts & Culture (LAC) to maintain and expand its current Adult Literacy and English as a Second Language (ESL) services and programs for the grant period of July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.

COUNCIL PRIORITIES
N/A

RECOMMENDATION
Glendale Library, Arts & Culture recommends that the City Council approve the (1) Motion accepting $54,845 and $83,916 in California Library Literacy Services grant funds from the California State Library to support services and programs for Adult Literacy and English as a Second Language, (2) Resolution appropriating $54,845 from the California State Library Literacy Services Program and $83,916 from the California State Library Literacy Services program.

BACKGROUND
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The California state budget funds the California Library Literacy Services (CLLS) program on an annual basis and Glendale Library, Arts & Culture (LAC) receives these funds from California State Library (CSL). In the past, these funds were restricted for use to support literacy services for adults who were already proficient in English, despite a greater need for ESL support in Glendale and statewide.

In FY 2021-22, the California state budget added one-time California Library Literacy Services (CLLS) funding of $15 million for English as Second Language (ESL) Services. The California State Library will allocate this ESL funding to libraries statewide over a five-year period.

In FY21-22 LAC received a Literacy Services grant for $58,488 and an ESL Services grant for $32,050. For FY22-23, LAC has received two grant awards again, one for Adult Literacy for $54,845 and one for ESL services for $83,916.

ANALYSIS
According to estimates released in 2020 by the National Center for Education Statistics, 28% of Californians and 34% of Los Angeles County residents have a literacy proficiency level that is at or below Level 1, which includes a range of skills from functional illiteracy to difficulties comprehending print material. 1 Low adult literacy negatively impacts every area of a person’s life, including economic, health and social outcomes, For Adult Literacy services, LAC will offer English skills conversation classes for small groups, one-on-one tutoring sessions for qualifying learners, and a Conversation Club for intermediate to advanced English speakers.

Support and services for English language learners are in demand in Glendale, where

52.4% of community members are born outside of the United States. 2 56.7% of immigrants in Glendale over 5 years old speak English less than “very well,” an estimated 59,000 people. Of Glendale households classified as “limited English Speaking,” 12.2% speak Spanish, 71.9% speak other Indo-European languages, primarily Armenian, and

13.0% speak Asian and Pacific Island languages, primarily Korean. 3 Due to the need in our community, multiple other organizations offer high-quality Literacy and ESL support already, including Glendale Community College (GCC), GlendaleLEARNS, and the International Rescue Committee. This grant will enable LAC to continue to offer different services than those currently available and extend offerings to community members who may need more scheduling flexibility and different instructional strategies. LAC will offer ESL small group conversation classes at three locations, one-on-one tutoring, ESL technology assistance by appointment, and at least one community building event to provide social support for learners.
1 U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates: Selected Characteristics of the Native & Foreign-Born Populations. https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=immigrants%20glendale,%20ca%202020&tid=ACSST5Y2020.S0501 2 U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates: Limited English Speaking Households. https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=Glendale%20city,%20California&t=Language%20Spoken%20at%20Home&tid=ACSST5Y20

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The two grant awards, Adult Literacy and ESL, will fund both efforts and will support staff time, materials and supplies, and an online system for scheduling and data tracking.

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
LAC has long-standing literacy partnerships with GCC, Verdugo Jobs Center and GlendaleLEARNS, and plan to continue these relationships in FY22-23. LAC will be continuing to deepen partnerships with the Glendale Chamber of Commerce (to engage businesses who have employees who wish to learn or improve their English language skills), and California State University, Los Angeles College of Education (providing opportunities for graduate students who are looking to gain teaching and career experience).

FISCAL IMPACT
The Adult Literacy grant will cost $54,845 and the English as a Second Language grant will cost $83,916, which were not included as a part of the FY 2022-23 budget.

Therefore, staff is requesting for an appropriation of $138,761 from State Grant Revenue. The appropriation request is outlined below:

Requesting Appropriation
Amount From (Account
String)
To (Account String) Funding Source
$39,490 GL:
32610-2750-LAC-0020
-P0000

GL:
41100-2750-LAC-0020
-P0000
PL: LAC00930AG
State Grant Revenue
$15,355 GL: 32610-2750-
LAC-0020-P0000

GL:
45350-2750-LAC-0020
-P0000
PL: LAC00930AG
State Grant Revenue
$68,916 GL:
32610-2750-LAC-0020
-P0000

GL:
41100-2750-LAC-0020
-P0000
PL: LAC00924AG
State Grant Revenue
$15,000 GL: 32610-2750-
LAC-0020-P0000

GL:
45350-2750-LAC-0020
-P0000
PL: LAC00924AG
State Grant Revenue

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
Because no possibility exists that the activity in question (Adult Literacy grant and ESL Services grants) may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA review under the common sense exemption set forth in 14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3).
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CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
This item is exempt from campaign disclosure requirements.

ALTERNATIVES
Alternative 1: The City Council may adopt:

•Motion accepting $54,845 and $83,916 in California Library Literacy Services grant funds from the California State Library to support services and programs for Adult Literacy and English as a Second Language; and authorizing the City Manager or a designee to execute all agreements, amendments, certifications, and documents necessary to accept and implement the funding

•Resolution appropriating $54,845 from the California State Library Literacy Services Program and $83,916 from the California State Library Literacy Services Program.

Alternative 2: The City Council may decline to adopt a Motion and Resolution of Appropriation and, thus, forfeit the grant funding.

Alternative 3: The City Council may consider any other alternative not proposed by staff.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Prepared by:

Kristina Gerber, Library, Arts & Culture Administrative Manager Nicole Pasini, Assistant Director Library, Arts & Culture Approved by:

Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
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CC_10182022_Motion_4E1.pdf
MOTION
Moved by Council Member _____________________________, seconded by Council Member _________________________, that the City Council of the City of Glendale accept $54,845 and $83,916 in California Library Literacy Services grant funds from the California State Library to support services and programs for Adult Literacy and English as a Second Language; and authorize the City Manager or a designee to execute all agreements, amendments, certifications, and documents necessary to accept and implement the funding.

Vote as follows:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Award of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA-R) funding through the Los Angeles County Emergency Food and Shelter Program for the City’s Elderly Nutrition Program administered by United Way of Greater Los Angeles.

2. Resolution of Appropriation to appropriate $85,000 in ARPA-R funding for Elderly Nutrition Program home delivered meals program.

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Calendar
Approved for October 18, 2022 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Community Services & Parks Department was awarded $85,000 in American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA-R) grant funding through the Los Angeles County Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) administered by the United Way of Greater Los Angeles to enable the City to provide home delivered meals program services from November 1, 2021 through April 30, 2023.

Staff is requesting to appropriate the $85,000 towards contractual services for meal, staffing, and general supplies costs associated with the program.

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RECOMMENDATION

1. Accept ARPA-R funding in FY2022-2023 in the amount of $85,000 through the Los Angeles County Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) administered by the United Way of Greater Los Angeles for the City’s Elderly Nutrition Program from November 1, 2021 through April 30, 2023, and authorize the City Manager, or a designee, to execute all agreements, amendments, certifications, and documents necessary to accept and implement the funding.

2. Appropriate $85,000 in ARPA-R funding for Elderly Nutrition Program home delivered meals program.

BACKGROUND
Since 1979, the Community Services & Parks (CSP) Department has been providing meal service to seniors 60 years and older in the Greater Glendale area with grant funding administered from County of Los Angeles Aging and Disabilities Department (AD) through the federal Older Americans Act. The Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP) provides an important opportunity for social contact and is the only meal many seniors receive in a day.

ENP is currently funded by LA County AD through the federal Older Americans Act through a noncompetitive process where the City entered into a subaward agreement for a one-year term, commencing July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, with three additional options to renew annually for an anticipated total subaward term of four years. The program is currently in year three of the four year subaward term for FY2022-2023. The ENP program is also allocated with additional funding from Federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) available for FY2022-2023 from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.

In May 2022, the City applied for and was successful in being awarded supplemental funding for the ENP program through the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) administered by United Way of Greater Los Angeles for pandemic mass feeding. EFSP was created in 1983 to supplement and expand the work of local social service agencies, to help people with economic emergencies. The ARPA-R funds are used to provide economic assistance in the long term, even if the current circumstances may have been impacted by an earlier disaster occurrence. The ARPA-R funding is open to all organizations helping hungry and homeless people, and are used to supplement feeding, sheltering (including transitional sheltering) and rent/mortgage and utility assistance efforts.

The City’s ENP program is operated through the Senior Services Unit which provides comprehensive, long-term services that include: Congregate Meals (C-1), Home Delivered Meals (C-2), Emergency Meals, Telephone Reassurance and Supportive Services. The primary goal of these services is to assist the elderly in maintaining their independence and live in their own home.
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Currently, the Home Delivered Meals program clients participate in the program due to physical and/or medical reasons which make them homebound, and their status is substantiated by a doctor’s order before beginning program services. Program services include a weekly delivery of seven frozen meals that include bread, fruit, milk and dessert.

The Emergency Meals Program is part of the Home Delivered Meals program and provides three days’ worth of shelf stable meals to all unduplicated clients enrolled in the program. Telephone Reassurance Program is also a part of the Home Delivered Meals program, which ensures seniors who are shut-in receive a weekly well-being phone call to check on their well-being.

Traditionally, the City of Glendale’s ENP C-2 program enrolls 60 unduplicated clients annually. However, due to the pandemic, the program has seen a rise in home delivered meals program requests by 25%, therefore the EFSP funding will help to support the additional meal requests in FY2022-2023, meal driver, and supplies costs associated with the program.

The City is in a current contract with TRIO COMMUNITY MEALS, LLC (f.k.a. Bateman Community Living, LLC) to provide congregate and home delivered meal services for the ENP program. The contract is from December 1, 2016 through November 30, 2022.

ANALYSIS
The ARPA-R grant award of $85,000 is supplemental funding and will be allocated towards additional meal service, staffing an additional home delivered meals driver, and supplies costs.

The EFSP distributes grant payments in two installments. The first payment of $42,500 was received on September 7, 2022 and the second payment will be received following a final report from the City by way of entering Meal Log data of services from November 1, 2021 through April 30, 2023 into the EFSP website.

The additional $85,000 will enable the City to serve an additional 9,390 meals in FY2022- 2023.

CSP has a current contract with TRIO COMMUNITY MEALS, LLC (f.k.a. Bateman Community Living, LLC) from December 1, 2016 through November 30, 2022. Since the contract is expiring end of November, the City has issued a Request for Proposals and will be selecting a vendor for the new contract period, effective December 1, 2022. Once a new vendor is selected, $40,000 in ARPA-R funding will be appropriated to the new contract for the additional meals from December 1, 2022 through April 30, 2023, which is when the grant funds expire.

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
The Elderly Nutrition Program is part of the Senior Services Unit which operates out of the Adult Recreation Center and has two (2) additional meal sites at Sparr Heights Community Center and Pacific Community Center. Program services are advertised quarterly in the CSP Leisure Guide, periodically in the CSP Newsletter, on the department 45 of 108

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website, and outreach is conducted with other community agencies to ensure the public is aware of the available services.

FISCAL IMPACT
The ARPA-R grant award through Los Angeles County Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) administered by the United Way of Greater Los Angeles for the Elderly Nutrition Program was not included as a part of the FY 2022-2023 budget. Therefore, staff is requesting an appropriation of $85,000 from grant revenue.

The appropriation request is outlined below:

Requesting Appropriation
Amount From (Account String) To (Account String) Funding Source
$40,000 31240-2160-CSP-0020-P0000
CSP00931AG
43110-2160-CSP-0020-P0000
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Grant Fund
$25,000 31240-2160-CSP-0020-P0000
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41300-2160-CSP-0020-P0000
CSP00931AG
Grant Fund
$20,000 31240-2160-CSP-0020-P0000
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Grant Fund

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
Because no possibility exists that the activity in question (accepting grant funding and providing additional meals to seniors) may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA review under the common sense exemption set forth in 14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3).

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
This item is exempt from campaign disclosure requirements.

ALTERNATIVES
Alternative 1: Adopt:
•A Motion accepting $85,000 in ARPA-R grant funds in FY 2022-2023, and authorizing the City Manager, or a designee, to execute all agreements, amendments, certifications, and documents necessary to accept and implement the funding; and
•A Resolution of Appropriation.

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ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Prepared by:

Maggie Kavarian, Community Services Manager
Tereza Aleksanian, Deputy Director of Community Services & Parks Approved by:

Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
N/A
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C:\INETPUB\WWWROOT\MULTITENANT\TEMP\CC_10182022_MOTION_4F1.PDF MOTION
Moved by Council Member , seconded by Council Member , that the Council of the City of Glendale hereby:

1. Accepts $85,000 in ARPA-R funding in FY 2022-2023 through the Los Angeles County Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) administered by the United Way of Greater Los Angeles for the City’s Elderly Nutrition Program, from November 1, 2021 through April 30, 2023, as more fully outlined in the Director of Community Services and Park’s October 18, 2022 Report to the City Council; and

2. Authorizes the City Manager, or a designee, to execute all agreements, amendments, certifications, and documents necessary to accept and implement the funding.

Vote as Follows:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
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1 ORDINANCE NO. _______

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING, BY AN ADDITIONAL ONE YEAR, INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 5978 PROHIBITING ISSUANCE OF

ENTITLEMENTS AND/OR PERMITS FOR HOTELS IN THE DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC

PLAN AREA OF THE CITY AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND DECLARE AS FOLLOWS:

WHEREAS, the California Constitution, the Glendale City Charter, and the State Planning and Zoning Law (California Government Code Sections 6500, et seq.) broadly empower the City of Glendale (“City”) to plan for and regulate the use of land in order to provide for orderly development, the public health, safety and welfare and a balancing of property rights and desires of the community; and
WHEREAS, the Downtown Specific Plan (DSP) is a mixed-use, urban design plan that establishes the desired physical vision for Downtown Glendale through a clear and comprehensive set of policies, incentives, and requirements, adopted on November 7, 2006 and comprehensively amended on March 26, 2019; and WHEREAS, as a means to create maximum community benefit and to enhance livability and quality for all residents, visitors, and those employed within the City, the DSP establishes priorities that enhance the City’s vision, defined as Community Benefits; and WHEREAS, the hotel Community Benefit program contained in Chapter 7.2.3 of the DSP (“Hotel Use Incentive”) allows hotel development projects that provide ground floor designs that enhance the uses and activity of the pedestrian realm to be awarded additional height and FAR because of their role as an important component of a thriving business district, and their ability to oftentimes provide amenities (entertainment, restaurants, and meeting rooms) that are available for use by the general public; and WHEREAS, the Hotel Use Incentive has been utilized to assist in the development of the following hotels: 1) Hampton Inn – 315 S. Brand (Completed 2017); 2) Hyatt Place – 225 W. Wilson (Completed 2019); 3) Residence Inn – 199 N. Louise (Completed 2020); 4) Glenmark Hotel – 1100 N. Brand (Completed 2020); resulting in a total of 499 hotel rooms; and
WHEREAS, there are three hotels proposing to utilize the Hotel Use Incentive that have received some level of discretionary approval: 1) Hilton Expansion – 100 W.

Glenoaks (Stage I approved), 226 rooms; 2) AC Hotel – 120 W. Colorado (fully entitled and Development Agreement approved in May 2021 for an additional three years to obtain building permits by May 2024), 130 rooms; 3) Hotel Indigo – 515-523 N. Central (fully entitled and in plan check), 122 rooms; if developed, these hotels would add a total of 478 hotel rooms; and
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2 WHEREAS, hotels are a permitted use in the DSP that do not require any special conditional or other use permit, and additional other hotels may be developed in the DSP that do not utilize the Hotel Use Incentive; and
WHEREAS, the City is considering and currently studying revising the Hotel Use Incentive and is also considering amending the DSP to require hotel uses in the DSP to obtain a conditional use permit; and
WHEREAS, on or about June of 2022, PKF completed a study titled “Market Study for the City of Glendale in Glendale, CA” that studied, among other things, hotel demand, gap analysis, and potential revised incentives for hotel developments; and the City Council received a report on said study at a Special Meeting held on September 13, 2022, but determined additional study, analysis, and information regarding policy and code amendments options is needed; and
WHEREAS, during this period of study and process, the City has and will continue to thoroughly study and examine the potential physical, social and environmental impacts of hotel development and uses in the DSP, the impact of the current design, development and other land use standards and requirements on such development, including, but not limited to, the Hotel Use Incentive, a conditional use permit process, and the need for additional hotel development in the DSP with an emphasis on the type of hotels the City should incentivize or condition; and
WHEREAS, the potential exists that hotel development project applications inconsistent and in conflict with any new or eliminated DSP hotel development policies, zoning, incentives, impact fees or revised standards of property development may be filed during the term that the City is studying potential revisions to DSP hotel use and development; and
WHEREAS, any approval of hotel development and uses in the DSP have the potential to contravene future revised DSP hotel design, development and entitlement standards and requirements, while such revisions are being studied, which will result in a threat to the health, safety and general welfare of residents in the City; and WHEREAS, on October 19, 2021, the City evaluated the potential environmental effects of adoption of Interim Ordinance No. 5977 temporarily prohibiting new hotel development projects in the DSP (“Interim Ordinance 5977) within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), and the Council found that the adoption of Interim Ordinance 5977 was consistent with classes of projects that do not have a significant effect on the environment and thereby approved a Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), 15307, and 15308, and certified that Interim Ordinance 5977 was exempt from additional environmental review, including from the preparation of an environmental impact report; and
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3 had an approved statutory development agreement prior to the effective date of Interim Ordinance No. 5977, or that had received at least a Stage I design review approval by the City prior to the effective date of Interim Ordinance No. 5977, and for any subsequent approvals or project modifications to a project previously approved by the City; and WHEREAS, on November 16, 2021, the City issued a “10-day report” describing the measures taken to alleviate the conditions that led to the adoption of Interim Ordinance 5977, which date was at least 10 days prior to the adoption of this extension, as required by Government Code Section 65858(d); and
WHEREAS, on November 30, 2021, following a duly-noticed public hearing, the City Council, by a fourth-fifths vote, adopted Interim Ordinance No. 5978 (“Interim Ordinance 5978”), extending, by ten months and fifteen days, Interim Ordinance 5977 imposing a moratorium on the approval of any new hotel development project in the DSP, with certain specific exemptions for projects that had an approved statutory development agreement prior to the effective date of Interim Ordinance 5978, or that had received at least a Stage I design review approval by the City prior to the effective date of Interim Ordinance 5978, and for any subsequent approvals or project modifications to a project previously approved by the City; and
WHEREAS, in order to protect the public health, safety and welfare, it is now necessary for the City to extend Interim Ordinance 5978 by an additional one year in order to continue to undertake action to review and revise applicable provisions of the DSP in order to provide for the reexamination within a reasonable time, of hotel design, development and entitlement standards and requirements in the DSP; and WHEREAS, Government Code Section 65858 provides that a city council may adopt by a four-fifths vote as an urgency measure an interim ordinance prohibiting any uses that may be in conflict with a general plan or zoning measure that the city is considering or studying, or intends to study within a reasonable time, for 45 days, and may extend such moratorium following notice and public hearing for an additional 10 months and 15 days and then for an additional one year period; and WHEREAS, the moratorium and extension of Interim Ordinance 5978 on new hotel use or development for any hotel development projects will prevent changes to the existing physical environment within the DSP area of the city, and therefore, will not result in significant environmental impacts under CEQA, which are made in comparison to existing physical conditions (CEQA Guidelines Sections 15125(a) and 15126.2(a)); and WHEREAS, notice of the date, time and place of the public hearing for this Ordinance to extend Interim Ordinance 5978 for an additional one year was given pursuant to Government Code Sections 65090 and 65858, by publication in Glendale Independent on September 15, 2022, and by posting and making available all written materials referenced herein, which notified the public the City would be considering a one year extension of the adopted Interim Ordinance 5978 imposing a moratorium on all new hotel development projects in the DSP.
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4 NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Findings.

The City Council finds, determines, and declares that:

1. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in full.

2. The City’s Community Development Department staff have fully evaluated the potential environmental effects of adoption of this Ordinance temporarily barring hotel development projects in the DSP within the City of Glendale within the meaning of and pursuant to CEQA, and the City Council finds that this action is consistent with classes of projects that do not have a significant effect on the environment and thereby approves a Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3), 15307, and 15308, and certifies that this Ordinance is exempt from the requirement of further environmental review or the preparation of an environmental document.

3. The City has an overriding interest in planning and regulating development projects within the City. Implicit in any plan or regulation is the City’s interest in maintaining the quality of urban life and the character of the City’s neighborhoods.

4. Without stable, well-planned neighborhoods, areas of the City can quickly deteriorate, with negative consequences to social, environmental, and economic values.

5. The City has adopted a General Plan and various specific plans, namely the DSP, to ensure a well-planned and safe community.

6. A written report was issued by the City on November 16, 2021, at least ten days prior to the expiration of Interim Ordinance 5977, describing measures taken to alleviate the condition which led to the adoption of the urgency ordinance.

7. An additional two written reports in the form of staff reports to City Council, were issued, published and presented to the City Council on September 13, 2022 and September 27, 2022, ten days prior to the expiration of Interim Ordinance 5978, describing additional measures taken to alleviate the condition which led to the adoption of the urgency ordinance and specifically describing progress made on studying the potential physical, social and environmental impacts of hotel development and uses in the DSP, the impact of the current design, development and other land use standards and requirements on such development, including, but not limited to, the Hotel Use Incentive, and whether there is a need for additional hotel development in the DSP.

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SECTION 2. Moratorium.

1. There is hereby imposed a one-year extension of Interim Ordinance No. 5978 on the approval of any land use entitlement(s) and/or permits under the Glendale Municipal Code for Hotel Development Projects (projects proposing the development of a “hotel or motel”, as defined in Glendale Municipal Code section 30.70.090) located in the Downtown Specific Plan area (DSP) within the City of Glendale. Said moratorium shall not apply to any Hotel Development Project with an approved statutory development agreement prior to the effective date of Ordinance No. 5978, or that has received at least a Stage I design review approval by the City prior to the effective date of Ordinance No. 5978, and shall not apply to any subsequent approvals or project modifications to a project previously approved by the City.

2. It is the intent of the City Council that any proposal for a Hotel Development Project within the DSP during the period of the moratorium shall be considered inconsistent with this Ordinance and with the City’s land use policies and zoning regulations for all purposes, and by all agencies charged with reviewing any application for such use except as specifically exempted in Section 1 above.

3. City staff is directed to continue to undertake a comprehensive study, as described above, and recommend new or amended policies, zoning or development standards, incentives or impact fees with respect to hotel uses and development in the DSP for consideration by the City Council.

4. Violations of this interim moratorium may be charged as a misdemeanor as set forth in Glendale Municipal Code Section 1.20.010, may be the subject of administrative code enforcement remedies as set forth in Chapter 1.24 of the Glendale Municipal Code, or may be deemed a public nuisance and may be enforced by an action for injunction or civil penalties as provided in the Glendale Municipal Code, or by any other remedy authorized by law.

5. The Glendale City Manager is hereby authorized to direct all City Departments, including the Community Development Department, the Police Department, and City Attorney, to facilitate compliance with the purpose and intent of this Ordinance using the enforcement powers described in the preceding paragraph.

SECTION 3. Urgency.

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6 health, safety or welfare, the City Council hereby declares that this Ordinance is an urgency measure pursuant to City of Glendale Charter Article 6, Section 7 and Government Code Section 65858, which becomes effective immediately upon adoption by an affirmative vote of at least four-fifths (4/5ths) of the members of the City Council.

SECTION 4. Severability.

This Ordinance’s provisions are severable. If any portion of this Ordinance or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid or unconstitutional, that decision does not affect the validity of the Ordinance’s remaining portions and the Ordinance’s application to other persons and circumstances. The City Council declares that it would have passed the remainder of this Ordinance without the invalid or unconstitutional provision.

SECTION 5. Adoption and Incorporation.

The findings and information contained in the City Council staff reports dated November 16, 2021, November 30, 2021, September 13, 2022, and September 27, 2022 are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as though fully set forth herein.

SECTION 6. Effectiveness.

This Ordinance shall go into effect upon the expiration of Interim Ordinance No. 5978 and shall be of no further force and effect one year from the expiration date of Interim Ordinance No. 5978, unless otherwise lawfully reenacted or extended by further action of the City Council.

SECTION 7. Certification.

The City Clerk shall certify this Ordinance’s adoption and cause the Ordinance to be published in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law.

Adopted by the Council of the City of Glendale on the ____ day of ________, 2022.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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7 STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS.

CITY OF GLENDALE )
I, Suzie Abajian, Ph.D., City Clerk of the City of Glendale, certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. _________ was passed by a 4/5 ths vote of the Council of the City of Glendale, California, at a regular meeting held on the _____ day of _________________, 2022, and that the same was adopted by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Adoption of Extension of Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 5978 Prohibiting Issuance of Entitlement and/or Permits for Hotels in the Downtown Specific Plan Area of the City

1. Ordinance Extending, for an Additional One Year Period, Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 5978 Prohibiting Issuance of Entitlements and/or Permits for Hotel Development Projects in the Downtown Specific Plan Area

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Adoption of Ordinances
Approved for October 18, 2022 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Following the completion of a market study and analysis of potential changes to the Downtown Specific Plan regarding hotel uses, Council requested additional study and analysis regarding modifications to the hotel use incentive and consideration of the use of a conditional use permit and/or development agreement for hotel development projects. As such, an extension to the existing Downtown Specific Plan (DSP) hotel development moratorium is necessary while staff completes the analysis and provides recommended alternatives. The extension of the moratorium would be for a period of 12 months, but it can be terminated at the conclusion of any adopted changes to the DSP.

At the September 27, 2022 City Council meeting, a public hearing was conducted, and following the hearing, the Council introduced the ordinance to extend the one-year DSP hotel development moratorium extension; the ordinance is now before Council for adoption.
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COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Economic Vibrancy: The moratorium is consistent with the Council’s desire to ensure that the growth and economic vibrancy of downtown is befitting of the Council and community’s vision of a vibrant downtown, and to better understand the need and demand for new hotel rooms without encouraging over-development.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the one-year extension to the existing DSP hotel development moratorium temporarily prohibiting the issuance of entitlements and/or permits for hotel projects using the hotel use incentive.

BACKGROUND
The City Council requested a report regarding the downtown hotel development and a moratorium on the development of hotels while studying the demand for hotels, the existing use incentive, and considerations for requiring a conditional use permit (CUP) or other regulations regarding hotel development.

Staff completed a market study of current and anticipated conditions of hotels in Glendale, as well as alternatives to modify the Downtown Specific Plan regarding hotel uses and the incentive system. As part of that report Council directed staff to continue studying and provide alternatives to the following:
•Modifying the Downtown Specific Plan Hotel Use Incentive so that it is focused on attracting hotel uses that were identified as deficient in the market study; •Consider the possibility of requiring a CUP for hotel uses in the Downtown Specific Plan; and
•Considering incorporating a requirement for a Development Agreement for hotel uses in the Downtown Specific Plan.

Staff will continue to study alternatives, and will return to City Council in 2022 or early 2023 with proposed changes that will then be drafted, presented to Planning Commission for recommendation, and then codified by Council.

The existing DSP hotel development moratorium will expire on October 18, 2022, unless the Council adopts the subject one-year extension, which will extend the moratorium for 12 months, to October 18, 2023.

ANALYSIS
Under California Government Code section 65858, a city may adopt an interim ordinance to temporarily prohibit certain land uses that may be in conflict with a contemplated general plan, specific plan, or zoning proposal that the City Council is considering or intends to study within a reasonable time. The purpose of such an interim ordinance is to give the City time to maintain the status quo and prohibit the issuance of entitlements or permits that would be in conflict with new contemplated standards. The 59 of 108

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rationale for an urgency ordinance that takes immediate effect is to prevent a “rush to the counter” of applications to establish new uses before standards can be put in place.

The delay in permits allows the city to subject all new uses to the new standards.

Urgency interim ordinances under Government Code Section 65858 require adoption by 4/5 vote of the Council and expire within 45 days, unless extended in the manner described below. An urgency ordinance may only be adopted if the Council finds that there is a current and immediate threat to the public health, safety and welfare, and that the approval of additional entitlements, permits, and other approvals would result in a threat to that public health, safety, or welfare. In this case, the findings in the included ordinance identify the consideration of proposed changes to the DSP, including revisions to the allowable incentives given to a hotel use or modifying how hotels are permitted within the DSP. These findings would be legislative in nature, and would be entitled to a presumption of conclusiveness if adopted by Council.

After notice and public hearing, Council originally enacted an urgency ordinance on October 19, 2021 (only effective for 45 days) and then extended such ordinance on November 30, 2021 for a period of ten (10) months and fifteen (15) days. Unless extended, this ordinance will expire on October 18, 2022.

The ordinance may be extended one more time for an additional year, following a noticed public hearing. A public hearing was conducted on September 27, 2022, and after the hearing concluded, Councilmember Brotman introduced the ordinance to extend the moratorium. Council must now vote on whether to adopt the ordinance; any extension of an interim ordinance also requires a 4/5 vote of the Council. The ordinance contains the same “pipeline provision” as Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 5977 and 5978.

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
N/A.

FISCAL IMPACT
The action of placing a moratorium on land use entitlements/future hotel developments has no direct costs or financial benefits associated with it. Indirectly, the City would not gain the transient occupancy tax (TOT) and associated permit fees that would flow from future hotel developments.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
Community Development Department staff have evaluated the potential environmental effects of adoption of the proposed Ordinance extending for an additional one-year period Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 5978 temporarily barring hotel development projects in the DSP within the City of Glendale within the meaning of and pursuant to CEQA, and have concluded that this action is consistent with classes of projects that do not have a significant effect on the environment, and thereby qualify for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3), 15307, and 15308; the action is therefore exempt from further environmental review or the preparation of an environmental document.
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CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
This item is exempt from campaign disclosure requirements.

ALTERNATIVES

1. Adopt an extension to the ordinance imposing a moratorium on all downtown hotel development projects for twelve (12) months with the same “pipeline provision” as the previous ordinance; per previous Council direction, staff will develop alternatives related to the hotel use incentive and the use of a conditional use permit and/or development agreement for hotel projects, and return to Council to present such alternatives.

2. Decline to adopt an ordinance extending, for twelve (12) months, a moratorium on all DSP hotel development projects. In this case, the moratorium on all DSP hotel development projects will expire of its own terms on October 18, 2022, but staff would continue to develop alternatives related to the hotel use incentive and the use of a conditional use permit and/or development agreement for hotel projects, and return to Council to present such alternatives.

3.Any other alternative not proposed by staff.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Prepared by:

Bradley Calvert, Assistant Director of Community Development Approved by:

Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
None.
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REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Project Development Team Formation to Update the Citywide Bicycle Transportation Plan (BTP), the creation of Vision Zero policies, and Development of an Outreach Plan

1. Authorizing staff to form a Project Development Team (PDT) to Update the Citywide Bicycle Transportation Plan and develop Vision Zero policies, and provide direction for developing of a robust outreach plan.

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Action Item
Approved for October 18, 2022
Executive Summary
On February 15, 2022, City Council approved to award a contract to The Buro Happold Consulting Engineers, Inc. to update the Citywide Bicycle Transportation Plan (BTP).

The updated BTP will consolidate existing and previous bicycle policy initiatives into one user- friendly and comprehensive format. It will also present an opportunity to update the plan to accommodate and pursue best practices in bicycle transportation planning that may have evolved since the plan’s original adoption in 2012. This update will be informed by newly adopted and in progress plans including the recently adopted Citywide Pedestrian Plan, West Glendale Sustainable Transportation and Land Use Study, Verdugo Wash Visioning, and Metro NOHO- Pasadena BRT project. The goal of updating the plan is to include new insights and ideas in today’s context and interventions developed in active transportation planning at the regional and state levels. Staff is seeking feedback and input on the Project Development Team and public engagement strategies that the Council would desire to see as part of the BTP update and development of Vision Zero policies.
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Safe & Healthy Community: Improved active transportation options will create a safer route for all modes of transportation while encouraging healthier options.

Infrastructure & Mobility: Active transportation and complete streets help to re-balance existing road infrastructure to better serve bicyclists and pedestrians in Glendale and to encourage economic development, climate resilience, and equity.

Sustainability: Cycling and walking activities promote a healthier community, , improve air quality and road safety by reducing vehicle mile travel by cars.

RECOMMENDATION
Authorize staff to form a new Project Development Team and provide direction on developing an outreach plan for updating the Citywide Bicycle Transportation Plan (BTP) and developing Vision Zero policies.

BACKGROUND
The Existing BTP was adopted in September 2012. The purpose of the existing BTP is to provide a convenient, useful, and interconnected bicycle transportation system that serves both commuter and utilitarian riders. The BTP proposes a variety of measures, including the improvement of the existing bicycle facilities, construction of new bicycle routes linking major activity centers, the installation of secured bicycle parking equipment, and the expansion of bicycle education and advocacy programs to improve the riding environment for bicyclists.

The key elements of the existing BTP are to create a network of bicycle routes connecting north–south and east-west corridors and serve major activity centers in the city, create an environment where people of all ages can circulate safely and easily on a bicycle, promote the health of Glendale residents, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption and develop and implement educational programs for safe bicycling. To achieve these goals, the BTP recommends a set of bicycle route and facility improvements including Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and class 4 bikeways, changes in the existing bikeway facilities, and new bicycle amenities such as bike lockers and installation of bike racks:

•Class 1 bike paths provide a paved right-of-way separated from the street or highway; •Class 2 bikeways are a restricted right of way for bicycles designated by a striped lane for one-way bike travel on a street or highway;
•Class 3 (Sharrow) bike routes are travel lane designated by sign only and shared by the bicycles and motor vehicles;
•Class 4 bikeway (separated bikeway) is a bikeway for the exclusive use of bicycles and includes a separation required between the separated bikeway and the through vehicular traffic. The separation may include, but is not limited to, grade separation, flexible posts, inflexible posts, inflexible barriers, or on-street parking; and •Bike racks are bicycle parking facilities stationary fixed to which a bicycle can be securely attached.

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Council has also directed staff to develop a Vision Zero policy for the City. As both projects will run concurrently, staff sees an opportunity for efficiency and cohesion, to create a Project Development Team that can assist in shaping and informing both plans simultaneously.

ANALYSIS
The development of a robust BTP, has become a priority of the City Council for many years, in concert with the recent City and regional Mobility Studies, and in line with increasing demand for bicycle facilities and dramatic citywide bicycle and pedestrian incidents. This includes the recent adoption of the Citywide Pedestrian Plan and West Glendale Sustainable Transportation and Land Use Study. In addition, grant sources for bicycle facilities generally require the applicant jurisdiction have an updated bicycle plan. The updated BTP will establish opportunities for improving bicycle and pedestrian safety as one of the City of Glendale’s priorities.

The following aspects (tasks) will be assessed and included in the Updated BTP:
•Identify viable bicycle and pedestrian corridors, linking to the City’s existing mobility policy and plan structure, including the Citywide Pedestrian Plan, Safe Healthy Streets Plan, Vision Zero and West Glendale Sustainable Transportation and Land Use Study; •Assess intersections and corridors with high bicycle incident rates, as well as identifying intersections with high bicycle and pedestrian volumes; •Target improvements and developments of bicycle infrastructure which provides safety and connectivity in Glendale’s multimodal system;
•Create a coordinated and targeted community outreach strategy throughout the update of the plan development, including coordination with any ongoing city education and safety programs, so that each effort informs one another; •Ensure equity and that underserved communities fully share in the BTP program benefits; and
•Incorporate policy and infrastructure recommendations based on field work assessments, best practices in active transportation, and feedback received from the community.

Status of The Project
The updating of BTP officially kicked-off on August 11, 2021 with representatives from the consultant team to review the project. Representatives from Community Development, Public Works, Community Services & Parks, Police and Fire Departments, and Management Service’s Office of Sustainability were all present. Since the kick-off meeting, City staff have provided all requested data by the consultant team. The consultant team is utilizing this data in developing the existing conditions of the plan. Next steps include:
•Develop a robust outreach plan;
•Organize the first PDT meeting;
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•Continue the existing conditions analysis; and
•Develop project goals and objectives.

Outreach Plan
At the heart of comprehensive planning is public engagement, whereby those who will directly experience the benefits and potential impacts of implementation have a role in shaping their future. Community members of Glendale are diverse, encompassing a range of cultural, language, and economic considerations. This diversity means that there is not just one technique that works best to engage all community members. Our work program will integrate new technology and creative outreach solutions with traditional communication platforms to maximize engagement and meaningful feedback. Staff recognizes that exceptional community outreach meets people where they are, and provides flexibility in both timing and the avenues through which input is gathered. It is our goal to make the content as accessible and relevant as possible, empowering participation from all community members, including those who do not traditionally participate in this type of public process.

The Public Outreach Plan will outline a focused outreach program for engaging community members, stakeholders, and relevant agencies to actively shape these plans and study, and will be implemented in close coordination with concurrent planning efforts affecting the project area.

The consultant team will work with the City project manager to respectfully and inclusively engage all key stakeholders to ensure that stakeholder concerns and aspirations are directly reflected in the development of this plan and study.

Our goal is to design a strategy that maximizes the presence of local residents, business owners, community advocates, elected officials, and other stakeholders and create meaningful opportunities for them to impact the public process. Workshops, open houses, surveys, pop-up events, which are then hosted in-person, online, or in conjunction with existing community activities.

Objectives of Outreach Plan
The following objectives will drive implementation of the Outreach Plan:
•Identify the stakeholders who are key to the critical issues for the study area and engage them throughout the project process;
•Reach out to and engage key stakeholders inclusively and respectfully; •Ensure that key stakeholders understand the project objectives and critical issues prior to gathering their perspectives;
•Provide a transparent and accessible engagement process, content, and results; and •Leverage media partnerships to create a broad, multi-cultural and multi-language initiative that is accessible for all residents and stakeholders; •Leverage existing and broad reaching resources such as GWP mailers, and other print media to encourage participation;
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The internet-based outreach program will ensure that the planning process reaches those who are not typically attending planning meetings or other engagement events, but have access to the internet. Online engagement will mirror in-person engagement and will include:

Project Website - As a means to expand participation, our consultant team will develop and create a brand-new project website. The website will provide a central location for project-related material and links to related websites.

Social Media Support - To supplement and complement the website, our consultant team will provide social media ready content and visuals for the conveyance of study information, meeting announcements, and links for solicitation of public input, on the Community Development Department’s existing Twitter and Facebook accounts.

Project Development Team
Utilization of a Project Development Team (PDT) will allow the project team and the City to engage in specific policy discussions based on past implementation experience and insight into city procedures and priorities. Community Development and Public Works Departments identified relevant participants that synchronize with the various steps in the planning process of these projects for City Council consideration.

The primary goal of the Project Development Team will be to assist the City in interpreting the community’s desires related to shaping the future direction of the City’s Active Transportation Development.

Suggested Project Development Team include:

A. Staff Members
Staff will review and analyze feasibility, constructability, implementability and fundability of proposed projects and policies.

Suggested staff:
• Management Services 2 Members
• Community Development 5 Members
• Public Works 3 Members • Police Department 2 Members
• Legal 1 Member • Fire Department 1 Member
• Community Services & Parks 1 Member
B. Community Members
Community members will provide input toward the goals, policies, and development and implementation of Bicycle Transportation Plan (BTP).

Suggested members (1 each):
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1 • Glendale Unified School District
• Glendale Community College
• Glendale Transportation Management Association, Go Glendale • Transportation & Parking Commission
•Walk/Bike Glendale
• Glendale Homeowners Coordinating Council
•City of Glendale Sustainability Commission
• Downtown Glendale Association
• Glendale Chamber of Commerce
• Montrose Shopping Park Association
• Armenian National Committee of America -
Western Region
•Glendale Latino Association
• Glendale Association Realtors
• Glendale Healthier Community Coalition
• Glendale Environmental Coalition
• Glendale Tenants Union
C. Regional Stakeholders
Recognizing that a Bicycle Transportation Plan establishes regional connections, as much as local, staff also proposes including regional partners as part of the team in order to maximize opportunities to connect with regional networks and plans. •LA County Public Health
•METRO
•Southern California Association of Governments(SCAG)
The Project Development Team will be scheduled to meet up to six times, with additional meetings as necessary. City staff will strive to find the most suitable time and day of the week to accommodate a majority of the Project Development Team. We anticipate the work of the PDT to begin in November 2022 and to conclude by August 2023.

Staff respectfully request Council’s direction and comments in forming PDT to assure the city’s communities and stakeholders will be involved in development and implementation of this plan.

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
N/A

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact with forming a Project Development Team and developing an Outreach Plan.
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N/A

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
Not Applicable as there is no contract being considered.

ALTERNATIVES
Alternative 1: Authorize staff solicit members from the aforementioned list to form PDT for the development of this plan. This alternative will allow staff to form a Project Development Team in order to allow better representation of the Glendale Community and wider expert input.

Alternative 2: Do not authorize staff solicit members from the list to form PDT for this plan. In this case, the plan and study will be conducted without a robust community or stakeholder involvement which may impact the implementation of this plan.

Alternative 3: The City Council may consider any other alternative not proposed by staff.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Prepared by:

Fred Zohrehvand, Principal Mobility Planner
Arezoo Kamali, Associate Planner
Approved by:

Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager

EXHIBITS
N/A
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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Project Development Team Formation to Update the Citywide Bicycle Transportation Plan, the creation of Vision Zero policies, and Development of an Outreach Plan

1. Motion to note and file and provide direction for developing of a robust outreach plan.

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Action Item
Approved for October 18, 2022
Executive Summary
On February 15, 2022, City Council approved the award of a contract to The Buro Happold Consulting Engineers, Inc. to update the Citywide Bicycle Transportation Plan (BTP).

The updated BTP will consolidate existing and previous bicycle policy initiatives into one user- friendly and comprehensive format. It will also present an opportunity to update the plan to accommodate and pursue best practices in bicycle transportation planning that may have evolved since the plan’s original adoption in 2012. This update will be informed by newly adopted and in progress plans including the Citywide Pedestrian Plan, West Glendale Sustainable Transportation and Land Use Study, Verdugo Wash Visioning, and Metro NOHO- Pasadena BRT project. The goal of updating the plan is to include new insights and ideas in today’s context and interventions developed in active transportation planning at the regional and state levels. Staff is seeking feedback and input on the Project Development Team formation and public engagement strategies that the Council would desire to see as part of the BTP update and development of Vision Zero policies.
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Safe & Healthy Community: Improved active transportation options will create a safer route for all modes of transportation while encouraging healthier options.

Infrastructure: Active transportation and complete streets help to re-balance existing road infrastructure to better serve bicyclists and pedestrians in Glendale and to encourage economic development, climate resilience, and equity.

Environmental Stewardship: Cycling and walking activities promote a healthier community, improve air quality and road safety by reducing vehicle mile travel by cars.

RECOMMENDATION
Note and file the report and provide direction on developing an outreach plan for updating the Citywide Bicycle Transportation Plan (BTP) and developing Vision Zero policies.

The existing BTP also contains a list of projects that are grouped according to their priority category (short term, medium term, and long term). Based on available funding and the City’s annual street resurfacing projects, various bikeway projects have been implemented from each priority category. Sharrows and bike lanes that can be striped citywide that have no impacts to the lane geometry of streets are generally implemented as part of the City’s street resurfacing projects. Although, this strategy reduces cost and prevents the need to re-stripe the streets, 70 of 108

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1 Outreach Plan
At the heart of comprehensive planning is public engagement, whereby those who will directly experience the benefits and potential impacts of implementation have a role in shaping their future. Community members of Glendale are diverse, encompassing a range of cultural, language, and economic considerations. This diversity means that there is not just one technique that works best to engage all community members. Our work program will integrate new technology and creative outreach solutions with traditional communication platforms to maximize engagement and meaningful feedback. Staff recognizes that exceptional community outreach meets people where they are, and provides flexibility in both timing and the avenues through which input is gathered. It is our goal to make the content as accessible and relevant as possible, empowering participation from all community members, including those who do not traditionally participate in this type of public process.

Online Engagement
The internet-based outreach program will ensure that the planning process reaches those who are not typically attending planning meetings or other engagement events, but have access to the internet. Online engagement will mirror in-person engagement and will include:
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1 Project Website - As a means to expand participation, our consultant team will develop and create a brand-new project website. The website will provide a central location for project-related material and links to related websites.

The primary goal of the PDT will be to assist the City in interpreting the community’s desires related to shaping the future direction of the City’s Active Transportation Development.

Suggested PDT include:

A. Staff Members
Staff will review and analyze feasibility, constructability, implementation and fundability of proposed projects and policies.

Suggested staff:
• Management Services 1 Member
• Community Development 5 Members
• Public Works 3 Members • Police Department 2 Members
• Legal 1 Member • Fire Department 1 Member
• Community Services & Parks 1 Member
B. Community Members
Community members will provide input toward the goals, policies, and development and implementation of Bicycle Transportation Plan (BTP).

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1 • Downtown Glendale Association
• Glendale Chamber of Commerce
• Montrose Shopping Park Association
• Armenian National Committee of America -
Western Region
•Glendale Latino Association
• Glendale Association Realtors
• Glendale Healthier Community Coalition
• Glendale Environmental Coalition
• Glendale Tenants Union
C. Regional Stakeholders
Recognizing that a Bicycle Transportation Plan establishes regional connections, as much as local, staff also proposes including regional partners as part of the team in order to maximize opportunities to connect with regional networks and plans. •LA County Public Health
•METRO
•Southern California Association of Governments(SCAG)
The Project Development Team will be scheduled to meet up to six times, with additional meetings as necessary. City staff will strive to find the most suitable time and day of the week to accommodate a majority of the Project Development Team. We anticipate the work of the PDT to begin in November 2022 and to conclude by August 2023.

Staff respectfully requests Council’s feedback regarding the PDT to assure the city’s communities and stakeholders will be involved in development and implementation of this plan.

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
N/A

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this Report.

ENVIROMENTAL REVIEW
N/A

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
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Alternative 1: Note and file the report and provide direction on developing an outreach plan for updating the Citywide Bicycle Transportation Plan (BTP) and developing Vision Zero policies.

Alternative 2: Direct staff not to move forward with the PDT or outreach plan. In this case, the plan and study will be conducted without a robust community or stakeholder involvement which may impact the implementation of this plan.

Alternative 3: The City Council may consider any other alternative not proposed by staff.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Prepared by:

Fred Zohrehvand, Principal Mobility Planner
Arezoo Kamali, Associate Planner
Approved by:

Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager

EXHIBITS
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M O T I O N
Moved by Council Member _________________________, seconded by Council Member ___________________________, that the Council hereby notes and files the Report to Council dated October 18, 2022, pertaining to the Update to the Citywide Bicycle Transportation Plan and the creation of Vision Zero Policies (“Report”), and directs staff regarding the development of a robust outreach plan as identified in the Report and as provided by individual Councilmember comments.

Vote as follows:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
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Exhibit 1
Proposed Project Development Team
A. Staff Members
Staff will review and analyze feasibility, constructability, implementability and fundability of proposed projects and policies.

Suggested staff:
• Management Services 2 Members
• Community Development 5 Members
• Public Works 3 Members • Police Department 2 Members
• Legal 1 Member • Fire Department 2 Member
B. Community Members
Community members will provide input toward the goals, policies, and development and implementation of Bicycle Transportation Plan (BTP).

Suggested members (1 each):
• Glendale Unified School District
• Glendale Community College
• Glendale Transportation Management Association, Go Glendale • Transportation & Parking Commission
•Walk/Bike Glendale
• Glendale Homeowners Coordinating Council
•City of Glendale Sustainability Commission
• Downtown Glendale Association
• Glendale Chamber of Commerce
• Montrose Shopping Park Association
• Armenian National Committee of America -
Western Region
•Glendale Latino Association
• Glendale Association Realtors
• Glendale Healthier Community Coalition
•Glendale Kiwanis
•LA County Public Health
•METRO
•Southern California Association of Governments(SCAG)
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REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Bicycle Facility alternative options for the La Crescenta Avenue Rehabilitation Project

1. Motion Selecting a Bicycle Facilities Alternative for the La Crescenta Avenue Rehabilitation Project

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Action Item
Approved for October 18, 2022 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Following the guidance of various master plans and programs, including the Bicycle Transportation Plan, staff has studied the feasibility of re-purposing a portion of La Crescenta Avenue for bicycle facilities and developed two options. These options were presented to the community, as well as to the Transportation and Parking Commission (TPC). Based on all input received, as well as the recommendation by the TPC, staff recommends the installation of a Class II bicycle lane to improve traffic safety and active transportation for various modes of travel throughout the corridor. The recommended alternative will be integrated into the plans and specifications for the roadway pavement rehabilitation of La Crescenta Avenue between north Verdugo Road and Montrose Avenue.
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COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Mobility/Connectivity/Safety: Creating a network of bike facilities within the City of Glendale can provide enhanced safety and comfort for people biking or scootering, and this new bicycle facility will provide an important bike network connection to existing and planned bikeways in north Glendale. Also, the addition of new or improvement to existing active transportation modes increases the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists throughout the project corridor.

Infrastructure: The La Crescenta Avenue Rehabilitation Project will improve the roadway infrastructure, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, and improve multiple modes of transportation along the public right-of-way.

Environmental Stewardship: Additional active transportation modes of travel improve overall health and safety by reducing greenhouse gases and improving air quality.

RECOMMENDATION
The installation of a Class II bicycle lane to improve traffic safety and active transportation for various modes of travel throughout the corridor for the La Crescenta Avenue Rehabilitation Project.

BACKGROUND
The Public Works Department maintains a robust Capital Improvement Program (CIP) that is guided by multiple action plans adopted by the City. The primary document that guides staff in the development of the Department’s CIP is the Pavement Management Program (PMP), that is certified and updated every three to five years, and was most recently completed in 2021 through a comprehensive and automated analysis.

A main component of the City’s CIP is rehabilitation of City’s street pavement condition.

One form of street rehabilitation is street resurfacing, which involves the restoration of existing street pavement that has deteriorated beyond normal maintenance work. It typically consists of the removal of the top 2-inches of existing Asphalt Concrete (AC) pavement, followed by either the placement of 1.5-inches of Asphalt Rubber Hot Mix (ARHM) pavement wearing surface over a 0.5-inch to variable thickness AC leveling course; or the placement of 2-inches of ARHM pavement wearing surface. This method of street resurfacing improves the ride of the roadway, the structural integrity of the pavement, and begins a new service life for the street for the next 20-25 years. The La Crescenta Avenue corridor within the City of Glendale is included in the upcoming CIP because it has reached the end of its service life, all preventative maintenance efforts have been completed, and the roadway is due for rehabilitation.

The proposed project limits are between north Verdugo Road and Montrose Avenue.

The corridor is approximately 1.6 miles long and the street contains two travel lanes in each direction and is designated as a Class III Bike Route between north Verdugo Road and Honolulu Avenue with posted bike route signs only in each direction.

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Avenue, the roadway right-of-way allows for parking on both sides of the street. There are signalized intersections at north Verdugo Road, Roselawn Avenue, Shirlyjean Street, Honolulu Avenue, and Montrose Avenue. The existing signals at Honolulu Avenue and at Montrose Avenue were upgraded with a recently completed capital improvement project. The existing signal at north Verdugo Road will be upgraded with a future capital improvement project.

Land uses along the project consist of a mix of residential, multi-family residential, recreational, and commercial use. In the northern portion of the corridor between Honolulu Avenue and Montrose Avenue, the land uses are primarily commercial and multi-family residential. In the southern portion of the corridor between north Verdugo Road and Honolulu Avenue, the land uses are primarily low-density residential, with a school on Paloma Avenue, and the Verdugo Wash and Oakmont Country Club adjacent to the corridor.

La Crescenta Avenue is classified as a major arterial corridor which connects north Glendale and south Glendale. The County of Los Angeles right-of-way begins just north of Montrose Avenue. The speed limit on La Crescenta Avenue is posted at 40 mph, and a recently completed Engineering and Traffic Survey showed the 85th percentile speed to be 45 mph in the northbound direction, and 46 mph in the southbound direction, south of Shirlyjean Street.

Project Scope of Work
The project scope of work includes the following:
•Selective removal/reconstruction surface grinding of deteriorated pavement and placement of asphalt concrete pavement;
•Resurfacing of 1.6 centerline miles of street pavement; •Selective removal, repair, and reconstruction of approximately 3,200 linear feet of damaged curbs and gutters, and 22,600 square feet of sidewalks, driveways, cross gutters, alley aprons, and bus pads;
•Construction and modification of 50 curb ramps to meet ADA guidelines; •Modification of existing traffic signals at two intersections; •Adjustment of existing manholes, utility valves, and water meters to finished grade;
•Installation of bicycle friendly surface grates at City owned catch basin openings;
•Upsize of approximately 3,000 linear feet of sanitary sewer main and 80 linear feet of sanitary sewer repairs;
•Planting of new trees;
•Installation of ten drywells;
•Installation of reflective pavement;
•Installation of creative crosswalks at two locations;
•Installation of fiber optic infrastructure; and
•Installation of new bicycle facilities.
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Exhibit 1 shows the project location map.

ANALYSIS
Along with improving the La Crescenta Avenue corridor, additional project goals include incorporating active transportation improvements to achieve the following:
•Promote walking and bicycling through traffic calming; •Improve access to transit;
•Encourage shared mobility; and
•Improve ADA access and safety at intersections and throughout the corridor.

To support the development of the goals of this project, as of July 1, 2020, California State law required all agencies to use the Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) method as a way of evaluating transportation impacts with metrics that support the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and development of multimodal transportation networks.

VMT measures the total amount of driving attributed to a proposed project.

Furthermore, with this new law in place, transportation projects that promote travel by non-auto modes are no longer considered to result in an environmental impact, including those that repurpose portions of the roadway to enhance travel for bicyclists and pedestrians.

Therefore, during CIP planning and design, staff consulted various master plans, programs, state and local policies, and initiatives for recommendations and guidance, with two of the most active design guide plans being the following:

Citywide Pedestrian Plan
The project corridor is currently identified in the Citywide Pedestrian Plan as a Medium- Term Phase project, slated to take place in the next ten years, but some improvements have already been constructed, with others being constructed as part of this project, and the remaining to take place within the originally master planned schedule.

Constructed improvements include high visibility crosswalks at La Crescenta Avenue and Honolulu Avenue and Montrose Avenue, as part of a recently completed CIP project. As part of this project, pedestrian safety improvements at an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing at La Crescenta Avenue and Piedmont Avenue will be completed, including, but not limited to pedestrian activated signals, refuge islands, curb extensions, and high visibility crosswalks. Additionally, an existing northbound right-turn lane at La Crescenta Avenue and Honolulu Avenue may be eliminated pending additional study. Also, as part of this project, a crosswalk on the south leg of the intersection of La Crescenta Avenue and Roselawn Avenue that leads pedestrians to an inaccessible area will be removed, and creative crosswalks will be installed at La Crescenta Avenue and Shirlyjean Street and Roselawn Avenue. This project will also look into improving intersection safety for all modes of transportation by modifying/removing slip lanes and realigning the intersection for improved intersection visibility at multiple intersections.
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Finally, curb extensions and turn-lane removals will be studied and designed as part of future planned CIP projects on Honolulu Avenue and Montrose Avenue as they intersect La Crescenta Avenue.

Bicycle Transportation Plan
The project corridor is also identified in the Bicycle Transportation Plan (BTP) as a priority area and study corridor for the installation of an improved bicycle facility. In April 2021, following the direction of the BTP, staff hired a professional engineering consultant, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., to study the corridor for potential bicycle facility improvements given the current traffic conditions and roadway constraints. There were two alternatives considered, as described below.

Alternative 1: Bike Lanes
The study found that the installation of Class II bike lanes can be accommodated by repurposing the roadway for the entire 1.6-mile project length. Roadway repurposing would transform two travel-lanes in each direction on La Crescenta Avenue to one travel lane, create a two-way center running left-turn lane, and a dedicated bike lane in each direction for cyclists, while preserving existing on-street parking. Additionally, staff has found it feasible to provide protected bicycle lanes with either a buffered area in between the bicycle lane and travel lane, or the bicycle lane and parking lane, consisting of raised delineators and pavement striping.

As defined in the BTP, roadway repurposing is used to promote connectivity and enhance safety for bicycles or pedestrians, and/or may be used as a traffic calming measure to address speeding and aggressive driving. Additionally, roadway repurposing is planned to create space for bike lanes on multi-lane streets on which traffic volumes could be accommodated with fewer lanes.

The installation of Class II bicycle lanes would provide better connectivity and enhanced safety for cyclists. Furthermore, there are intermittent left-turn pockets only at intersections along La Crescenta Avenue that serve one direction of traffic, and the installation of a two-way left turn lane would provide a continuous lane that would allow drivers to pull out of the travel lane to initiate and end left-turns, potentially reducing multiple conflict points that exist without a two-way left turn lane, such as turning maneuvers, head-on collisions, and predominantly rear-end collisions. Finally, the installation of a Class II bicycle lane would decrease VMT by introducing new active transportation means and would also potentially decrease speeds along this corridor.

However, the study found that the removal of travel lanes will result in a reduction of available vehicle capacity and potential cut-through traffic in the residential neighborhoods in the vicinity of La Crescenta Avenue throughout the project corridor.

Alternative 2: Bike Sharrows
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addition to improved signage. This type of bicycle facility would also preserve on-street parking, including the existing travel lanes in each direction.

Furthermore, although sharrows are allowed on roadways with speeds greater than 35 mph per state standards, they are placed in the right-hand vehicle travel lanes and may pose a challenge in allowing motor vehicles to safely pass bicyclists. Sharrows are also not a current accepted best bicycle infrastructure improvement practice. Additionally, the study found that the addition of sharrows will not result in a reduction of available vehicle capacity and/or VMT.

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
The multi-modal benefits to the community as a result of this project will include the following:
•More livable communities;
•Improved safety for all users;
•More walking and bicycling to improve public health;
•Increased transportation choices; and
•Reduced fuel consumption and vehicle emissions, including greenhouse gas reduction and improved air quality with the reduction of VMT.

The Public Works Department reached out to Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) to obtain Measure R funding to help fund portions of the project design and construction. Measure R is a half-cent sales tax for Los Angeles County that finances new transportation projects and programs. In November 2008, Measure R was approved by two-thirds majority, committing a projected $40 billion to traffic relief and transportation upgrades throughout the County over its 30-year life span. The City’s share of Measure R funds for Highway Operational Improvements is approximately $98.5 million dollars.

The traffic signal modifications, signing/striping, bicycle facility, and street improvements in the vicinity of the signalized intersections at Shirlyjean Street and Roselawn Avenue as part of the La Crescenta Avenue Rehabilitation Project are included in Los Angeles County Metro Board’s approved project list in the amount of $1,650,000. Staff has executed a Funding Agreement (FA) with Metro for this project under FA Number 9200000000MR310.54.

The project scope also includes the removal of an obsolete crosswalk in the project area. In August of 2020, staff conducted a virtual public hearing regarding the removal of an existing crosswalk at the intersection of La Crescenta Avenue and Roselawn Avenue. The public hearing was broadcast on the City’s YouTube channel. During the public hearing, the public was informed of the reasoning for the removal of the unused crosswalk, and was given the opportunity to ask questions and provide comments, and no objection was filed with the City for the removal of the crosswalk at the south leg of the intersection that leads to an in-accessible area alongside the Verdugo Wash. 83 of 108

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Moreover, at approximately 60% project design completion, a virtual community presentation was conducted on February 17, 2022, and approximately 2,100 notifications were sent to property owners and occupants along the project limits notifying them of the meeting and encouraging their participation, which was broadcast as well on the City’s YouTube channel. During the meeting, the public was informed of the project details, bicycle infrastructure alternatives, construction schedule, future City and contractor notifications, and the impacts of construction work in the neighborhood.

After briefing the City Council on the project status and the community meetings, staff was asked to gain an even better perspective on community input for the critical facility alternative choices, therefore, staff conducted additional outreach to impacted residents, community groups, merchant and community associations, a neighboring town council, and chambers of commerce.

Feedback received throughout the process includes in-person comments, emails, and phone calls. Additionally, two social media outreach events took place by the Glendale Police Department and the Montrose Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce for various community stakeholders, including a postcard mailing highlighting the project, directing the community to the proper references for project information, providing contact information, and encouraging the community to provide feedback.

The following is a summary of all the community engagement efforts to date, including a summary of the support received for each alternative. It should be noted that different entities approached this issue differently. For example, the MSPA took a single position, as a body, with regards to the alternatives, while Oakmont Woods Community Association allowed participants to voice their support for the alternatives, individually:
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Transportation and Parking Commission (TPC)
On August 18, 2022, staff presented this project to the TPC. The project details were shared, including the bicycle facility alternatives, outreach efforts as of the TPC meeting date, and next steps. A total of 63 people voiced support for Alternative 1: Bike Lanes and a total of five people voice support for Alternative 2: Bike Sharrows. The commission then brought forward a motion to support Alternative 1: Bike Lanes, and the commissioners voted 3-1 in support of the motion, however, one of the commissioners voting in support of the motion asked for even more outreach to occur.

In summary and to date, the Public Works Department has conducted two general project overview meetings, an additional five in-person meetings, five virtual meetings, two email campaigns, and multiple social media informational updates. As a result of our efforts, we have reached out to multiple stakeholders for this project through a concerted effort and presented to any group or organization from the community who accepted our invitation to speak to them and their membership to publicize the project details to as many impacted stakeholders as possible. Therefore, our recommendation is to move forward with Alternative 1: Bike Lanes. This alternative will further improve safety and active transportation for various modes of travel throughout the corridor and serve the project goals.

It should be noted that the tabulation of the public outreach results is to show the extent of the work that staff did to construct as diverse as possible a window onto the community’s thoughts on this very important project. Staff’s recommendation, however, is based on evaluating all the different elements of this project, including the traffic flow and safety considerations.

Be that as it may and considering the impact that this project will have on the community, staff also considered a third alternative. The third alternative would consist of a pilot program of implementing Alternative 1 as a quick-build demonstration project and is designed to be implemented before any street rehabilitation work is completed.

Quick-build street design projects are an ideal approach to deliver active transportation improvements fast and affordably. Quick-build projects implement active transportation improvements using low-cost materials, such as traffic marking paint, flexible delineators, and signage, on a compressed timeline. On La Crescenta Avenue, this alternative will temporarily remove the existing striping and repaint the roadway to incorporate the installation of a Class II bicycle lane within a realigned roadway of one lane of travel in each direction and a center-running turn lane. This alternative can be modified in response to on-the-ground feedback. That feedback to the actual temporary design becomes the final public input process for the eventual project if the public supports making it permanent.

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and project locations, and provides the public with staff contact information for questions, discussion, and/or input.

If Council decides to move forward with staff’s recommended bicycle facility alternative, Public Works Department will host another in-person outreach event at 90% design plan and present actual plans and details to inform the public of the proposed corridor improvements once more, before construction begins.

FISCAL IMPACT
The engineer’s estimate for each alternative is as follows:
•Alternative 1 is $8,000,000
•Alternative 2 is $7,435,000
•Alternative 3 is $750,000
The first two alternatives include funding from the State Gas Tax, Measure R Regional Return, Measure S CIP Fund, Measure W Fund, Sewer Fund, and Glendale Water and Power. The third alternative can be funded by either the Measure S CIP Fund, State Gas Tax Fund, or a combination of both.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Project is categorically exempt from environmental review because of CEQA Guidelines §§ 15301.

ALTERNATIVES
Alternative 1: Removal of one travel lane in each direction, installation of a center turn lane, and installation of dedicated bicycle lanes, as part of all other previously identified La Crescenta Avenue Rehabilitation Project elements.

Alternative 2: Keep the current designation of a Class III bicycle route with the addition of new B-Type green shared roadway pavement markings “sharrows” in the outer most travel lane in each direction, as part of all other previously identified La Crescenta Avenue Rehabilitation Project elements.

Alternative 3: Recommend a quick-build alternative consisting of restriping the roadway to accommodate a class II bike lane, one travel lane in each direction, and a center running turn lane.

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ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Prepared by:

Sarkis Oganesyan, P.E., Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer Pastor Casanova, T.E., Principal Traffic Engineer
Armen Avazian, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer
Rustom Tavitian, P.E., Civil Engineer I
Reviewed by:

Yazdan T. Emrani, P.E., Director of Public Works
Approved by:

Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager

EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1: Project Location Map
Exhibit 2: Feedback Summary of Project Outreach Efforts 87 of 108

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MOTION
Moved by Council Member , seconded
by Council Member , that the Council of the City of
Glendale hereby recommends Alternative No. ____ for the La Crescenta Avenue Rehabilitation Project, as set forth in the report of the Director of Public Works dated October 18, 2022.

Votes as follows:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

City Clerk
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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Findings regarding Approval of Design Review Case No. PDR 2101078 for a three-story, 82-room hotel at 1633 Victory Boulevard

1. Resolution Adopting a Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program

2. Motion Sustaining the Design Review Board's Decision to Approve the Design Review Case and Making Findings in Support Thereof.

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Action Calendar
Approved for October 18, 2022 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Council held a duly noticed public hearing on September 27, 2022 to hear appeals of Design Review Board Case No. PDR 2101078 pertaining to a 3-story, 82-room hotel at 1633 Victory Blvd. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Council voted 3-2 to approve the project with a modification of the conditions imposed by the Design Review Board.

The Council continued the matter and directed the staff to draft revised findings and conditions of approval consistent with their direction. 91 of 108

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COUNCIL PRIORITIES
N/A.

RECOMMENDATION
That the Council adopt the resolution approving the CEQA document and the motion approving DRB Case No. PDR 2101078 with findings and conditions.

BACKGROUND
The Council held a duly noticed public hearing on September 27, 2022 to hear appeals of Design Review Board Case No. PDR 2101078 (“Design Review Case”) pertaining to a 3-story, 82-room hotel at 1633 Victory Blvd. (“Project”). At the conclusion of the hearing, the Council voted 3-2 to approve the Design Review Case with a modification of the conditions imposed by the Design Review Board (“DRB”). The Council continued the matter and directed the staff to draft revised findings and conditions of approval consistent with its direction.

ANALYSIS
This matter was heard for two appeals of the DRB’s approval of the Design Review Case.

The applicant appealed certain conditions imposed by the DRB and another appellant appealed the approval of the Design Review Case. The Council approved the Design Review Case, but removed DRB Condition No. 1 which required the reduction of the massing at the second and third level expansions at the eastern and western facades to be more consistent with the Original Project.

The Council also added the following condition (Condition No. 13):

The block wall that spans the entire length of the north property line, extending to the Winchester Avenue right-of-way shall be set back a minimum of 3 feet from the western property line (right-of-way along Winchester Avenue), and a the first five to ten feet of the wall shall be constructed with a combination of concrete blocks finished with stucco and wrought iron (e.g. three-foot tall block wall and three-foot tall wrought iron above) to enhance the line-of-site between pedestrians walking on Winchester Avenue and the adjacent driveway.

The Council’s approval also sustains and adopts the DRB’s findings pertaining to the Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration (“SMND”) for the Project, and a resolution adopting those findings is included with this item.

Finally, the City Attorney recommends the addition of a condition to require the applicant to defend and indemnify the City in the event of a legal challenge to the project approvals (Condition No. 14). This is a fairly standard condition imposed on project approvals that the City Attorney will be seeking for all project approvals that come before Council.
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STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
N/A.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
As noted above, the SMND was prepared for the Project. The Design Review Board adopted the SMND and imposed a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan. This Council action will sustain the adoption of the SMND, make CEQA findings, and adopt the MMRP.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
The names and business addresses of the members of the board of directors, the chairperson, CEO, COO, CFO, Subcontractors and any person or entity with more than 10% interest in the companies affected by this item are attached as Exhibit 1.

ALTERNATIVES
Alternative 1: The Council can adopt the resolution adopting the SMND and MMRP and the motion approving the Design Review Case, making findings, and imposing conditions.

Alternative 2: The Council can choose not to adopt the SMND, MMRP and the Design Review Case. If the Council does not adopt the resolution and motion it will need to provide further direction.

Alternative 3: The Council can modify the proposed motion consistent with evidence in the Design Review Case.

Alternative 4: The Council can take another action not proposed by staff.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Prepared by:

Michael J. Garcia, City Attorney
Approved by:

Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS

1. Campaign Finance Disclosure
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A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE,

CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A SUBSEQUENT MITIGATED NEGATIVE

DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING

PROGRAM PREPARED PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FOR THE PROJECT LOCATED
AT 1633 VICTORY BOULEVARD, GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA
WHEREAS, the City of Glendale, as the lead agency, prepared an Initial Study on behalf of Design Review Case No. PDR 2101078 for the development of a 42,310 square foot, three- story, 82 room hotel with a two level subterranean garage containing 67 parking spaces to be located at 1633 Victory Boulevard (the “Project”), and on April 28, 2022, the Deputy Director of Community Development approved preparation of a Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration, and Mitigation, Monitoring and Reporting Program (“MMRP”) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; and
WHEREAS, the Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration and MMRP were made available for a 20-day public review and comment period, and twenty-two public comments were received; and
WHEREAS, the Glendale Design Review Board (“DRB”) adopted the Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration and granted design review approval for the Project on July 14, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the City Council heard appeals of the DRB’s approval of the Project and Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration on September 27, 2022; and WHEREAS, the City Council exercising its independent judgment, has read, reviewed and analyzed the Initial Study and all reports and appendices in connection with the Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project, has considered public testimony and based thereon the City Council finds and determines that the proposed Subsequent MMRP will reduce all impacts to a less than significant level and that the Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration and MMRP were prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act; and
WHEREAS, the Glendale Planning Division has been identified as the custodian of record for the Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration and MMRP.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The recitals as set forth herein above are true and correct.

SECTION 2. The Council finds that the Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City of Glendale as the lead agency.

SECTION 3. On the basis of the whole of the record including the Initial Study, the comments and responses thereto on the Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration and testimony received during hearings on the Project, the Council finds that there is no substantial evidence that the Project will have a significant effect on the environment that cannot be mitigated through the measures proposed in the MMRP for the Project. 94 of 108

2 C:\inetpub\wwwroot\multitenant\temp\CC_10182022_Resolution_8C1.pdf SECTION 4. The Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the Project to be located at 1633 Victory Boulevard, is hereby adopted and approved as being prepared in conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) with the following mitigation measures, monitoring and reporting actions (MMRP) imposed to reduce identified impacts to less than significant levels:

GEO -1In the event that paleontological resources are unearthed during the proposed project-related subsurface activities all earth-disturbing work within a 100-meter radius must be temporary suspended or redirected until a paleontologist has evaluated the nature and significance of the find. After the find has been appropriately mitigated, work in the area may resume.

Monitoring Action: Onsite monitoring during grading and excavation activities
Timing: During any site grading or excavation activities (site inspection)
Responsibility: Director of Community Development
HAZ – 1A soil management plan (SMP) shall be prepared prior to issuance of any grading permit on the subject property. The SMP shall require that a geologist/environmental professional be on-site during site grading and excavation activities to monitor for potentially impacted soils not identified during the Phase II assessment prepared by Conservation Consulting International (CCI) and to perform South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1166 monitoring. The SMP shall also include recommended actions for handling and disposing of potentially impacted soils, if identified during site grading and excavation activities.

Monitoring Action: Preparation of Soil Management Plan
Onsite monitoring during grading and
excavation activities
Timing: Prior to issuance of grading permit (plan review) During any site grading or excavation activities
(site inspection)
Responsibility: Director of Public Works
Director of Community Development
NOISE -1 The hours of operation for the outdoor terrace shall be limited to between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM Monday through Sunday.

Monitoring Action: After issuance of a certificate of occupancy Timing: Ongoing
Responsibility: Director of Community Development
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3 C:\inetpub\wwwroot\multitenant\temp\CC_10182022_Resolution_8C1.pdf NOISE -2 The use of amplified sound shall be strictly prohibited.

Monitoring Action: Upon Complaints to Neighborhood Code Enforcement
Timing: Ongoing
Responsibility: Director of Community Development
TRIBAL-1 Prior to the issuance of demolition, grading or building permits for the project, the applicant shall submit written verification that a qualified archaeological monitor has been retained to monitor ground disturbance necessary to prepare the ground surface.

Monitoring Action: Plan review
Timing: Prior to issuance of development permits (plan
review).

Responsibility: Director of Community Development

TRIBAL-2 A Tribal representative, procured by the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians, shall monitor soil-disturbances occurring within the initial five (5) feet [in depth] of excavation from the surface.

Monitoring Action: Site Inspection
Timing: During ground disturbing activities
Responsibility: Tribal Representative
SECTION 5. The proposed Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared was published and duly noticed as required by law.

Adopted this _______ day of __________________________, 2022. ___________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
City Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, Suzie Abajian, Ph.D., City Clerk of the City of Glendale, certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Glendale, California, at a regular meeting held on the ___________ day of _________________, 2022, and that same was adopted by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
____________________________
City Clerk
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c:\inetpub\wwwroot\multitenant\temp\cc_10182022_motion_8c2.pdf MOTION
Moved by Council Member _____________________________, seconded by Council Member _________________________, that upon review and consideration of all documents, materials and exhibits relative to the appeal of the Design Review Board’s (DRB) approval of Design Review Board Case No. PDR 2101078, located at 1633 Victory Boulevard (the “Design Review Case”), and after having conducted a public hearing on the appeal on September 27, 2022, pursuant to the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995 (“GMC”), and after having reviewed the materials, and receiving testimony, the Council of the City of Glendale, California, based upon all of the evidence in the record, hereby SUSTAINS the Design Review Board’s decision to APPROVE the Design Review Case based on the findings and conclusions set forth in the September 27, 2022 Report to Council from the Director of Community Development, including any attachments thereto, and based on the following findings and amended conditions of approval:

FINDINGS
In approving the Design Review Case, the Council hereby makes the following findings:

1.Site Planning
The proposed site planning is appropriate, as modified by any proposed conditions, to the site and its surroundings for the following reasons:
a. Similar to the Original Project, the Revised Project's building footprint follows the square shape of the lot. While the Revised Project proposes to reduce the northern interior setback to 11-feet, 6-inches, the proposed street and interior setbacks of the building will comply with the Zoning Code. b. Traffic circulation onto and within the site will remain the same as the Original Project. Access into the subterranean garage will be via an existing alley located west of the project site and away from the Victory Boulevard/Winchester Avenue intersection.
c. The revised outdoor terrace at the second level is appropriately sited on the 98 of 108

c:\inetpub\wwwroot\multitenant\temp\cc_10182022_motion_8c2.pdf building. As recommended by staff, the landscape planter is conditioned to span the entire length of the outdoor terrace and the 7-foot tall screen wall with acoustical panels be returned to the planter to visually obscure and buffer potential noise onto the neighboring property.
d. Ground cover and shrubs will be provided along the right-of-ways to provide texture and pedestrian interest at the street level. As recommended by staff, a condition for the landscaped design at the northern interior yard is to be revised to include a similar variety of canopy trees, shrubs and ground cover as was provided by the Original Project to provide visual relief for the abutting parcel. e. The paved walkway at the northern interior yard is conditioned to be eliminated and return the layered landscaping design that was provided by the Original Project, and the portions of the paved walkway providing emergency egress out of the building and onto the public alley are conditioned to remain.

2.Massing and Scale
a. With the exception of the rooftop mechanical equipment screens conditioned to be lowered and the utility service structures (e.g. stairwells and elevator shaft), the Project is three stories high and has an overall height of 35-feet. The building height relates to the varied urban context along Victory Boulevard, as the site is surrounded by an existing 3-story, multi-family residential building to the southeast, a one-story, commercial/industrial buildings to the south and across the street, and a one-story gas station to the northwest. However, to the north and along Winchester Avenue, there is an existing single-family residential neighborhood consisting of multiple one-story, single-family dwellings. The north side of the Original Project was only one story high with an outdoor terrace and pool above. This scale related to the neighborhood context and provided a transitional mass that reflected the sale of the abutting one-story single- family residence. The Revised Project will continue a 3-story profile along the western, eastern and northern facades to provide additional hotel guestrooms, and will eliminate the Original Design's stepped down transition toward the adjoining single-family neighborhood. This design, however, is not inconsistent with 99 of 108

c:\inetpub\wwwroot\multitenant\temp\cc_10182022_motion_8c2.pdf existing development in the vicinity of the Revised Project. b. The Revised Project proposes to expand the building footprint closer to the northern interior property line and continue the hotel's 3-story profile along the western, eastern and northern facades. The northern facade is designed with a long continuous walls that are conditioned to provide more articulation. c. The Revised Project’s design employs a variety of architectural strategies to avoid overbearing forms, such as variations in building height, recessed volumes and with conditions incorporated, the final design will break up/articulate all street facing facades.

3.Building Design and Detailing:

Finish materials incorporated in the Revised Project include the primary use of stone veneer at the ground level and laminate panels (Trespa Meteon) with a wood-like appearance at the recessed front entry. At the second and third level of the building, the elevations are clad with smooth stucco painted with a variety of colors (dark blue, white, and light grey), and laminate panels (Trespa Meteon) at limited areas at the southern (Victory Boulevard) and northern facades to add visual variety. As conditioned the overall pattern and placement of materials at the north facade will be redesigned at the upper floor levels (second and third) to improve the hierarchy of applied finishes, as well as improve the appearance of the facade.

4.CEQA
A Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration (“SMND”) for the Revised Project was prepared and circulated April 28, 2022 to May 19, 2022 for a 20-day review period. The Council has adopted the SMND and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (“MMRP”), and has reviewed the SMND and MMRP and considered all testimony and materials presented prior to taking this action.
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In approving the Design Review Case, the Council imposes the following conditions of approval:

1. At the outdoor terrace at the second level along the northern façade, the landscape planter and 7-foot tall acoustic screen wall shall span the entire length of the terrace and to buffer the neighboring property from views and potential noise.

2. Provide window openings at the ground level of the Winchester (east) façade to enhance the pedestrian experience and to avoid a blank wall at the street.

3. If allowed by Building & Safety, relocate the egress staircase at the east side of the courtyard to reduce or eliminate its visibility from the street and neighboring properties. If this is not possible, provide a privacy screen at the north side of the upper landing and a solid railing for the entire run of the staircase.

4. The landscape design at the northern interior yard should be revised to re- introduce a layered design that includes a variety of canopy trees, shrubs and ground cover, and return the previously-approved landscape buffer.

5. The paved walkway at the northern interior yard should be removed and replaced with layered landscaping. Portions of the paved walkway providing emergency egress out of the building and onto the public alley located at the northwestern portion of the lot should remain to comply with Fire and Building & Safety codes.

6. Raise the height of the proposed concrete masonry unit (CMU) wall along the northern interior property line to be 8-feet high. Clad the wall with stucco on both sides to allow the wall to reflect the stucco cladding of the hotel building.

7. Relocate the backflow preventer located at the street front yard along Winchester Avenue to the parking garage or at the north side of the alley.

8. Prior to & Building & Safety plan check submittal, the rooftop mechanical screens are to be lowered to comply with the Zoning Code and for applicant provide plans demonstrating how the roof top equipment will be adequately obscured from view.

9. The overall pattern and placement of materials at the north facade should be redesigned at the upper floor levels (second and third) to improve the hierarchy of applied finishes, as well as improve the appearance of the façade.

10. Provide greater articulation and design character at the north façade, possibly by providing variation in parapet heights, changes in wall plane, incorporation 101 of 108

c:\inetpub\wwwroot\multitenant\temp\cc_10182022_motion_8c2.pdf of windows featuring high sill heights to preclude views toward the neighbors to the north, and/or other design revision to achieve this goal.

11. Revise the design of the street façade at the lobby to make it more distinctive and inviting, possibly by widening its street frontage, incorporating additional architectural design features, and/or other design changes to achieve this goal.

12. Prior to Building & Safety plan check submittal, a lighting plan shall be provided to staff demonstrating lighting detail that are appropriate to the building design and shielded to avoid spillover onto adjacent properties.

13. The block wall that spans the entire length of the north property line, extending to the Winchester Avenue right-of-way shall be set back a minimum of 3 feet from the western property line (right-of-way along Winchester Avenue), and a the first five to ten feet of the wall shall be constructed with a combination of concrete blocks finished with stucco and wrought iron (e.g. three-foot tall block wall and three-foot tall wrought iron above) to enhance the line-of-site between pedestrians walking on Winchester Avenue and the adjacent driveway.

14. The Revised Project owner(s)/applicant(s), and its/their successors and assigns (the “Applicant”), shall indemnify the City of Glendale, its agents, officers and employees (collectively the “City”) from any claim, action, liability or proceeding against the City to attack, set aside, void or annul the Revised Project or any of the proceedings, acts or determinations taken, done or made as a result of City's processing and/or approval of the Revised Project, as specified below. The Applicant's obligation to indemnify shall apply to any lawsuit or challenge against the City alleging failure to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act or compliance with the requirements of any other federal, state, or local laws, including but not limited to general plan and zoning requirements.

Each Applicant's obligation to indemnify the City shall include, but not be limited to, payment of all court costs and attorneys' fees, costs of any judgments or awards against the City, damages, and/or settlement costs, which arise out of City's processing and/or approval of the Project, except that an applicant shall only be responsible for indemnifying the City in the amount of liability which is equal to the proportion of fault caused by the Applicant, as determined by a court. Where any court action results in a ruling for the plaintiff/petitioner, the Applicant and the City shall request a determination 102 of 108

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Vote as follows:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
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City of Glendale, Community Development Department (9/12/11)

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1633 Victory Blvd, Glendale, CA 91201 ENTITLEMENTS REQUESTED: 84-Unit Hotel
I hereby acknowledge, on behalf of the applicant(s) and owner(s)/lessor(s) for the project above, that the applicant seeking entitlement has received the campaign finance disclos
ure forms related to applicants seeking entitlement before the City Council, Redevelopment Agency and Hous
ing Authority. I acknowledge it is the applicant’s
responsibility to review t
he requirements of the City’s campaign finance ordinance, including its disclosure obligations and its applicability to the applicant and its contractors and subcontractors
, which include architects, engineers, design professionals, prime or general contractors
, and subcontractors retained by the applicant at the time the application
is pending before the Council, Redevelopment Agency or Housing Authority.

Executed on 3
/6/2021 at Glendale, California
Applicant’s Signature_________________________________, Print Applicant’s Full Name Anand Desai

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT OF

CAMPAIGN FINANCE DISCLOSURE
(To Be Submitted at Time of Application Submittal)
Submit to Permit Services Center, 633 E. Broadway, Rm. 101. For more information call 818-54
8-3200.
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Glendale City Council
October 18, 2022