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DECEMBER 13, 2022
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Report of the City Clerk of the City Council, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the Tuesday, December 13, 2022 Special Public Meeting of the City Council was posted on Thursday, December 8, 2022 on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.
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A
SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING
of the City Council is hereby called to meet at
3:00
PM
on
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
, in the Council Chamber, 613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor
,
Glendale, CA 91206 to consider the following item(s) of business, to wit;
1. City Manager, re: Update to City Council Adopted Work Plan a. Motion to Note and File Report
2. Community Development, re: Community Development Annual Update
3. Public Works, re: Sanitary Sewer CCTV Assessment Project
ADJOURNMENT
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1 CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM
Report: Update to City Council Adopted Workplan
•Motion to Note and File Report
COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Action Item
Approved for December 13, 2022 calendar
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Through the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Workplan, City Council established four priority areas and projects that fall into each area. These priority areas are, in no particular order:
-Environmental Stewardship
-Housing
-Mobility/Connectivity/Safety
-Infrastructure
Staff committed to providing regular updates to the Council on the status of the items in the workplan. This report discusses the Workplan status as of December 2022.
Of the 55 workplan projects:
-15 projects have been completed (27%)
-13 projects are 50-99% complete (24%)
-5 projects are 25-49% complete (9%)
-21 projects are 1-24% complete (38%)
-1 project has not been started (2%)
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5 COUNCIL PRIORITIES
The workplan represents the priority areas as determined by City Council for Fiscal Year 2022-23. These priorities include:
•Environmental Stewardship
•Housing
•Mobility/Connectivity/Safety
•Infrastructure
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council note and file the report.
BACKGROUND
The City of Glendale held a City Council governance workshop in the form of a Special City Council meeting on November 6, 2021. The workshop provided an opportunity for Councilmembers to develop a shared understanding of high-performance governance best practices, discuss norms, establish priorities for the next budget year, and strengthen teamwork and leadership skills.
As part of the priority setting discussion, the following four areas were identified by the City Council:
•Environmental Stewardship
•Housing
•Mobility/Connectivity/Safety
•Infrastructure
Following the November 6 meeting, staff prepared a workplan that identified projects, programs and initiatives beyond the normal workload, designed to carry out the Council’s four highest priorities as highlighted above.
The City Manager presented the draft workplan to Council on December 7, 2021, at a public meeting. After review and discussion, Councilmembers provided additional projects and initiatives they wanted to be incorporated into the workplan. Council further directed staff to incorporate said priorities and workplan into the 2022-23 Fiscal Year Budget. The final workplan is attached as Exhibit A.
ANALYSIS
Since the adoption of the Workplan, City departments have implemented many projects and programs. The following figure provides a summary of the status of the Workplan projects as of December 2022:
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5 Figure 1. The status of Workplan projects as of December 2022.
A breakdown of project status by priority area will be shown during the presentation to Council.
STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
The establishment of the Workplan clarifies City Council’s priorities to City staff and Glendale residents. Regularly communicating the status of the Workplan helps provide transparency of the process and understanding of how much progress is being made at City Hall.
The following stakeholders have been identified:
-City Council
-City staff
-Residents of Glendale
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
N/A
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5 CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
This item is exempt from campaign disclosure requirements.
ALTERNATIVES
1. N note and file the report.
2. Propose revisions to the Workplan.
3. Consider any other alternatives.
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Prepared by:
Elena Bolbolian, Chief Innovation Officer
Approved by:
Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager
EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A: Workplan
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5 Exhibit A: Workplan
Workplan FY 2022-23
INTRODUCTION
The City of Glendale held a City Council governance workshop in the form of a Special City Council meeting on November 6, 2021. The workshop provided an opportunity for members of the City Council to develop a shared understanding of high-performance governance best practices, discuss norms, establish priorities for the next budget year, and strengthen teamwork and leadership skills.
As part of the priority-setting discussion, the following four areas were identified by the City Council:
Following the November 6 meeting, City staff prepared a workplan that identified projects, programs and initiatives beyond the normal workload, designed to carry out the Council’s four highest priorities as highlighted above.
The City Manager presented the draft workplan to Council on December 7, 2021, at a public meeting. After review and discussion, Council members provided additional projects and initiatives they wanted to be incorporated into the workplan. Council further directed staff to incorporate said priorities and workplan into the preparation of the 2022-23 Fiscal Year Budget. This document represents the final workplan.
Environmental
Stewardship Housing
Mobility/
Connectivity/
Safety
Infrastructure
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5 ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
Departments Responsible: Water & Power, Management Services, Public Works, Community Services & Parks, Community Development and Fire Department
1. Complete Climate Action & Adaptation Plan. (MSD)
2. Clean/Renewable Energy Development, Investments & Purchase Agreements. (GWP)
3. Identify and develop local solar energy storage at a minimum of 2 City-owned properties. (GWP)
4. Establish fuel crew to mitigate threat of wildfires around GWP & City infrastructure (GWP/FD)
5. Plant 1,500 new trees to increase tree canopy from 21% to 25% over the next 10 years. (PW)
6. Regulate the use of single use plastics for food service providers in order to reduce litter. (MSD)
7. Develop a “reach code” (above & beyond CA Energy Code) for electrification of new building construction. (MSD)
8. Conduct public outreach and implement organics diversion and compliance requirements. (PW)
9. Explore distributed energy resources (DER). (GWP)
10.Assess City owned sites for feasibility of installing solar panels. (GWP)
11.Pilot cool surface/pavement on Lot #2. (PW)
12.Develop a policy discussion and potential ordinance to ban gas-powered leaf blowers and other landscape equipment Citywide. (CDD)
13.Replace City-owned gas powered hand held equipment to electrical. (CSP) 8 of 13
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5 HOUSING
Departments Responsible: Community Development, City Attorney’s Office
1. Complete grading and begin framing of 900 E. Broadway affordable housing project. (CDD)
2. Seek tax credit funding and begin construction of 920 E. Broadway affordable housing project. (CDD)
3. Seek tax credit funding and begin construction of 515 Pioneer affordable housing project. (CDD)
4. Identify & potentially acquire property for next affordable housing project. (CDD)
5. Seek approval of and (re)establish 2 housing assistance programs (CDD):
a. Monthly Housing Subsidy Program
b. First Time Home Buyer Program
6. Establish and adopt objective design standards and streamline process consistent with State law (CDD):
a. Single-family homes (SB 9)
b. Multi-family (Housing Accountability Act)
7. Adopt South Glendale Community Plan and associated zoning (Tropico, multifamily development standards) (CDD)
a. Explore housing standards amendments in the Downtown to increase the production of housing (i.e. minimum unit size; minimum parking requirements).
8. Adopt the Housing Element of the Glendale General Plan. (CDD)
9. Complete Tenant/Landlord Committee prescribed scope of work. (CDD)
10. Complete East/West Community Plan historic survey and context statement. (CDD)
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5 MOBILITY/CONNECTIVITY/SAFETY
Departments Responsible: Community Development, Public Works and Police Department
1. Update Citywide Bicycle Transportation Plan. (PW/CDD)
2. Complete Verdugo Wash Visioning and begin Environmental Review process. (CDD)
3. Establish and adopt Vision Zero Policy including Local Roadway Safety Plan (CDD, PW, PD)
4. Implement Phase I of Citywide Pedestrian Safety Plan (PW) a. Glendale Ave from Doran St to Broadway
b. San Fernando Rd from Raymond Ave to Davis Ave
c. Wilson Ave from Central Ave to Adams St
d. Complete Design of Colorado Street Pedestrian Improvements Project e. Seek funding for design of Phase II of Honolulu Corridor
5. Start design of Phase II projects for Citywide Pedestrian Safety Plan (PW) a. Incorporate creative crosswalks at appropriate locations
6. Conduct weekly enforcement focused on education and based on primary collision factors. (PD)
7. Deliver a presentation to City Council on AB 43 (speed limits). (PW)
8. Implement permanent slow streets program. (PW)
9. Continue discussions with State legislators regarding automated speed enforcement. (PD)
10.Explore transit opportunities to move people internally around the City and connect neighborhoods. (CDD)
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5 INFRASTRUCTURE
Departments Responsible: Public Works, Water & Power, Community Development, Community Services & Parks, City Attorney’s Office, Information Technology, Fire Department, Library, Arts & Culture
1. Complete Seismic & Functional Retrofit of Fire Stations 23 & 27. (PW/Fire)
2. Develop a 10-Year Seismic & Functional Retrofit Master Plan for remaining fire stations. (PW/Fire)
3. Begin Central Library Roof Replacement Project. (PW/LAC)
4. Award contract for Central Library Youth Spaces Renovation. (PW/LAC)
5. Begin construction of Artsakh Avenue Improvements. (PW/CDD)
6. Retain consultant for preparation of plans and specifications for Central Park. (CDD)
7. Select turf option and execute construction contract for Fremont Park Renovation Project. (PW/CSP)
8. Obtain environment clearance and start design development for Glendale-LA Garden River Pedestrian/Bike Bridge. (PW/CSP)
9. Rockhaven Project (PW/CSP/CDD)
a. Remove and replace roofing of 10 structures
b. Complete schematic plan including a museum dedicated to the legacy of Agnes Richards and the compassionate care for women with mental health challenges
10.Complete Storm Drain Master Plan. (PW)
11.Complete (Phase 1 of 3) of CCTV of the Sanitary Sewer Collection System. (PW)
12.Fleet Electrification Plan (PW)
a. Conduct needs assessment to determine cost of transitioning fleet to zero emission model and develop a funding strategy for its implementation.
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13.Install 60 EV Chargers at City Parks, City Parking Lots and Structures and curbside locations. (GWP)
14.Grayson Energy Center Project (GWP)
15.Scholl Canyon Biogas Project (GWP)
a. Purchase 4 internal combustion engines
b. Complete demolition and 50% of construction
16.Complete construction of the fiber network backbone with service offerings for business customers, anchor institutions, and third party service providers. (GWP/IT)
17.Finish Wi-Fi Master Plan and begin implementation (IT)
18.Complete FY 2022-23 CIP projects to address street and sidewalk improvements. (PW)
19.Continue upgrading grid with 4kv to 12 kv conversions. (GWP)
20.Complete Scholl Landfill closure/post closure analysis and report. (GWP & PW)
21.Explore distributed energy resources (DER). (GWP)
22.Research and prepare a report on an Infrastructure Bond. (PW) 12 of 13
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M O T I O N
Moved by Council Member , seconded by Council Member , that the City Council hereby directs staff to note and file the December 13, 2022, staff report from the City’s Chief Innovation Officer proving an update to the City Council’s adopted Work Plan.
Vote as follows:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
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