Agenda packet, first session — Glendale City Council, May 14, 2024

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MAY 14, 2024

ROLL CALL

1. CLOSED SESSION
– 1:00 PM ( To Commence at 2:00 PM)
a.

Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Initiation of Litigation: Pursuant to Paragraphs of Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
b.

Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation: Significant Exposure to

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Litigation Pursuant to Paragraphs (d)(2) and (e)(3) of Government Code Section 54956.9
c.

Conference with Real Property Negotiators: City-designated negotiator: Bradley Calvert. Negotiating Party: Trader Joe’s Property: 2448-2460 Honolulu Avenue.

Instructions to the negotiator(s) will concern the price and terms of payment for the sale of City-owned property
d.

Public Employee Performance Evaluation – City Attorney

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

Flag Salute: Mayor Elen Asatryan
b.

Invocation: Dr. Suzie Abajian, City Clerk
c.

Report of the City Clerk, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the May 14, 2024 Regular Meeting of the Glendale City Council was Posted on May 9, 2024, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.

3. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
a.

Agenda Preview for the Meetings of Tuesday, May 21, 2024 b.

Proclamation Designating May 2024 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
c.

Proclamation Designating May 2024 as Jewish Heritage Month

City Clerk, re: Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 30, 2024 and the Regular City Council and Special City Council Meetings of May 7, 2024 b.

Public Works, re:

Award Construction Contract for the Scholl Canyon Perimeter Fencing Replacement Project

1. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with Izurieta Fence Company, Inc., for the Scholl Canyon Perimeter Fencing Replacement Project, Specification No. 3960, in the amount of $153,664, plus a 10% contingency of $15,366
c.

Public Works, re: Award of Professional Services Agreement (PSA) for Montrose Parking Analysis and Update of Employee Parking Program

1. Motion authorizing the City Manager or a designee to enter into and execute a PSA with Transpo Group, to review, develop and update all aspects of the Montrose Parking Analysis, and provide recommendations for an update of the Employee Parking Program in the Montrose Shopping Park in the amount of $193,250 d.

Community Services & Parks, re: Amendment Thirteen for FY 2023-2024 Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department One-Time-Only (OTO) baseline funding allocation of $50,000 for Elderly Nutrition Program

1. Motion to authorize acceptance of $50,000 in OTO baseline funding from Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department for the FY 2023-2024 Elderly Nutrition Program; and authorize the City Manager or a designee to execute Amendment

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Thirteen to the ENP202106 Subaward period July 2020 – June 2024 to accept and implement funding

2. Resolution of Appropriation to appropriate $50,000 in OTO baseline funding to Elderly Nutrition Program C-2 Home Delivered Meals Program

5. CITY COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS

6. COMMUNITY EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS (3-Minutes)

7. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
a.

Community Development, re: Ordinance Amending Sections of Title 30 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995, Relating to Design Review, Entitlement Processes, Parking Requirements for Certain Uses, and Miscellaneous Zoning Code Clean Ups (04/30/24, Brotman)

8. ACTION ITEMS
a.

City Attorney, re:

Consideration of Modifications to Nomination Process for Boards and Commissions

1. Resolution Revising Recruitment, Nomination and Selection Process for Appointment of Individuals to Boards and Commissions

2. Motion Providing Direction to Staff

9. HEARINGS

10. REPORTS - INFORMATION

11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

12. DISCUSSION OF COUNCILMEMBER FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS

13. 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.

14. NEW BUSINESS

15. ADJOURNMENT

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1 A G E N D A

GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor Glendale, CA 91206
APRIL 30, 2024

1. CLOSED SESSION – 4:25 p.m.
a. Conference with Legal Counsel - Pending Litigation: J.W. 1, et al. v. City of Glendale, et al., U.S.D.C. Case No.: 2:23-CV-03006-JAK-AGR b. Public Employee Performance Evaluation – City Attorney City Attorney Mike Garcia indicated that action is not anticipated. Council recessed to Closed Session at 4:25 p.m.

2. REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA – 6:04 PM
Roll Call – All Present
a. Flag Salute: Homenetmen Ararat Glendale Scouts
b. Invocation: Dr. Suzie Abajian, City Clerk
c. Report of the City Clerk, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the April 30, 2024 Regular Meeting of the Glendale City Council was Posted on April 26, 2024, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.

3. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
a. Agenda Preview for the Meetings of Tuesday, May 7, 2024 Asst. City Manager John Takhtalian provided the preview. b. Honoring Glendale Water and Power Crews as part of National Lineman Appreciation Day
Mark Young, General Manager of GWP

Items 4b and 4f pulled for separate consideration.
a. City Clerk, re: Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 2, 2024 and the Special City Council and Regular City Council Meetings of April 16, 2024 Moved: Najarian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows
a. Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
None
Gharpetian
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2 b. Public Works, re: California Air Resources Control Board (CARB) FY 2021-22 and FY 2022-23 Advanced Technology Demonstration and Pilot Projects Grant Appropriation for Glendale Municipal Green Zone Construction Work Crew Project Staff Comment:

Shea Eccleston-Banwer, Senior Public Works Manager
Public Comment:

Elise Kalfayan

1. Resolution 24-63 of Appropriation of totaling $1,173,875 for the grant funded Glendale Municipal Green Zone Crew Project
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Kassakhian
Vote as Follows
b.
c. Public Works, re: Adopt Plans and Specification for the View Crest Road Slope and Road Repair Project

1. Resolution 24-64 adopting the Plans and Specification for the View Crest Road Slope and Road Repair Project, Specification No. 3890, Plan Nos. 1-3089, and 18-112; and directing the City Clerk to Advertise for Bids
Moved: Najarian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows
c.
d. Glendale Water and Power, re: Adoption of Specification No. 3984 for Feeder Reconstruction for 12kV Operation Time and Equipment

1. Resolution 24-65 adopting Specification No. 3984 for Feeder Reconstruction for 12kV Operation Time and Equipment, and authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids
Moved: Najarian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows
d.

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
None
Gharpetian
Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
None
Gharpetian
Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
None
Gharpetian
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3 e. Glendale Water & Power, re: Glendale Water and Power (GWP) Continued Software Subscription to Energy Trading Platforms, Open Access Technology International, Inc. (OATI), and Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE)

1. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an agreement for continued subscription to Open Access Technology International, Inc. (OATI) services pursuant to Contract No. C103486B for a total not-to-exceed amount of $325,000 for the five-year period through Fiscal Year 2028-2029
Moved: Najarian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows
e.

2. Motion authorizing continued subscription to Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE), pursuant to Contract No. 8000558 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $283,000 for the five-year period, through Fiscal Year 2028-2029, and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute any necessary documents for said continued subscription
Moved: Najarian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows
f.
f. Glendale Water & Power, re: Adoption of Plans and Specifications for the Construction of a Fiber Optic Line to the Parks and Facilities in Scholl Canyon Staff Comment:

Daniel Scorza, Asst. General Manager of GWP
Public Comment:

Jackie Gish

1. Resolution 24-66 adopting Specification No. 3979 and Plans for constructing a fiber optic line to the Parks and Facilities in Scholl Canyon, and authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Najarian
Vote as Follows
g.

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
None
Gharpetian
Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
None
Gharpetian
Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
None
Gharpetian
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4 g. Glendale Water & Power, re: Approval of participation in the California Water and Wastewater Arrearage Payment Program (CWWAPP) 2023 and Appropriation of Funds Received from the State Federal Grant Program

1. Motion approving participation in the 2023 California Water and Wastewater Arrearage Payment Program and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to accept State funding via the California Water and Wastewater Arrearage Payment Program (CWWAPP) to provide utility bill credit for water and wastewater customers Moved: Najarian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows
h.

2. Resolution 24-67 appropriating $593,656 received from the State for 2023 California Water and Wastewater Arrearage Payment Program and appropriating 3% administrative recovery cost in the amount of $17,810 for a total appropriation of $611,466
Moved: Najarian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows
i.
h. Community Services & Parks, re: Appropriation of Remainder Disbursement of HHAP Round 3 funds

1. Resolution 24-68 of Appropriation to appropriate $290,956.83 in Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program Round 3 (HHAP-3) Remainder Disbursement awarded by the State of California and administered by California Homeless Coordinating and Financial Council (HCFC)
Moved: Najarian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows
j.

5. CITY COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS
Councilmember Najarian received complaints from small automotive businesses along San Fernando Road that construction has blocked the road and customers were unable to access their businesses. Najarian stated that the City of Glendale or contractor responsible for the construction should pay for loss of business. Community Development Director Bradley Calvert stated that staff had contacted these business owners to see if there was something they could do to accommodate them.

Councilmembers attended the Glendale Presbyterian Church’s 100th year Anniversary Celebration. They also attended several events in connection with the Armenian Genocide Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
None
Gharpetian
Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
None
Gharpetian
Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
None
Gharpetian
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5 commemoration including the event at the Alex Theatre.

Councilmember Kassakhian requested a report on amending the city’s investment policy to prohibit investments in or related to the Republic of Azerbaijan. Separately, he announced that the L’Avenue Restaurant along Brand Blvd. is conducting salsa dancing.

Councilmember Gharpetian asked staff to look into the corner of Wabasso Way and N Verdugo Road regarding several reported traffic accidents. He asked staff to address the issues raised by the public regarding the North Brand Demonstration Project.

Mayor Asatryan thanked the Week of Remembrance Committee that organized the events related to the Armenian Genocide Commemoration. She flew to Sacramento for the Armenian Genocide Commemoration activities at the State Capitol and indicated that Turkish diplomats were present and have provided a letter denying the genocide. Asatryan stated that heightened advocacy is needed to raise the awareness of state elected officials on the Armenian Genocide and Artsakh.

Mayor Asatryan attended the Wiggle Waggle Fundraising Event and asked staff to collaborate with the Pasadena Humane Society to bring the event to Glendale. Asatryan attended the Arbor Day celebration, Valley Economic Alliance Gala, Dot 818 Chess Competition between Glendale Firefighters and students of the Chess Academy, Soroptimist International of Glendale’s 21st Annual Bras for a Cause Gala, and the inaugural Family Celebration Day hosted by the Kids Mental Health Foundation held at the Americana at Brand. Asatryan requested a report and an update on recruitments and hiring of new employees from the Human Resources Department.

Community Development Director Bradley Calvert announced that the city will host the 2024 Small Business Summit on May 2, 2024. More information can be found on the website:
https://www.chooseglendaleca.com/. Mayor Asatryan stated that the Economic Development Department will also host webinars throughout the month.

6. COMMUNITY EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS (3-Minutes)
Carl Povilaitis
Tamara Movsesyan
Ray Shelton
Tony Passarella
Mike Mohill

7. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES

8. ACTION ITEMS
a. Public Works, re: Award of General Services Agreement (GSA) for Parking Management Services
Staff Comment:

Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Presenting:

Tad Dombroski, Parking Manager

1. Resolution 24-69 dispensing with competitive bidding and authorizing the City Manager, or a designee, to enter into and execute a GSA with LAZ Parking California 8 of 166

6 LLC to provide parking management services for four city owned parking facilities in a not to exceed amount of $17,297,535 for a five-year term with an optional two-year extension for $7,933,025
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Kassakhian
Vote as Follows
k.
b. Public Works, re: Dispensing with Competitive Bidding and Authorizing a Contract Extension for Operation of Glendale Recycling Center
Staff Comment:

Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Presenting:

Etienne Ozorak, Integrated Waste Superintendent

1. Resolution 24-70 dispensing with competitive bidding and authorizing an amendment to the existing contract 8001348 with Cedarwood-Young Company DBA Allan Company, for Operation of the Glendale Recycling Center increasing the contract amount by $76,810 to $2,134,074 and extending the duration for one additional year through March 31, 2026
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Najarian
Vote as Follows
l.
c. City Attorney, re: Declaration of City-owned property adjacent to 1015 N. Central Avenue as exempt from the Surplus Land Act, from the City’s competitive bidding requirement, and from the California Environmental Quality Act Presenting:

Gillian van Muyden, Chief Asst. City Attorney
Staff Comments:

Bradley Calvert, Director of Community Development
Mike Garcia, City Attorney
Public Comments:

Francesca Smith
Damien Sullivan

1. Resolution 24-71 finding and declaring certain city-owned property (APN 5636-007- 903) located adjacent to 1015 N. Central Avenue is exempt from the Surplus Land Act; is exempt from the Glendale Municipal Code section 4.52.010 requiring Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
None
None
Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
None
None
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7 competitive bidding; and is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3)
Moved: Najarian Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows

2. Motion authorizing staff to finalize negotiation and disposition of certain city-owned real property (APN 5636-007-903) to the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America, contingent on the state Housing and Community Development Department's approval of the exemption resolution
Moved: Najarian Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows
d. Management Services, re: Urging Congressional Action for Armenian Genocide Recognition, Relief for Artsakh, and Holding Azerbaijan and Turkey Responsible for Acts of Genocide
Staff Comment:

Roubik Golanian, City Manager

1. Resolution 24-72 Urging Congressional Action for Armenian Genocide Recognition, Relief for Artsakh, and Holding Azerbaijan and Turkey Responsible for Acts of Genocide
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows
e. Management Services, re: Selection of Charter Review Committee Members Staff Comments:

Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Elena Bolbolian, Chief Innovation Officer
Mike Garcia, City Attorney
Public Comments:

Eric
Mike Mohill
Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
None
None
Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
None
None
Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
None
None
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8 Item continued to next week.

1. Motion Selecting Members

9. HEARINGS
a. Fire, re: Public Hearing for the 2024 Annual Weed Abatement Program Hearing opened at 8:25 p.m. and closed at 8:28 p.m.

Staff Comments:

Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Jovan Diaz, Fire Marshal
Public Comment:

Ellen Walton, Deputy Agricultural Commissioner – Weed Abatement Division

1. Motion to approve Abatement order directing the Agricultural Commissioner/Director of Weights and Measures to abate the nuisance on each declared parcel Moved: Kassakhian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows
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b. Community Development, re: Ordinance Amending Title 30 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995, Relating Generally to Standards for Design Review, Entitlement Processes, Parking Requirements for Certain Uses, and Miscellaneous Zoning Code Clean-Ups (Case No. PZC-0004-2023)
(Continued from April 2, 2024 Council Meeting)
Hearing opened at 8:30 p.m. and closed at 9:07 p.m.

Presenting:

Vista Ezzati, Sr. Planner
Staff Comments:

Bradley Calvert, Director of Community Development
Mike Garcia, City Attorney
Public Comments:

Matthew Klint
Fernando Roldan

1. Ordinance for Introduction
Introduced by: Brotman
Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
None
None
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9 c. Community Development, re: Unpermitted Demolition of a Historic Resource at 1239 N. Everett Street, to Consider Issuance of Penalties, and to Authorize Recordation of Instrument Imposing Covenants Memorializing the Penalties (Continued from April 2 and 16, 2024)
Hearing opened at 9:11 p.m. and closed at 10:47 p.m.

Presenting:

Jay Platt, Principal Planner
Staff Comments:

Mike Garcia, City Attorney
Yvette Neukian, Principal City Attorney
Bradley Calvert, Director of Community Development
Public Comments:

Steve Simons, Attorney
Akop Adamian, Owner
Bruce Merritt
John Schwab-Sims
Allan Durham
Robert Nixon
Christine
Nareg Khodadadi, Developer

1. Resolution 24-74 Adopting Findings of Violation of the Glendale Municipal Code Chapters 15.20 and 30.25
Moved: Najarian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows

10. REPORTS – INFORMATION

11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

12. DISCUSSION OF COUNCILMEMBER FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
Items 12a and 12b moved to May 7, 2024 Council Meeting. a. Mayor Asatryan’s Request for a Report on a Code of Conduct/Rules of Decorum for City Council Meetings
b. Mayor Asatryan’s Request for a Report on Options for Oral Communications and Public Comment on Agenda Items, and Matters related to the Order of Business for Council Agendas
Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
None
None
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10 13. 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.

Kyle Ellis
Ramzy R.

Alex Ernst
Rebecca Marnette
Eric
Ani
Ramella Eraghi
Vahagn Adaddi

14. NEW BUSINESS

15. ADJOURNMENT – 11:18 p.m.

Moved: Brotman Seconded: Kassakhian
Mayor of the City of Glendale
City Clerk of the City of Glendale
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1 M I N U T E S
SPECIAL MEETING: GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor
Glendale, CA 91206
MAY 7, 2024
The Special Public Meeting of the Glendale City Council convened in the Brand Studios, in said City, at 2:12 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:

May 2, 2024
Date
A SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING of the City Council is hereby called to meet at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, in the Council Chamber, 613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor, Glendale, CA 91206 to consider the following item(s) of business, to wit;

1. Finance, re: Study Session #2: Fee Study and Potential Pension Refinancing and Infrastructure Bonds
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 Dan Brotman at 5:00 p.m. May 2, 2024 Glendale, CA
Upon Vartan Gharpetian at 5:00 p.m. May 2, 2024 Glendale, CA Upon Ardy Kassakhian at 5:00 p.m. May 2, 2024 Glendale, CA Upon Ara Najarian at 5:00 p.m. May 2, 2024 Glendale, CA Upon Elen Asatryan at 5:00 p.m. May 2, 2024 Glendale, CA Mayor Asatryan called the meeting to order at 2:12 p.m.

ROLL CALL
- All Present
- Report of the City Clerk of the City Council, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the Tuesday, May 7, 2024 Special Public Meeting of the City Council was posted on May 2, 2024, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.

1. Finance, re: Study Session #2: Fee Study and Potential Pension Refinancing and Infrastructure Bonds
Staff Comments:

Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Jason Bradford, CIO/Director of Finance
Onnig Bulanikian, Director of Community Services and Parks Bradley Calvert, Director of Community Development
John Takhtalian, Asst. City Manager
Gabrielle Goglia, Community Services Manager
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2 Presenting:

Kushboo Ingle, Matrix Consulting Group
Mari Karamyan, Budget Manager
Suzanne Harrell, Harrell & Company Advisors
ADJOURNMENT – 3:49 p.m.

Moved: Gharpetian Seconded: Kassakhian
Mayor of the City of Glendale
City Clerk of the City of Glendale
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1 M I N U T E S

GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor Glendale, CA 91206
MAY 7, 2024
ROLL CALL – All Present

1. CLOSED SESSION – 3:49 p.m.
a. Conference with Legal Counsel - Pending Litigation: Claim of Pogossian, Claim No. 24-0120
b. Public Employee Performance Evaluation – City Attorney c. Conference with Labor Negotiators. City-designated representatives: John Takhtalian, Paula Adams and Laura Kalty. The name of the employee organization is: Glendale Police Officers’ Association
d. Conference with Real Property Negotiators: City-designated negotiator: Bradley Calvert. Negotiating Party: Erik Khojoyan. Property: 1401 N. Verdugo Road.

Instructions to the negotiator(s) will concern the price and terms of payment for the lease of City-owned property
e. Conference with Legal Counsel - Pending Litigation: Hayrapet v. City of Glendale, L.A.S.C. Case No. 21STCV12455
f. Conference with Legal Counsel - Pending Litigation: Friends of Rockhaven v.

City of Glendale, L.A.S.C. Case No. 23STCP01092
City Attorney Mike Garcia indicated that action is not anticipated. Council recessed to closed session at 3:51 PM.

2. REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA – 6:04 PM
Roll Call – All Present
a. Flag Salute: Mayor Elen Asatryan
b. Invocation: Dr. Suzie Abajian, City Clerk
c. Report of the City Clerk, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the May 7, 2024 Regular Meeting of the Glendale City Council was Posted on May 2, 2024, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.

3. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
a. Agenda Preview for the Meetings of Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Asst. City Manager John Takhtalian provided the preview. b. Proclamation Designating May 2024 as Older Americans Month Community Services Supervisor Aylin Isayan
Public Comment:

Mike Mohill
c. Proclamation Designating May 2024 as Building Safety Month Building Official Ara Sargsyan
d. Proclamation Designating the 2 nd Week of May 2024 as Lung Cancer Action Week Frances Mojica, Maxine Tatlonghari, and Rodney Mardirosian 16 of 166

2 e. Update on Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project by Metro Staff Anthony DeFrenza, Hannah Brunelle, and Mark VanGessel from LA Metro Public Comments:

Mike Mohill
Eric

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 Special City Council Meeting of April 30, 2024 Moved: Brotman Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows
a.
b. Glendale Water & Power, re: Adopt Specification No. 3982 for Vault Dewatering, Hazardous Waste Disposal and Emergency Response Clean-Up, and Direct the City Clerk to Advertise for Bids

1. Resolution 24-79 adopting Specification No. 3982 to furnish materials, equipment and labor for vault dewatering, hazardous waste disposal and emergency response clean-up for Glendale Water & Power (GWP), and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows
b.
c. City Clerk, re: Solicitation of a Legal Advertising Contract for the City of Glendale

1. Resolution 24-73 Adopting Specification No. 3986 and Directing the City Clerk to Advertise for Bids
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows
c.

5. CITY COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS
Councilmember Gharpetian attended several community events this week.

Councilmember Brotman stated that the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Regional Housing Trust will fund a project called Burbank Homeless Solution Center to provide temporary Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
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3 housing to unhoused individuals in the region. Brotman and Mayor Asatryan attended the Yom Hashoah Holocaust Remembrance Day at Temple Sinai and heard a presentation by a Holocaust Survivor Eva Perlman.

Councilmember Najarian clarified some issues regarding the April 2 Organizational Council Meeting, Selection of Mayor.

Mayor Asatryan thanked the Economic Development team for putting together a successful 2024 Small Business Summit. She asked staff to send out information on sponsorships for next year’s summit by October 2024.

6. COMMUNITY EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS (3-Minutes)
Tony Passarella
Mike Mohill
Tony Sardo
Liz Radley
Bert Culver

7. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES

8. ACTION ITEMS
a. Human Resources, re: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Glendale and the Glendale City Employees’ Association (GCEA) Presenting:

Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Public Comment:

Jaime Avalos, GCEA President
Mike Mohill

1. Resolution 24-75 Approving and Adopting the GCEA MOU Commencing July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Najarian
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d.

2. Resolution 24-76 providing for the establishment of classification titles and compensation for employees covered by the Glendale City Employees’ Association MOU
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Najarian
Vote as Follows
e.

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Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
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Gharpetian
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Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
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Gharpetian
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4 3. Resolution 24-77 providing for the establishment of one classification title and compensation for Electrical Line Mechanic Supervisor II covered by the Glendale Management Association MOU
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Najarian
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f.

4. Resolution 24-78 providing for the establishment of classification titles and cost of living adjustment for Executives
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Najarian
Vote as Follows
g.
b. Management Services, re: Appointment to Fill Vacancy on the Burbank-Glendale- Pasadena Airport Authority
Staff Comments:

Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Mike Garcia, City Attorney
Public Comment:

Mike Mohill

1. Motion appointing an individual (Mayor Asatryan) to serve as a Glendale representative on the Airport Authority for the remainder of the unexpired term through May 31, 2025
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Gharpetian
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h.

2. Motion directing staff on alternate options for recruitment and selection of an Airport Authority Commissioner
c. Management Services, re: Selection of Charter Review Committee Members (Continued from April 30, 2024 Council Meeting)
Staff Comments:

Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Mike Garcia, City Attorney
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Abstain:

Brotman, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
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Gharpetian
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Gharpetian
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5 Council recessed at 8:45 p.m. and reconvened after five minutes.

Public Comments:

Mike Mohill
Zareh Amirian

1. Motion Selecting Members
Moved: Kassakhian Seconded: Brotman
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i.

9. HEARINGS
a. City Attorney, re: Sixth Public Hearing Regarding the Composition of Council Districts Related to the City's Proposed Transition to District-Based Councilmember Elections and Discussion of Potential Amendments to City Charter
Staff Comment:

Mike Garcia, City Attorney
Presenting:

Doug Johnson, NDC
Jennifer Netwig, Tripepi Smith
Public Comments:

Eric
Maro Yacoubian
Mike Mohill
Allan Durham
Susan Broussalian
Item to be continued to May 21 Council Meeting.

1. Motion Identifying a Proposed District Map for Inclusion into a Proposed Ballot Measure to Transition to District-Based Councilmember Elections

2. Motion Providing Direction on a Proposed District Map

3. Motion Directing Staff Regarding Proposed Charter Amendments Pertaining to Council Districts, a Directly Elected Mayor, and Council Compensation

10. REPORTS - INFORMATION

11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
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Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Asatryan
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Najarian
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6 12. DISCUSSION OF COUNCILMEMBER FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS a. Mayor Asatryan’s Request for a Report on a Code of Conduct/Rules of Decorum for City Council Meetings (Moved from April 30, 2024 Council Meeting) Moved: Brotman Seconded: Kassakhian
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b. Mayor Asatryan’s Request for a Report on Options for Oral Communications and Public Comment on Agenda Items, and Matters related to the Order of Business for Council Agendas (Moved from April 30, 2024 Council Meeting) Moved: Brotman Seconded: Kassakhian
Vote as Follows
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Staff Comment:

Mike Garcia, City Attorney
Public Comment:

Mike Mohill
c. Councilmember Kassakhian’s Request for Report on Amending the City’s Investment Policy to Prohibit Investments in or related to the Republic of Azerbaijan
Moved: Kassakhian Seconded: Brotman
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l.

Staff Comment:

Rafi Manoukian, City Treasurer
Public Comments:

Edgar Mkrtchian
Ara Manoukian
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Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
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7 d. Mayor Asatyran’s Request for a Report on Recruitment Updates from the Human Resources Department
Moved: Kassakhian Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows
Staff Comment:

Roubik Golanian, City Manager

13. 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.

14. NEW BUSINESS

15. ADJOURNMENT – 11:20 p.m.

Moved: Kassakhian Seconded: Gharpetian
Mayor of the City of Glendale
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Noes:

Absent:

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City Clerk of the City of Glendale
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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Award Construction Contract for the Scholl Canyon Perimeter Fencing Replacement Project

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Calendar
Approved for May 14, 2024 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The perimeter fencing at Scholl Canyon Ballpark is significantly deteriorated and in need of replacement. Following a competitive bidding process, award a construction contract to Izurieta Fence Company, Inc. The cost of the proposed contract is $153,664 plus a 10% contingency of $15,366. The fence is a like-for-like replacement of 2500 lineal feet of perimeter chain-link fencing.
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RECOMMENDATION
Approve the motion authorizing a construction contract with Izurieta Fence Company, Inc., for the Scholl Canyon Perimeter Fencing Replacement Project, in the amount of $153,664, plus a 10% contingency of $15,366.

ANALYSIS
The existing chain-link fence and gates at Scholl Canyon Ballpark exhibit significant signs of wear and tear and is significantly beyond repair. The existing fencing is original to the field construction and is in poor condition due to rust, poor gate hinges, and tree damage.

Replacing the entire 2,500 lineal feet of fence including gates will improve the overall aesthetics of the property and maintain the intended security for many years.

The new fence will be a like-for-like replacement of the existing six-foot tall chain-link fence around the perimeter of the park. The removal and installation will be executed in phases to maintain the safety and security of the facility.

On November 14, 2023, Council adopted plans and specifications and directed the City Clerk to advertise for bids. In addition, Public Works staff directly invited seven fencing contractors that have previously and successfully completed work for the city.

Public Works staff along with GYA participation, spent several months clearing dirt, brush and trees at the site in preparation for the project.

On March 5, 2024, the Public Works Department hosted a mandatory job walk, and five contractors attended.

On March 20, 2024, the city received four bids as follows:

1. EverFence $142,140 (Non-Responsive)

2. Izurieta Fence Co., Inc. $153,664

3. Quality Fence Co., Inc. $158,545

4. Gold Coast Fence, Inc. $166,790
The lowest bid, submitted by EverFence was deemed incomplete and non-responsive due to three factors; 1) they did not provide a breakdown of the project cost as shown on the schedule of values page, only a lump sum amount, 2) the numerical amount did not match the written amount on pages F6 and F7 of the Bid Form, and 3) the Bid Form was a copy, lacking a wet signature and corporate seal.

The second lowest bid submitted by Izurieta Fence Company, Inc., is responsive and they are a responsible bidder. They have satisfactorily performed work on similar projects for public agencies throughout Southern California, as confirmed by the references. Izurieta Fence Company, Inc. bid price is consistent with unit prices experienced on other recently completed projects. Staff has verified that Izurieta Fence Company, Inc., has the correct State of California Contractors License to perform the work and it is in good standing. 24 of 166

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The fencing installation is anticipated to be completed within 60 days after receiving the materials on-site. All work will be coordinated with the Parks Department operations to minimize impacts to the site and daily activities.

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
The Public Works Department will coordinate with Community Services and Parks to minimize disruption to operations and the public.

FISCAL IMPACT
The Scholl Canyon Perimeter Fencing Replacement Project will cost $169,030, which was approved as a part of the FY 2023-24 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
$169,030 GL: 43110-6070-PWD-0020-P0000
PL: PWD00835AN
Building Maintenance
Fund

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
This project is Categorically Exempt under the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a Class 1., Section 15301.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
This item is exempt from campaign disclosure requirements.

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Alternative 1: Continue to commit excessive resources to repair the existing fence. The repair cost will soon exceed the replacement cost.

Alternative 2: Install another type of perimeter protect such as masonry wall. The cost of other types of materials would cost significantly more than chain link fencing.

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

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

Daniel Hernandez, Interim Director of Public Works
Prepared by:

Kevin C. Todd , Assistant Director of Public Works
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Approved by:

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

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
None.
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MOTION
Moved by Council Member ,
seconded by Council Member , that the Council of
the City of Glendale finds that, Izurieta Fence Company, Inc., has provided the lowest responsive bid, and they are a responsible bidder, for the Scholl Canyon Perimeter Fencing Replacement Project, as described in Specifications No. 3960, and that the bid of Izurieta Fence Company, Inc., for the amount of $153,664 is hereby accepted and approved, as recommended by the Interim Director of Public Works, and that all other bids be, and are, hereby rejected. The Council authorizes the City Manager or his designee to execute a contract, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, with Izurieta Fence Company, Inc., in the amount of $153,664. The Council further approves a 10% reserve for contingencies in the amount of $15,366.

Votes as follows:

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Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Award of Professional Services Agreement (PSA) for Montrose Parking Analysis and Update of Employee Parking Program.
1)Motion authorizing the City Manager or a designee to enter into and execute a PSA with Transpo Group, to review, develop and update all aspects of the Montrose Parking Analysis, and provide recommendations for an update of the Employee Parking Program in the Montrose Shopping Park in the amount of $193,250.

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Calendar
Approved for April 30, 2024 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A PSA is needed for a consultant to review, develop and update all aspects of the Montrose Parking Analysis, and provide recommendations to update the Employee Parking Program in the Montrose Shopping Park.

Following a Request for Proposal (RFP) process, the consulting team of Transpo Group was selected to perform the work in support of the city’s parking operation in the Montrose Shopping Park. The proposed PSA with Transpo Group will cost $193,250.

RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Motion authorizing a PSA with Transpo Group to review, develop and update all aspects of the Montrose Parking Analysis, and provide recommendations for an update to the Employee Parking Program for the Montrose Shopping Park in the amount of $193,250.
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ANALYSIS
On May 5, 2018, the City Council approved a professional service agreement with Transpo Group for parking consulting services following an RFP process. The city tasked Transpo Group to evaluate potential parking management strategies for the Downtown and Montrose Shopping Park District.

On November 5, 2019, the Downtown Glendale and Montrose Parking Analysis (Exhibit 2) was presented to the City Council which led to the adoption of parking management strategies outlined in the comprehensive parking analysis. One of the strategies highlighted was the need to update the Montrose Employee Parking Program, originally established in 2004, which was outdated and no longer effective in accommodating the parking needs of employees. Before Transpo Group was able to further evaluate the Montrose Employee Parking Program, the Covid-19 pandemic arrived, and the parking needs of the area changed overnight. It has been a slow recovery, but utilization is now back to pre-pandemic conditions, which provides the opportunity to finally update the Montrose Employee Parking Program.

On November 1, 2023, the Montrose Parking Analysis and Employee Parking Program RFP was released and posted on the city’s website. On December 20, 2023, the City received three proposals to review, develop, update all aspects of the Montrose Parking Analysis, and provide recommendations to the Employee Parking Program for the City’s parking operation in the Montrose Shopping Park under RFP # PWA 2023-014.

An evaluation team of staff from PWD and the Montrose Shopping Park reviewed the proposals. The proposals were ranked based on the following criteria: proposer’s background/experience/staffing, project approach/work plan, proposal responsiveness/project understanding, best value, and references. Based on the combination of written submittals and the results of the interviews, Transpo Group was determined to be the top ranked firm to perform the work.

Transpo Group prepared the original parking analysis report in 2019 and developed trust with key stakeholders through their prior public outreach process. Transpo Group’s foundation and data driven approach to this project is to leverage the experience and work completed on the previous Montrose Parking Analysis to develop a robust employee parking program for the future. A clear data collection technique was included that emphasized accuracy. A final comprehensive report will incorporate information based on data collection of existing parking conditions, analysis of the current program, input from business surveys and public outreach, and an implementation plan.

Transpo Group provided examples of similar projects that showcased their ability to meet the needs of our city. These examples provided detailed parking data and an optimal collection approach, parking supply and management solutions, on and off- street parking strategies and comprehensive reporting materials. Transpo Group has 29 of 166

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STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
Public Works reached out to consultants known for data collection and employee parking program development when advertising the RFP. The department directly e- mailed the consultants as well as published the RFP on the City’s website.

Further outreach efforts are included as part of the scope of work. Transpo Group will engage directly with city staff, stakeholders and the community at large during this process. Stakeholder outreach will focus on aligning all groups with common objectives and goals throughout the process.

FISCAL IMPACT
The Montrose Parking Analysis and Employee Parking Program services contract will cost $193,250. The Public Works Parking Fund budget can absorb this cost and therefore no new appropriation is being requested at this time. The funding is outlined below:

Existing Appropriation
Amount Account String Funding Source
$193,250 GL: 43110-2210-PWD-7519-P0000 Parking Fund

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
Staff has determined that the adoption of this motion is exempt from further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations ("CEQA Guidelines") because activity is exempt from further environmental review under CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15262 because it funds only feasibility or planning studies for possible future actions which the City has not yet approved, adopted, or funded.

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 percent interest in the company proposed for contract in Agena Item Report are attached in Exhibit 1, in accordance with the City Campaign Finance Ordinance No. 5744.

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Program which will have adverse effects on existing employee parking program and parking availability.

Alternative 2: Consider any other alternative not proposed by staff.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

Daniel Hernandez, Interim Director of Public Works
Prepared by:

Tad Dombroski, Parking Manager
Approved by:

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

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit 1: Campaign Disclosure Forms
Exhibit 2: 2019 Montrose Parking Analysis
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MOTION
Moved by Council Member _____________________________________, seconded by Council Member ______________________________________, that the Council of the City of Glendale hereby:

1. Authorizes the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a professional services agreement – subject to approval by the City Attorney - with Transpo Group, to review, develop and update the Montrose Parking Analysis and Employee Parking Program, as more particularly described in the report to Council dated April 30, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $193,250.

Votes as follows:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
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Exhibit 2

MONTROSEPARKING ANALYSIS

PREPARED BY
SEPTEMBER 2019
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Prepared for the City of Glendale by
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MONTROSE

PARKING ANALYSIS

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................... 1 STUDY AREA...................................................................................... 3 PARKING REGULATIONS ............................................................. 4 PARKING OCCUPANCY................................................................. 5 HONOLULU AVE .............................................................................15 STAKEHOLDER COLLABORATION........................................17 KEY FINDINGS .................................................................................18 PARKING STRATEGIES ...............................................................19 NEXT STEPS  PRIORITIES ......................................................25 46 of 166

INTRODUCTION
Parking plays a key role in supporting the
economic vitality of businesses in Montrose
and is a valuable City resource. This analysis
evaluates existing parking conditions and
identiﬁes management strategies to support the
area and best utilize the valuable public parking
resources.

The objective of the Parking Analysis is to
identify strategies that can be implemented
over time to address near term or existing
parking issues as well as triggers for future
strategies to maintain continued parking
availability.

BACKGROUND
Montrose is the historic old town neighborhood
district located in the north part of Glendale,
California. The business district of Montrose
centers around its main street, Honolulu
Avenue. There are nearly 200 businesses
located within the neighborhood. These
businesses consist of many restaurants,
cafés, small retail shops, and other local
businesses that cater to locals and visitors. The
neighborhood also features Sunday Harvest
Market, and regular events and family-friendly
nightlife. The business district is surrounded
by residential land use, which is mostly single-
family and low-density multi-family buildings.

The Montrose Vision 20/20, August 2016
provides a visionary plan of priorities for the
Montrose stakeholders and tools to achieve
goals and objectives. The plan includes a vision
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for infrastructure to “Enhance customers’
experience in Montrose Shopping Park through
a commitment to maintaining and improving
public infrastructure including parking,
landscaping and public furniture”.
࢙ Increase enforcement for illegal parking.
࢙ Develop a Parking Advisory Committee to
complete a Montrose Parking Lot study
that would:
࠮ꢀ Determine whether Montrose has
ample parking supply for current
business and residential mix;
Along with this vision there are FOUR GOALS
related to infrastructure including: MONTROSE VISION

1. Understand capital improvement priorities࠮ꢀ Determine parking lot anticipated needs;
Enhance customers’
experience in Montrose
Shopping Park through
a commitment to
maintaining and
improving public
infrastructure including
parking, landscaping and
public furniture.

2. Enhance physical appearance, safety, and
usability of parking࠮ꢀ Determine viability of not simply patching the lots but a longer term
solution;

3. Improve the aesthetics of trees and
landscaping elements

4. Maintain an environment and associated
infrastructure, such as public furniture,
electrical outlets, trash cans and dog
࠮ꢀ Include public parking lot in future
parking plan; and,
࠮ꢀ Develop a ﬁnancial plan for all
parking assets both current and
future, including the possibility of
adding parking structures, and make
recommendations on priorities based
on budget assumptions.
facilities, that encourages safe use of public
space by all pedestrians and vehicle trafﬁc.

Goals 1 and 2 are most directly related to
parking, including programming capital
improvements associated with parking and
enhancing parking in the neighborhood. The strategies identiﬁed in this Parking Analysis help address these two goals. In addition, to
the extent that resulting parking strategies
result in revenue from parking that is in
excess of what is needed to support the City’s
parking system, then funds could be directed
towards addressing Goal 3 and 4 to improve the
aesthetics and maintains safe public spaces.

Goal 1: Understand capital improvement
priorities
Annually develop a list of prioritized
infrastructure needs related to all items listed
below.

Goal 2: Enhance physical appearance, safety,
and usability of parking
࢙ Improve access to parking, including
through improved signage and lighting.

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STUDY AREA
787 565 222
Total Spaces
Counted
Off-Street On-Street
Spaces Counted Spaces Counted
The study area focuses on the Montrose
business district or the Montrose Shopping Park.

This was identiﬁed as the area where the highest
parking demand occurs and where management strategies
are identiﬁed to support the future success of the Montrose commercial area.

This map illustrates the publicly available on and off street parking within the study area, which is bounded by Florencita Drive, Broadview Drive, Las Palmas Avenue and Verdugo Road/Montrose Avenue. This includes 222 on-street spaces and 565 off-street spaces for a total of 787 parking spaces within the study area. 3 City of Glendale • Montrose Parking Analysis
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PARKING REGULATIONS
Parking Limits Free/Paid
Free
Paid
30 Min 3 Hrs
1 Hr 9 Hrs
2 Hrs No Limit
This map illustrates
the location of paid
parking and unrestricted
parking and the time limits that
are provided for parking. The only paid
parking in the study area is on-street located along
Honolulu Avenue and on the blocks immediately north
and south of this street. All the parking lots have free parking with time limits varying between 3 and 9 hours. The on-street parking has mostly 2-hour time limits with some short-term parking that has 30 minute and 1-hour time limits. The only exception to these time 151 71 565
limits on-street is along the east side of Wickham Way between Honolulu Avenue and Broadview Drive where the time limits are 9-hours. Parking restrictions are between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday for the on-street parking and between 5 a.m. and 6 p.m. for the off-street parking Monday through Sunday. PAID FREE FREEOn-Street Spaces On-Street Spaces Off-Street Spaces City of Glendale • Montrose Parking Analysis 4
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PARKING OCCUPANCY
Existing parking conditions were documented
through data collection and coordination
with the City in October of 2018. The data
collection captured parking supply (described
previously), occupancy, and duration (or
length of stay). Data were collected both
on-street and for key off-street parking lots.
collected for on-street blocks along Honolulu
Avenue during the same time period. The data
collection provided an understanding of how
utilized or occupied publicly available parking
is in Montrose and how long vehicles park for
the more heavily utilized on-street parking
along Honolulu Avenue. The occupancy and
duration characteristics provide valuable
information to develop data driven parking
management strategies for Montrose.

Parking occupancies over 85 percent on-
street and in larger parking lots typically
indicate congested parking conditions
where drivers have difﬁculty ﬁnding parking
and may have to circulate the area more
than once to ﬁnd an available space.

A review of the hourly occupancy shows that
peaking conditions occur at 1 and 6 p.m.
on weekdays. The highest peak occurs at 6
p.m. with 78 percent of the parking spaces
occupied. This indicates that peak evening
conditions are likely driven by restaurant and
retail activity.

Data related to parking occupancy and
duration were collected on Thursday, October
4 and Saturday, October 20 to capture typical
fall weekday and weekend condition. Hourly
occupancy along each on-street block and
within each lot were collected from 6 a.m.
to 11 p.m. Duration of stay data were also
On-street parking occupancy between
75 and 85 percent typically indicates 1
to 2 available parking spaces per block
making it easier for drivers to ﬁnd parking.
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TOTAL HOURLY OCCUPANCY Weekday Saturday 85% occupancy
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
PARKING RESTRICTIONS20%
10%
0%
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The peak parking occupancy on Saturday
occurs at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. The highest peak
occurs at 1 p.m. with 86 percent of parking
spaces occupied. This is typical for areas with
a lot of retail shopping center uses. When
comparing to the weekday condition, peak
parking occupancy is 8 percent higher on
Saturday.
are certain areas where occupancy exceeds
this target and management strategies could
better balance parking needs. The following
pages provide more detail on ﬁndings related
to on- and off-street parking as well as paid
and unpaid parking.

The total parking occupancy for the study
area exceeds 85 percent for one hour on
Saturday, but generally is below 85 percent
during weekday and Saturday. However, there
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TOTAL ONSTREET OCCUPANCY (PAID AND UNPAID)
vehicles 85% occupancy
The top chart illustrates the WEEKDAY
HOURLY OCCUPANCY ONSTREET with
the peak occurring at 7 p.m. with 74
percent of the spaces occupied. Parking
regulations end at 6 p.m. and the peak
occupancy occurs the hour after the
regulations end.
222 164
On-Street Vehicles Parked
Spaces Counted at Peak Hour
vehicles 85% occupancy
The bottom chart provides the SATURDAY
HOURLY OCCUPANCY ONSTREET and
shows that the peak parking occupancy
also occurs at 7 p.m. with 76 percent of
the spaces occupied. Parking regulations
end at 6 p.m. and the peak occupancy
occurs the hour after the regulations end.

Saturday occupancy is generally higher
than weekday conditions except during the
morning.
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On-Street Vehicles Parked
Spaces Counted at Peak Hour
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TOTAL OFFSTREET OCCUPANCY
vehicles 85% occupancy
The top chart illustrates the WEEKDAY
HOURLY OCCUPANCY OFFSTREET
with the peak occurring at 6 p.m. with 82
percent of the spaces occupied.
565 465
Off-Street Vehicles Parked
Spaces Counted at Peak Hour
vehicles 85% occupancy
The bottom chart provides the SATURDAY
HOURLY OCCUPANCY OFFSTREET
with the peak parking occupancy occurring
at 12 p.m. with 91 percent of the spaces
occupied. Consistent with the overall study
area, Saturday occupancy is generally
higher than weekday conditions except
between approximately 3 to 8 p.m. when
weekday occupancy is about 10 percent
higher given the area has a high level of
retail and commercial uses.
565 513
Off-Street Vehicles Parked
Spaces Counted at Peak Hour
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ONSTREET PAID OCCUPANCY
vehicles 85% occupancy
The top chart illustrates the WEEKDAY
HOURLY OCCUPANCY FOR ONSTREET
PAID PARKING and shows that the peak
occurs at 7 p.m. with 80 percent of the
spaces occupied. The peak occupancy
occurs after the paid parking hours end.
151 121
On-Street Vehicles Parked
Spaces Counted at Peak Hour
vehicles 85% occupancy
The bottom chart provides the SATURDAY
HOURLY OCCUPANCY FOR ONSTREET
PAID PARKING and shows that the peak
parking occupancy also occurs at 7 p.m.
with 83 percent of the spaces occupied.

The peak occupancy occurs after the paid
parking hours end. Consistent with the
overall study area, Saturday occupancy is
generally higher than weekday conditions.
151 126
On-Street Vehicles Parked
Spaces Counted at Peak Hour
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ONSTREET UNPAID OCCUPANCY
vehicles 85% occupancy
The WEEKDAY HOURLY OCCUPANCY FOR
ONSTREET UNPAID PARKING shows that
the peak occurs at 2 p.m. with 87 percent of
the spaces occupied.
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Off-Street Vehicles Parked
Spaces Counted at Peak Hour
vehicles 85% occupancy
The SATURDAY HOURLY OCCUPANCY
FOR ONSTREET UNPAID PARKING
shows that the peak occurs at noon with 75
percent of the spaces occupied. Weekday
occupancy for on-street unpaid parking is
generally higher than Saturday conditions.

On-street parking is often the most
desirable parking for short term retail and
commercial uses as reﬂected in the high
occupancy rates.
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Off-Street Vehicles Parked
Spaces Counted at Peak Hour
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WEEKDAY PEAK HOUR OCCUPANCY (6PM)
LEGEND
Parking Occupancy
0-60%
61 -85%
>85%
The peak hour (6 p.m.) on- and off-street
parking occupancy for the weekday conditions
is illustrated on this map. On-street parking
occupancy is highest along the main
street, Honolulu Avenue. Off-street parking
occupancy is highest in lot 7 located on the
northwest corner of Broadview Drive and
Market Street.
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SATURDAY PEAK HOUR OCCUPANCY (1PM)
LEGEND
Parking Occupancy
0-60%
61 -85%
>85%

FL REN ITA DR
This map illustrates the Saturday peak hour
(1 p.m.) on- and off-street parking occupancy.

Similar to weekday conditions, the highest
on-street parking occupancies are along
Honolulu Avenue with several blocks over
85 percent. Off-street parking occupancy is
highest in lots 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7 representing all
the lots survey except for two.

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NUMBER OF HOURS OCCUPANCY EXCEEDS 85% (WEEKDAY)
LEGEND
Hours > 85% Occupancy
0 Hours
1–3 Hours
>3 Hours
The number of hours that the on-street blocks
and off-street parking lots in the study area have
an occupancy greater than 85 percent on a weekday is
illustrated above. One block in the study area along Honolulu Avenue east of Ocean View Boulevard on the south side has an occupancy greater than 85 percent for 12-hours during the weekday. Lot 5 located north of Montrose Lane and west of Wickham Way has an occupancy greater than 85 percent for 8-hours during the weekday. Parking lot 3 9-hour time limited parking has an occupancy over 85 percent for 3-hours during the weekday. 13 City of Glendale • Montrose Parking Analysis
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NUMBER OF HOURS OCCUPANCY EXCEEDS 85% (SATURDAY)
LEGEND
Hours > 85% Occupancy
0 1–3 Hours
>3 Hours

L REN ITA D
The number of hours that the on-street blocks
and off-street parking lots in the study area have
an occupancy greater than 85 percent on Saturday is
illustrated here. Nine blocks in the study area along Honolulu Avenue have an occupancy greater than 85 percent for over 10-hours during the weekday. Parking lot 3 has an average occupancy greater than 85 for 4-hours during Saturday in the 9-hour time limited area. In addition, lots 2 and 7 have occupancies greater than 85 percent for 6-hours.

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HONOLULU AVE
Honolulu Avenue is the Montrose DURATION OF STAY (WEEKDAY) neighborhood’s main street and the center
of the commercial district. The street
features restaurants with sidewalk cafés
and small retail businesses. Parking on-
street is paid with both parallel and angled
parking that generally have 2-hour limits.

FL REN ITA DR
LEGENDDuration of stay is evaluated to identify
different types of parking users and to see
if parking spaces are being turned over to
support the speciﬁc type of parker desired.

Duration of stay data was collected along
Honolulu Avenue in the most desirable
paid on-street spaces to see if vehicles
were turning over to provide short term
customer parking for nearby business.

Average Duration
< 1 Hr
1–2 Hrs
2–3 Hrs
DURATION OF STAY (SATURDAY)Weekday and Saturday duration of stay along Honolulu Avenue are illustrated
here. The data shows that the vehicles
parked along Honolulu Avenue stay for
less than 1-hour on average. Parking
is paid along Honolulu Avenue and the
majority of spaces have a 2-hour time
limit; therefore, users are complying
with the restrictions and the level of
enforcement could be deemed appropriate.

The current duration of stay is supporting
the desire for Honolulu Avenue to serve
as short term parking for business in
the area and showing that incidents
of meter feeding are likely low.

FL REN ITA DR
LEGEND
Average Duration
<1 Hr
1–2 Hrs
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HONOLULU AVE ONSTREET PARKING OCCUPANCY Weekday Saturday 85% occupancy 100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
PARKING RESTRICTIONS20%
10%
0%
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Hourly parking occupancy along Honolulu
Avenue was reviewed to determine if any
parking management strategies should
be targeted speciﬁcally to this corridor.

Parking along Honolulu Avenue is over 85
percent occupied from approximately 11
a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays with several
hours that are over 90 percent occupied. As
noted previously, many of the blocks along
Honolulu Avenue have parking occupancies
over 85 percent for a majority of the analysis
period. In addition, the parking occupancy
of this corridor is much higher than found
in Montrose overall, which had a peak
along Honolulu Avenue on Saturdays
makes ﬁnding parking difﬁcult. Weekday
occupancy along Honolulu Avenue tends to
be low except in the evening where the peak
occupancy is 88 percent at 7 p.m. This higher
evening occupancy is due to the nightlife
and restaurant uses along the corridor
as well as time limits that end at 6 p.m.
occupancy of 85 percent for the neighborhood
as a whole. The sustained high occupancy
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STAKEHOLDER COLLABORATION

PUBLIC OUTREACH
As part of the process, outreach occurred
with a variety of stakeholders to obtain
feedback and perspectives related to
parking in Montrose. This included a
presentation to the Transportation and
Parking Commission as well as meetings
TASK FORCE INPUTwith the Montrose Shopping Park Association and Glendale Community College.
࢙ The unique character ofThrough these interactions, a parking task force was established that included members
from the City as well as the Montrose
Shopping Park Association to identify
concerns, issues, potential solutions, and help
prioritize parking management strategies.

Some of the key input that was received
from the task force is identiﬁed here.

Montrose is important
࢙ Support economic vitality for
businesses and facilitate growth
in customer base
࢙ Have available parking for
employees and customers
࢙ Helped prioritize strategies
In addition to the task force, speciﬁc
coordination has been occurring
with Glendale Community College to
collaborate the mutual success for the
college and Montrose as a whole.
࢙ Agreed to participate with
updating employee parking
program
࢙ Want to see parking revenues
reinvested in Montrose
࢙ Engaged with GCC to address
future expansion into Montrose
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KEY FINDINGS
Parking occupancy in Montrose is
over 85 percent on Saturday at 1
p.m. During other periods on both
Saturday and weekdays, parking
occupancies are less than 85

HIGH OCCUPANCY ALONG

HONOLULU AVENUE
Occupancy frequently exceeds the 85 percent
threshold along several blocks indicating
it is highly desirable and parking along the
street is difﬁcult to ﬁnd. Given the duration
of stay is less than 1-hour on average, this is
serving the desired short term parker and an
appropriate level of turnover is occurring.
percent. There are speciﬁc areas
where parking occupancies are
exceeding the desired threshold
during both Saturday and weekdays
and management strategies should
be used to shift demands from
heavily utilized areas to less utilized
areas. Better balancing the parking
supply and demand within Montrose
will provide available parking in
areas where people desire to park
such as in front of restaurants and
retail. The analysis shows there is
available parking within Montrose;
therefore, a balance between

HIGH OCCUPANCY ALONG

WICKHAM WAY
The unpaid 9-hour on-street parking along
Wickham Way on the east side south of Honolulu
Avenue is almost 100 percent occupied on
Saturday for many hours of the day. Management
strategies will be explored to target the
appropriate desired parking condition.

HIGH LONGTERM OCCUPANCY OF
OFFSTREET PARKING
The Saturday parking occupancy is higher than
weekdays in off-street parking with the peak off-
street parking greater than 85 percent occupied.

Parking lots 5 and 7 have more than 4-hours
on the weekday when the parking occupancy
is over 85 percent. Parking lots 2, 3 , 5 and 7
have 4 or more hours on Saturday where the
parking occupancy was greater 85 percent.
parking supply and demand can be
achieved with better management of
the existing system.

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PARKING STRATEGIES
Parking strategies have been
identiﬁed to manage public
parking resources to provide
sufﬁcient turnover of parking
to better support the retail
oriented businesses in Montrose.

The strategies respond to the
following Montrose goals and
objectives:

PERFORMANCEBASED

PARKING APPROACH
supports neighborhood needs. We recommend
modifying and clarifying the City’s desired
target range to be an occupancy level between
70 and 85 percent, which would reﬂect having
1-2 available spaces per on-street block.

The City should adopt a performance-based
parking approach where data driven triggers
are used to guide decision-making to best
manage parking. This approach would provide
data driven processes to manage public parking
within the City where speciﬁc performance
criteria are evaluated to determine when
parking management strategies need to be
implemented or maybe reduced. Using data
driven processes provides transparency that
improves understanding between the public and
City ofﬁcials and takes the perceived emotion
out of the decision. The performance-based
parking approach incorporates demand based
practices that inform changes to parking rates,
policies, and programs to best balance the
supply and demand of parking.

With the new target occupancy range,
the following performance metrics are
recommended for when to consider and
implement new parking management strategies:

1. Increase parking rates when
peak occupancy exceeds 85 percent.
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Support local business
needs within Montrose

2. Decrease parking rates when
peak occupancy is below 70 percent.

3. Consider having paid parking when
peak occupancy exceeds 85 percent for
more than 4 hours.

Provide adequate amount of
parking for customers
Look to manage what
parking is available before
building more parking
With the performance-based parkingData Driven Triggers approach in mind, the following section outlines parking management strategies
that could be implemented to better balance
the supply and demand of valuable parking
assets in Montrose now and into the future.

The parking management strategies were
derived in response to the ﬁndings in this
parking analysis and support the overall
goals and objectives to address near-
term concerns about parking availability
and support long-term parking needs.

Industry standards have identiﬁed 85 percent
as the point where there are still spaces
available, but it starts to become difﬁcult for
drivers to ﬁnd parking. The City currently has
a target occupancy of 85 percent; however,
having a goal of one speciﬁc number is difﬁcult
to achieve and provides limited ﬂexibility in
determining appropriate management strategies
and success. A parking environment where
1-2 spaces are available per on-street block
Look for this icon to denote the
strategies suggested throughout
this section.
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Current Target Occupancy Policy
BELOW TARGET ABOVE TARGET85%Low Occupancy High Occupancy Proposed Target Occupancy Range
BELOW 70% ABOVE 85%
Decrease Price Increase Price
WITHIN TARGET RANGE70% 85%
Success
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PRICING STRATEGIES Speciﬁcally, the adjustments should include:

ANNUAL ADJUSTMENTS. It is
recommended that parking rates be
evaluated on an annual basis and
Charging for parking is simply having people
directly pay for the use of parking spaces.

Paid Parking can be implemented for both
public and private lots and essentially is
a management tool that reduces demand,
motivates carpooling, promotes higher
turnover, and can generate revenue.
adjusted using the performance-based tiered
approach. The annual review is necessary to
address changing conditions that are
anticipated with other management strategies
and be able to react to growth and

TIERED PRICING APPROACH
Pricing changes would be achieved through
incremental changes using a tier hierarchy
with tier 1 being Honolulu Avenue where
prices are highest and secondary tiers
Occupancy levels of over 85 percent for on-
street parking mean there is limited parking
availability and ﬁnding parking spaces
is difﬁcult. Drivers looking for on-street
parking may be circulating throughout the
area to locate an available space causing
increased congestion. Parking occupancies
between 70 and 85 percent on-street provide
1 to 2 available spaces per block make it
easier to ﬁnd available parking and reduce
circulation associated with searching for
parking. More available parking improves
the customer experience and economic
vitality of the neighborhood. As needed,
the City should monitor areas with paid
parking and use the performance metrics
identiﬁed previously to make changes to
pricing. A multi-step process is recommended
that would ﬁrst increase prices on-street,
start to align pricing in a tiered approach
and then make future adjustments based
on performance-based measures.
development pressures that occur. The
decision to change prices should be based on
the performance metrics identiﬁed using the
target occupancy range discussed previously.
including on- and off-street parking with
lower pricing. Implementing price changes
incrementally and using the tiered pricing
approach allows for parkers to adjust to the
system and allows the City to monitor shifts
in demand. In addition, the tiered approach
will provide better management of short-
term parking availability by setting higher
fees for the most desirable on-street parking
and lower fees less convenient off-street
parking. The City should increase parking
rates in a tier and then monitor the results to
see how parking has shifted and determine
what rates should be increased in other tiers.

It is recommended that on-street fees be
increased ﬁrst to shift demands to available
off-street facilities and make available more
on-street parking for visitors and customers.

INCREASE PARKING PRICES ALONG
HONOLULU AVENUE. Many of the
blocks along Honolulu Avenue are over
85 percent occupied for 10 or more hours.

Given the occupancy level, it is recommended
to increase the parking rate per hour by $0.50
to help reduce occupancy levels and
encourage parking in other areas where
parking is available. It is anticipated that a
$0.50 increase will have minimal impact at ﬁrst
and that Honolulu Avenue pricing will need to
continue to be increased.

EXPAND ON-STREET PAID PARKING TO
CAPTURE WICKHAM WAY BLOCKS.

On-street parking occupancy on the
west side of Wickham Way between Honolulu
Avenue and Broadview Drive exceeds 85
percent occupancy for up to 6-hours during the
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weekday and 3-hours on Saturdays.

Implementing paid parking along these blocks
of Wickham Way would help manage occupancy
and increase availability near the Montrose
commercial area.
30-minutes to 9-hours. Changes in regulations
that may be considered for Montrose include:

EXTEND OR CHANGE PAID PARKING
HOURS. Parking occupancy along
Honolulu Avenue is over 85 percent on
Saturday and weekdays until after 9 p.m. In
addition, before 10 a.m. occupancies are below
65 percent on both weekdays and Saturday. A
review of individual off-street parking lots
identiﬁed parking occupancies are low earlier in
the day and are higher and sometimes above 85
percent later in the evening. The City should
consider shifting the parking hours to better
capture the peak parking periods and better
manage parking later in the evening. Data is
showing that paid parking hours could be
changed from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. to capture the
peak conditions.

CHARGE FOR OFF-STREET PARKING.

Lots 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7 exceed 85 percent
occupancy for more than four hours.

Installing pay stations and charging for parking
in these more heavily utilized lots could be
justiﬁed to manage demands. Charging for
parking in only these lots will shift demand to
the surrounding lots. Therefore, consideration
could be given to charging for parking in other
area lots. The parking rate should be set such
that it is lower than on-street parking using the
tiered pricing structure to balance on- and
off-street parking. An initial parking rate of $0.50
to $1 per hour is recommended. CHANGE TIME LIMITS ON WICKHAM WAY BLOCKS. On-street parking

PARKING REGULATIONS

AND RESTRICTIONS
occupancy on the west side of Wickham
Way between Honolulu Avenue and Broadview
Drive exceeds 85 percent occupancy for up to
6-hours during the weekday and 3-hours on
Saturdays. These blocks also have a 9-hour time
limit whereas the surrounding blocks have a
2-hour time limit or less. The City should modify
the time limit along Wickham Way between
Honolulu Avenue and Broadview Drive to
2-hours consistent with the surrounding blocks
and will result in more customer parking.

Parking regulations should be developed within
the context of the neighborhood but should
also consider other areas of the City so as
not to confuse parkers and to provide some
consistency for the community and visitors. Paid
parking and time limits for parking are currently
in effect between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. in Montrose.

There are also varying time limits on-street
and within the surface parking ranging from
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ENFORCEMENT
Enforcing parking regulations is an important
component to make sure the parking
regulations are followed. Without enforcement
many parking management strategies will be
ignored, abused, and ineffective. Enforcement
in Montrose is currently limited, and the
City is in the process of outsourcing the
enforcement program to improve available
parking to support the shopping areas.
integrate with the database of the payment
system and will automate enforcement with
virtual “chalking” rather than manual chalking.

Virtual chalking increases compliance since the
chalk marks cannot be erased.

Automate the transfer of
payments to the City
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࢙
࢙
Integrate with enforcement technologies
such as license plate recognition
Allow for credit card and
mobile payment options
PAYMENT SYSTEMS Eliminate the need for numbered
parking spaces, which fade and
require frequent repainting, by
using pay-by-plate methods.

The on-street paid parking in Montrose is
currently completed through the use of
traditional parking meters that are fed with
coins. Upgrading the payment systems
with new technology will provide a better
customer experience, be more convenient for
customers, and result in a higher compliance.

ENHANCE PARKING ENFORCEMENT.

The City should require the new
contractor for enforcement to develop
PAYBYPHONE.

Consider providing pay-by-phone
as a quick and convenient option that can
be implemented without upgrading the
parking meters. This type of system requires
implementation of signage and the startup fee
with vendors is fairly nominal. This system
requires users to download an application
to your mobile device that requires you
register your vehicle with the license plate
and incorporate a digital payment option.
enforcement strategies that address Montrose
parking issues and support management
strategies and regulations. The strategies
should be reviewed and updated periodically to
meet the changing needs of the City’s parking
system as the neighborhood grows and new
parking regulations are implemented. The City
should encourage the parking contractor to
incorporate enforcement technologies.

PAY STATIONS WITH PAYBYPLATE.

As parking meters are replaced, the
system should be upgraded with pay stations
that incorporate pay-by-plate applications
and allow for credit card payment along with
mobile payment options. One pay station
serves multiple parking spaces reducing
the amount and cost of infrastructure
and improving pedestrian mobility along
the sidewalks with impediments.

EVALUATE AND INTEGRATE LONGTERM AND

EMPLOYEE PARKING
The City of Glendale has Employee Parking
Permit programs to assist employees of
businesses in these districts with ﬁnding
available parking. The program has designated
parking spaces where employees with a permit
can park for longer than posted time limits.

TECHNOLOGY. Enforcement technology
can streamline processes, reduce costs
and help the City better manage the overall
parking system. New enforcement technology
should continue to be integrated including
license plate readers that work with new
payment methods like pay-by-plate and pay-by-
phone. The enforcement technology should
Improved payment systems can also:
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Provide for a better customer experience
Reduces labor costs by eliminating
manual payment collection, less
maintenance, and remote programing
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UPDATE EMPLOYEE PARKING
PROGRAM. The recommended parking
management strategies will impact
given to utilizing funds to enhancing the
parking system and the areas around it as well
as projects that help reduce parking demands.

DEVELOP A CONSISTENT BRAND AND
WAYFINDING. Branding similar to that
found in the downtown area will give
conditions and adjust demands and available
parking areas. The Montrose employee parking
program should be revisited to make sure it is
effective and appropriately managing employee
parking with implementation of parking
strategies in the neighborhood.
signs a consistent look and feel throughout
Glendale and distinguish public parking assets
from private parking. The Montrose parking
brand could use the work completed for
downtown as a starting point and tailor the
brand towards this neighborhood. Wayﬁnding
for Montrose could include additional signs
directing customers to areas that are

BRANDING AND WAYFINDING
Branding and Wayﬁnding are used to link
drivers to available parking. It is an important
aspect to providing a positive experience for
visitor and customers parking in Montrose.

It decreases trafﬁc congestion and increases
efﬁciency in ﬁnding a parking space by
directing drivers to available parking and
avoiding added trafﬁc from people circulating
through the system to locate spaces. Studies
in urban areas show that as much as 30
percent of trafﬁc can be associated with
drivers circulating to ﬁnd parking. With drivers
guided on a direct path to available parking
the more trafﬁc and environmental impacts
will be reduced and the overall transportation
system will function more efﬁciently.

PARKING REVENUE AND FUNDING
Ideally a parking system would be self-
sustaining and managed such that it
underutilized and providing for a look and feel
that is consistent throughout the City that
identiﬁes where public parking is available.
creates revenue above what is needed
for maintenance, operations and capital
improvements. Additional parking funds
could be allocated to creating more parking
as well as improving the parking system
by implementing items such as wayﬁnding,
branding, pedestrian connectivity, parking
and enforcement technology, or help fund
transit and non-motorized improvements that
can reduce parking demands. This could also
include improving aesthetics of landscaping
and infrastructure to promote safe use of
public space by pedestrians and vehicle trafﬁc.

EVALUATE PARKING REVENUE. The
City should review parking revenue
annually. If there is additional revenue
beyond what is needed to operate and maintain
the parking system, consideration should be
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NEXT STEPS  PRIORITIES
Implementing parking strategies
will be completed in an iterative
process and monitored using a
data driven approach to measure
the impacts and outcomes of
various parking strategies. The
focus of the efforts will be to
manage publicly available parking
so that parking is available
and convenient for supporting
Montrose. Parking occupancies
will be monitored to identify when
strategies will be implemented
and how effective they are.

The parking task force that was developed
between the City and the Montrose Shopping
Park Association prioritized and ranked what
strategies where most and least desirable in
the near term, which are identiﬁed below. The
speciﬁc timing for each strategy will depend on
funding and/or timing of city wide strategies
such as the coordination of new infrastructure
such as pay stations, enforcement technology,
and mobile payment options.

HIGHEST PRIORITY

1. Enhance parking enforcement

2. Evaluate and implement parking
enforcement technology

3. Update employee parking program

4. Increase pricing along Honolulu Ave

5. Extend or change paid parking hours

6. Pay-by-Phone/App
The City will continue to work collaboratively
with merchant groups and key stakeholders
to communicate the timing for implementing
strategies and monitoring how the parking
system is operating

7. Pay stations with Pay-by-Plate

8. Develop consistent brand/wayﬁnding

LOWER PRIORITY

9. Evaluate parking revenue

10. Expand on-street paid parking to
capture Wickham Way blocks

11. Change time limits on
Wickham Way blocks

12. Charge for off-street parking
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FUTURE CONSIDERATIONS
BALANCING SUPPLY AND DEMAND. The vehicle. Continuing to monitor parking will be important to assess if additional parking supply
is needed and how to best accommodate more
parking.

ALLOW INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO

BE USED IN PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT
PROPOSALS. The City should update
the Glendale Municipal Code to allow
developments to propose innovative
approaches to solve parking problems and
meet parking demands. These approaches may
include automated parking garages, use of
technology or other future parking innovations
that are yet to be developed.
existing overall parking capacity in Montrose
is adequate to serve the current needs of the
commercial area, and implementation of the
parking strategies described will help better
balance supply and demands throughout
downtown. Future growth in parking demands
can also be managed through implementation
of additional parking management strategies,
increased pricing, and partnering with private
developments to provide additional parking.

The City should continue to monitor and
maintain their current parking assets to see
how growth, redevelopment, and transportation
trends impact parking occupancies.

MONITOR VEHICLE OWNERSHIP AND
PARKING DEMAND TRENDS. The City should
monitor vehicle ownership and parking
demand trends to understand how parking
needs are changing. These trends should
help guide the City in decision-making related
to development Code parking requirements,
managing and replacing the public parking
assets and developing additional parking
supply.

FACILITATE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PARKING

AND SHARED PARKING APPROACHES IN
NEW DEVELOPMENTS. The City should work
with new developments to provide publicly
available parking especially for redevelopment
of surface parking lots. In addition, the City
should work with developers to allow for
shared parking amongst uses downtown rather
than individual parking facilities for each use.

Redevelopment of prime surface parking lots
should consider replacing publicly available
parking through public/private partnerships
and shared parking strategies. It is anticipated
that new development would provide additional
parking supply and meet new parking
demands. Parking demand trends in many
dense urban areas have been decreasing
due to increased transportation options,
ability to live/work/play in downtown areas,
sustainability trends, and costs of owning a
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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Amendment Thirteen for FY 2023-2024 Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department One-Time-Only (OTO) baseline funding allocation of $50,000 for Elderly Nutrition Program.

2. Resolution of Appropriation to appropriate $50,000 in OTO baseline funding to Elderly Nutrition Program C-2 Home Delivered Meals Program.

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Calendar
Approved for May 14, 2024 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Community Services & Parks (CSP) Department is requesting the City Council’s authorization to accept Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department (AD) OTO baseline grant funds in the amount of $50,000 to provide FY 2023-2024 Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP) C-2 Home Delivered Meals Program to seniors.

Funding from OTO baseline will allow the ENP to deliver an additional 6,766 meals in the Home Delivered Meals Program through June 30, 2024.

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RECOMMENDATION
CSP respectfully recommends that the City Council authorize the acceptance of $50,000 in OTO baseline funding from Los Angeles County AD for the FY 2023-2024 Elderly Nutrition Program; authorize the City Manager or a designee to execute Amendment Thirteen to the ENP202106 Subaward period July 2020 – June 2024 to accept and implement funding; and appropriate the funds to C-2 Home Delivered Meals Program.

ANALYSIS
CSP has been providing meal service to seniors 60 years of age and older in the greater Glendale area since 1979 with grant funding administered from Los Angeles County AD through the federal Older Americans Act. The ENP provides an important opportunity for social contact and is the only meal many seniors receive in a day.

The ENP 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, and 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 homes.

The City’s ENP Congregate Meals Program operates three (3) congregate meal sites serving lunch seven (7) days per week at the Adult Recreation Center, five (5) days per week at Sparr Heights Community Center, and three (3) days per week at Pacific Community Center. An average of 4,000 meals per month are served in the program to over 400 unduplicated seniors.

The ENP Home Delivered Meals Program is for homebound seniors requiring food delivery assistance due to physical and/or medical reasons and is substantiated by a doctor’s order before beginning program services. Program services include a weekly delivery of seven (7) frozen meals that include bread, fruit, milk and dessert. The Emergency Meals Program is part of the Home Delivered Meals Program and provides three (3) days’ worth of shelf-stable meals to unduplicated clients enrolled in the program.

The Telephone Reassurance Program is also part of the Home Delivered Meals Program, which ensures that seniors who are shut-in receive a weekly well-being phone call to check on their status.

The City contracts with TRIO Community Meals, LLC, to provide congregate and home- delivered meal catering services for the ENP. The contract period is from December 1, 2022, through November 30, 2026.

The cost per meal rate is as follows:
•Congregate Meals $4.56 per meal
•Home Delivered Meals $4.75 per meal
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agreement for a one (1) year term, commencing July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021, with three (3) additional options to renew annually, for an anticipated total subaward term of four (4) years. Baseline funding for the program requires a 15% cash match.

Amendment Thirteen is part of year four of the four-year subaward term.

On April 26, 2024, LA County informed the City of additional grant funds from OTO baseline in the amount of $50,000 to be used for the C-2 Home Delivered Meals Program for FY2023-2024 from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.

OTO baseline is a reimbursable grant with a 15% cash match. The LA County AD reimbursement rate for ENP funding for C-2 Home Delivered Meals Program service delivery for FY 2023-2024 is as follows:

Meal Type Funding Source Reimbursement Rate Per Meal
Home Delivered Meals OTO baseline $7.39
Emergency Meals OTO baseline $9.70

$50,000 in OTO baseline funding will enable the City to deliver an additional 6,766 home- delivered meals through June 30, 2024, and provide 80 unduplicated seniors with three (3) days’ worth of Emergency Meals totaling 240 Emergency Meals for the year.

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

FISCAL IMPACT
The $50,000 in additional grant funds will allow the City to serve additional meals. The OTO baseline grant award of $50,000 was not appropriated as a part of the FY 2023- 2024 budget. Therefore, staff is requesting for an appropriation of $50,000 from grant revenue.

The appropriation request is outlined below:

Requesting Appropriation
Amount From (Account
String)
To (Account String) Funding Source
$50,000 31240-2700-CSP-0020-
P0000
G65011
43110-2700-CSP-0020-
P0000
G65011
Nutritional Meals Grant
Fund
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
The action being considered does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) as it creates a government funding mechanism or constitutes other government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
This item is exempt from campaign disclosure requirements.

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Alternative 1: Do not approve acceptance or appropriation of $50,000 in OTO baseline funding from Los Angeles County AD for FY2023-2024 ENP, which will result in fewer senior meals being delivered.

Alternative 2: The City Council may consider any alternative not proposed by staff.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

Onnig Bulanikian, Director of Community Services & Parks Prepared by:

Aylin Isayan, Community Services Supervisor
Maggie Kavarian, Community Services Manager
Tereza Aleksanian, Assistant Director of Community Services & Parks Approved by:

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

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
N/A
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1 MOTION
Moved by Council Member ____________________________, seconded by Council Member ___________________________, that the Council authorizes the acceptance of FY 2023-2024 One-Time-Only baseline funding of $50,000 for C-2 Home Delivered Meals for the provision of Elderly Nutrition Program from County of Los Angeles Aging and Disabilities Department as set forth in the Report to Council dated May 14, 2024; and authorizes the City Manager or a designee to execute Amendment Thirteen to the County of Los Angeles Aging and Disabilities Department Contract Subaward Number ENP202106 Subaward period July 2020 – June 2024 to accept and implement Los Angeles County AD funding.

Vote as follows:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
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1 ORDINANCE NO. ________________

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA
AMENDING SECTIONS 30.02.020, 30.10.070, 30.11.030, 30.11.040, 30.11.070,

30.12.020, 30.13.020, 30.14.020, 30.15.020, 30.20.040, 30.27.040, 30.32.030,

30.32.060, 30.32.090, 30.40.020, 30.40.050, 30.41.010, 30.47.020, 30.47.030,

30.60.040 and 30.70.200 OF TITLE 30
OF THE GLENDALE MUNICIPAL CODE, 1995,

RELATING TO DESIGN REVIEW, ENTITLEMENT PROCESSES,

PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN USES, AND MISCELLANEOUS

ZONING CODE CLEAN UPS
(Case No. PZC-0004-2023)

WHEREAS, the City Council directed staff on August 23, 2022 to initiate amendments to the Zoning Code to address Improvements to the Design Review and Entitlement Processes and parking requirements for certain uses for the purposes of streamlining existing processes; and

WHEREAS, simultaneous, minor cleanups to miscellaneous zoning-related provisions in Title 30 are necessary; and

WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered, and recommended approval of these amendments to Sections of Title 30 at their February 21, 2024 meeting;

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE:

SECTION 1. Section 30.02.020 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995 is hereby amended to read as follows:

30.02.020 Additional permits or approvals may be required.

A. Design standards for lots and parcels of land. The standards of chapter 16.08 of this code shall be applicable to the design of lots and parcels of land when applying the provisions of this title and when considering any application for a procedure prescribed by this code.

B. Denial of building permit until parcel map is approved. Except as otherwise provided in this code, no building permit shall be issued and no building or structure shall be constructed or altered on any land which has been separated in ownership in violation of the provisions of this code until and unless a parcel map has been recorded.

SECTION 2. Section 30.10.070 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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2 30.10.070 Zoning districts—Regulations.

A. Permitted Primary Uses and Structures. The purpose of the sectional listing of permitted primary uses and structures contained within each zone regulations is to identify all principal uses and structures that are allowable on a lot within that zone as a matter of right. Subject to the provisions of the zone, except as otherwise provided, no building, structure or land shall be used and no building, structure or use shall be established except the listed permitted primary uses and structures.

B. Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures. The purpose of the sectional listing of permitted accessory uses and structures contained within each zone regulations is to identify uses and structures that are allowable when they are integrated with and clearly incidental to a primary use on the same lot. All buildings and structures shall conform to the development standards of the zone.

C. Temporary Uses and Structures. The purpose of the sectional listing of temporary uses and structures is to identify those uses that may be allowable within a given zone for a limited amount of time and under certain specified conditions.

D. Conditional Uses and Structures. The purpose of the sectional listing of conditional uses and structures is to identify those uses and structures which must first obtain permission for their establishment within the zone by a conditional use permit.

The specific conditional uses and structures which are listed are considered to be typical of uses which require individual review as to their particular characteristics and location, and ones that may require special conditions to their establishment in order to protect the health, safety and general welfare.

E. Compliance with Laws. Notwithstanding any provision in this code to the contrary, any establishment that engages in or carries out any activity contrary to federal, state or local laws shall be prohibited.

F. Development Standards—General. The development standards contained within this title and the various zones have been established in order to assure adequate levels of light, air and density of development, to maintain and enhance locally- recognized values of community appearance and to promote the safe and efficient circulation of pedestrian and vehicular traffic. The standards are in furtherance of the goals and objectives of the comprehensive general plan and are found to be necessary for the preservation of the community, health, safety and general welfare.

G. Site Requirements—General. The area and dimensions of all building sites shall be sufficient to accommodate the anticipated density of development, open spaces, setbacks and parking spaces.

H. Density. The density of development has been established for each zone in accordance with the comprehensive general plan in order to promote the orderly, efficient and most appropriate growth within the city, consistent with the planned 81 of 166

3 capability of services and infrastructures. Density shall be calculated from the area of the lot before any public right-of-way dedications are made. An accessory dwelling unit and/or junior accessory dwelling unit on a lot developed with single-family or multifamily dwelling unit(s) is deemed a residential use consistent with the existing general plan and zoning designation for the lot, as provided for in the Government Code of the State of California, Section 65852.2.

I. Lot Size. Where minimum lot sizes or dimensions required within the zone standards, they have been established in order to promote the type and scale of development envisioned in the comprehensive general plan. Where existing lots with lesser size and dimensions are existing in a zone, an exception has been made in some zones for such lots when their development would not be harmful to the achievement of the overall goals and objectives of the plan.

J. Coverage. Maximum coverage requirements contained within certain zone standards have been established to provide minimum open spaces for light, air and ventilation and to reserve adequate area for open spaces, setbacks and other amenities. Coverage shall be calculated from the area of the lot after any public right-of- way dedications are made.

K. Height. Height standards are reflective of intensity and scale of development. In order to maintain a sound plan and compatibility with surrounding uses, the structural height of buildings must be regulated and intensities directed to their most appropriate location. Factors taken into consideration in the establishment of height criteria are shade/shadow effects; light, air and ventilation; scenic vistas; and intensity of development and ability to serve.

L. Unit Size. Minimum unit sizes as may be established in the various zones are for the purpose of assuring acceptable living areas, the control of overcrowding and the provision of conditions conducive to a decent, safe and sanitary environment.

M. Setbacks, Open Space and Landscaping Requirements. The purpose of setbacks, open space and landscaping requirements is to assure that an effective separation is provided between properties and uses to foster compatibility, identity, privacy, light, air and ventilation and provide for landscaped areas in the living and working environments for visual relief and recreation. Setbacks and required landscaping shall be calculated from the property lines or area of the lot after any public right-of-way dedications are made.

N. Medical Marijuana Dispensary, Marijuana Dispensary, Marijuana Cultivation, Marijuana Processing, and Delivery or Distribution of Marijuana or Medical Cannabis Products as Prohibited Uses. Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, a medical marijuana dispensary, marijuana dispensary, marijuana cultivation, marijuana processing, and delivery or distribution of marijuana or medical cannabis products, as these terms are defined in Section 9.10.010, are prohibited in all zones, including all specific plan areas, except where the city is preempted by federal or state 82 of 166

4 law from enacting a prohibition of any such prohibited uses, or is preempted by federal or state law from enforcing any of these prohibitions.

O. Home-Sharing Activities and Vacation Rentals. Home-sharing, as defined in Section 5.56.030, is permitted subject to the restrictions in Chapter 5.56. Vacation rentals, as defined in Section 5.56.030, are prohibited in all zones.

SECTION 3. Section 30.11.030 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995 is hereby amended to read as follows:

30.11.030 Residential district general development standards.

Table 30.11-B

RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Development
Feature
Requirement by Zoning District
ROS R1R R1
Minimum Lot Size Minimum lot area and width required
Area As required by Section 30.11.060 As required by
Section 30.11.060
Width As required by Chapter 16.08 N/A
Residential Density
Maximum
1 dwelling unit per lot
See
Section 30.11.040(D)(1)
for density
requirements
1 dwelling unit per lot
See
Section 30.11.040(D)(1)
for density
requirements
1 dwelling unit per
lot. The maximum
allowable density
for any residential
subdivision of 5
lots or more in the
R1 zone shall not
exceed an
average of 1
dwelling unit per
each 5,500 sq. ft.
of site area.

Floor Area Ratio
Maximum
District I: 0.30 for the 1st 10,000 sq. ft. of lot area and 0.10 for the portion of lot area thereafter
District II: 0.40 for the 1st 10,000 sq. ft. of lot area and 0.10 for the portion of lot area thereafter
District III: 0.45 for the 1st 10,000 sq. ft. of lot area and 0.10 for the portion of lot area thereafter
For the purpose of this section, in the ROS, R1R, and R1 zones only, FAR shall not include up to 500 sq. ft. of garage area as specified in the definition of the term for dwelling units having a floor 83 of 166

5 Development
Feature
Requirement by Zoning District
ROS R1R R1
area of less than 3,500 sq. ft. Up to 700 sq. ft. of garage area shall not be included for dwelling units having a floor area of 3,500 sq. ft. or more.

Lots with an average current slope of 40% or
greater, the maximum floor area ratio shall be

0.30 for the first 10,000 sq. ft. of lot area and 0.10
for the portion of lot area thereafter.

N/A
Maximum Lot
Coverage (1) 40%, including all residential and accessory buildings Minimum Setbacks
Required (1) See Section 30.11.070 for setback exceptions Street Front 15 feet 25 feet
Street Side 15 feet 6 feet
Interior 10 feet

6 feet

Height Limits (2) (3)
See Section 30.11.040(E) for primary building
height requirements
Shall not exceed
25 feet,
pursuant to the
definition of
height set forth
in this title (plus
3 feet for any
roofed area
having a
minimum pitch
of 3 feet in 12
feet)
Primary and
Wireless
Telecommunications
Facilities
Accessory Buildings
No accessory building shall exceed a height of 12 feet, or 15 feet where a minimum roof pitch of 3 feet in 12 feet is provided, pursuant to the definition of height set forth in this title.

Accessory buildings, in the ROS and R1R zones only, constructed to the side of or below the down slope wall of the main building or structure on a lot with an average downhill orientation of 5 horizontal to 1 vertical (5:1) slope or steeper, shall be limited as follows: the down slope wall of such accessory building shall not exceed 10 feet in height
Accessory
Structures
Accessory structures shall not exceed a height of 15 feet pursuant to the definition of height set forth in this title.

Permanently
Landscaped Open
Space (3)
40% minimum of the lot area (See Chapter 30.31 for additional requirements)
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6 Development
Feature
Requirement by Zoning District
ROS R1R R1
Parking and Loading As required by Chapter 30.32 (Parking and Loading) Design Review As required by Chapter 30.47 (Design Review) Notes: (1) For lot coverage and setback requirements related to solar energy equipment, see Section 30.30.050.
(2) For exceptions to height limits for wireless telecommunications facilities, see Chapter 30.48.
(3) For height and landscape open space requirements related to solar energy equipment, see Section 30.30.050.

RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Development
Feature
Requirement by Zoning District
R-3050 R-2250 R-1650 R-1250
Minimum Lot Size Minimum lot area and width required
Area/Width N/A N/A N/A N/A
Residential Density
Maximum
1 dwelling unit
per 3,050 sq. ft.
of lot area.
1 dwelling unit
for each 2,250
sq. ft. of lot
area. On lots
having a width
of 90 feet or
greater, there
shall be not
more than 1
dwelling unit for
each 1,800 sq.
ft. of lot area.
1 dwelling
unit for each
1,650 sq. ft.
of lot area.

On lots
having a
width of 90
feet or
greater,
there shall
be not more
than 1
dwelling unit
for each
1,320 sq. ft.
of lot area.
1 dwelling unit
for each 1,250
sq. ft. of lot
area. On lots
having a width
of 90 feet or
greater, there
shall be not
more than 1
dwelling unit
for each 1,000
sq. ft. of lot
area.

Floor Area Ratio
Maximum .65 .85 1.0 1.2
Lot Coverage (2) 50% maximum including all residential and accessory buildings Setbacks Required
(2) See Section 30.11.070 for setback exceptions
Street Front 25 feet minimum
20 feet minimum and an average of 23 feet
for any garage or first residential floor; not
less than 23 feet and an average of 26 feet
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7 for the second and third residential floors
(see Diagram 1 in Figure 30.11.030).

Street Side
5 feet minimum and an average of 8 feet for the first residential floor; not less than 8 feet and an average of 11 feet for the second residential floor; and not less than 11 feet and an average of 14 feet for the third residential floor (see Diagram 2 in Figure 30.11.030).

Interior
5 feet minimum and an average of 8 feet for the first residential floor; not less than 8 feet and an average of 11 feet for the second residential floor; and not less than 11 feet and an average of 14 feet for the third residential floor (see Diagram 2 in Figure 30.11.030). (1)
Interior when
abutting the ROS,
R1R or R1 zones
(excluding
chimneys, railings
and vents)
8 feet minimum and an average of 11 feet for the first
residential floor; not less than 11 feet and an average of 14 feet for the second residential floor; and not less than 17 feet and an average of 20 feet for the third residential floor (see Diagram 3 in Figure 30.11.030). (1)
Height Limits (2)(6)
Primary and
Wireless
Telecommunications
Facilities
Maximum of 3 stories and a maximum of 36 feet. (3) (4) (5) On lots having a lot width of 90 feet or less, a maximum of 2 stories and a maximum of 26 feet. (3) (4) (5)
Accessory Buildings
12 feet, or 15 feet where a minimum roof pitch of 3 feet in 12 feet is provided, pursuant to the definition of height set forth in this title.

Accessory
Structures 15 feet pursuant to the definition of height set forth in this title.

Minimum
Permanently
Landscaped Open
Space (2)
30% of lot area.

See
Chapter 30.31 for
additional
requirements
25% of lot area. See Chapter 30.31 for
additional requirements
Parking and Loading As required by Chapter 30.32 (Parking and Loading) Design Review As required by Chapter 30.47 (Design Review) Notes: (1) For additions to existing dwelling units where only one (1) dwelling unit exists on the lot and for which a building permit was issued prior to December 14, 1995, see Section 30.11.070.
(2) For lot coverage, setback, height, and landscape open space requirements, see Section 30.30.050.
(3) Additional five (5) feet of height shall be permitted for any roofed area having a minimum pitch of three (3) feet in twelve (12) feet.
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8 (4) Rooftop equipment shall not be included in the measurement of the vertical dimension provided that said equipment is fully screened by a roofed element of the building having a minimum pitch described herein. (5) A mezzanine shall not be considered a story. See Chapter 30.70 (Definitions).
(6) For exceptions to height limits for wireless telecommunications facilities, see Chapter 30.48.

SECTION 4. Section 30.11.040 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995 is hereby amended to read as follows:

30.11.040 Residential district additional ROS and R1R development standards.

The following standards shall apply in the ROS and R1R zones:

A. Hillside Development Review Policy.

1. Every discretionary decision made by the city council, along with city boards, commissions and administrators related to development in the ROS and R1R zones shall take the following into consideration:
a. Development shall be in keeping with the design objectives in the Glendale Municipal Code, the hillside design guidelines and the landscape Guidelines for hillside development as now adopted and as may be amended from time to time by city council.
b. Development shall be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood in terms of size, scale, bulk/mass, roofline orientation, setbacks, and site layout. c. Site plans shall show preservation of prominent natural features, native vegetation and open space in a manner compatible with the surrounding neighborhood, minimizing alteration of terrain necessary for development. d. Site plans for development of property on steep slopes shall take into account the visual impact on surrounding properties.
e. The architectural style and architectural elements of in-fill development shall be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.

B. Regulations in Primary Ridgeline Areas, Secondary Ridgeline Areas, and Blue-Line Stream Areas. All subdivisions, development, building, construction, and grading in the ROS and R1R zones shall be regulated by
Sections 16.08.010, 16.08.020 and 16.08.030 of this code as related to primary ridgeline areas, secondary ridgeline areas, and blue-line stream areas. Any exception to 87 of 166

9 the standards contained in these sections shall only be made by the planning commission or the city council at a public hearing.

C. Preliminary Schematic Plans Required.

1. A “preliminary schematic plan” shall be required for all tentative tract and tentative parcel map applications located in the ROS and R1R zones pursuant to the requirements of Section 16.12.050 of this code.

2. All buildings and structures in the ROS and R1R zones shall comply with the “preliminary schematic plan” approved in conjunction with any tentative tract or tentative parcel map application, where applicable.

D. Density.

1. The maximum allowable density for any residential subdivision, including parcel maps, for the ROS zone, and excluding parcel maps for the R1R zone, shall depend on the average current slope of the entire area within the project including primary and secondary ridgeline areas and blue-line stream areas. The average current slope of a parcel of land shall be computed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 30.70 of this title. The density for property shall be computed in accordance with the following:

Table 30.11-C

S D S D
0—5.0% 3.00 40.1—45.0% 0.96

5.1—10.0% 2.70 45.1—50.0% 0.80

10.1—15.0% 2.42 50.1—52.0% 0.65

15.1—20.0% 2.13 52.1—54.0% 0.60

20.1—25.0% 1.87 54.1—56.0% 0.55

25.1—30.0% 1.61 56.1—58.0% 0.51

30.1—35.0% 1.37 58.1—60.0% 0.48

35.1—40.0% 1.15 60.1% or above 0.45
The letters shall have the following significance:

D = Maximum allowable density in dwelling units per gross acre.

S = Average current slope.

In no event shall the density be restricted to less than forty-five hundredths (0.45) dwelling units per acre. When the subdivision covers an area to be developed in more than one (1) unit of area, the first unit of area shall meet the density requirements set forth herein. Each succeeding unit of area, which combined with the prior units of area, shall meet the average density requirements set forth herein. 88 of 166

10 Where the development is in more than one (1) underlying residential zone, the number of allowable dwelling units must be separately calculated for each portion of the development that is in a separate zone and must then be combined to determine the number of dwelling units allowable in the entire development. The distribution of dwelling units within the development is not to be affected by existing underlying zoning boundaries and the provisions of this section shall control.

While clustering of dwelling units may be desirable to accomplish sensitive development, the net effective density within any portion of the subdivision shall not exceed one and one-half (1½) dwelling units per acre. Net effective density is the density of that area occupied by building envelopes within any portion of the subdivision excluding areas with an average current slope less than thirty (30) percent.

E. Height. No primary building in the R1R and ROS zones shall exceed two (2) stories in height or exceed a height of thirty-two (32) feet pursuant to the definition of height set forth in this title. An additional three (3) feet in height shall be permitted for any roofed area having a minimum roof pitch of three (3) feet vertical in twelve (12) horizontal. An additional story shall be permitted where the primary building is located on a portion of a lot having an average current slope of forty (40) percent (21.8 degrees) or steeper. The portion of a lot to be measured for the purpose of this section shall be the smallest possible polygon, in terms or area, necessary to enclose the primary building and having a maximum of four (4) sides.

F. Open Space. A minimum of forty (40) percent of the site area in the ROS and R1R zones shall be ungraded open space for any lot exceeding an average current slope of thirty (30) percent. In the case of new tentative tract maps, the required open space can be distributed throughout the subdivision.

G. Supporting Structures. All supporting structures below enclosed occupiable living spaces or garages which are exposed above the ground surface shall be fully enclosed by walls or suitable construction.

SECTION 5. Section 30.11.070 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995 is hereby amended to read as follows:

30.11.070 Residential district setback requirements and exceptions.

A. Street Front Setback. In the ROS, R1R, R1, R-3050, R-2250, R-1650 and R-1250 zones, no person shall construct, locate or maintain within the space between a street and a setback line established by ordinance or by this title, any building, wall, fence or other improvement or structure except:

1. General exceptions.
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11 a. Driveways and walks, provided that a driveway shall be limited to that area reasonably necessary to provide safe and efficient ingress to and egress from off-street parking spaces located behind a setback area; b. Eaves and awnings may project into a required setback area for a distance not to exceed thirty (30) inches;
c. Flagpoles limited to one (1) per site;
d. Footings and public utility vaults if fully subterranean; e. Landscape accent lighting not to exceed eighteen (18) inches in height; f. Retaining walls, planters or curbs which are not more than eighteen (18) inches in height above the ground surface existing at the time of construction, except that retaining walls shall not be used to create light and ventilation wells as an intrusion into a front setback area;
g. Uncovered steps, ramps, or landings not over four (4) feet high as measured parallel to the natural or finish ground level at the location of the construction may project into the required setback area for a length of fourteen (14) feet measured parallel to the building. Such steps, ramps, and landings may project into the required setback area for a distance of three (3) feet in the ROS, R1R and R1 zones; four (4) feet in the R-3050, R-2250, R-1650, R-1250.

A pedestrian ramp that has a maximum slope of one (1) vertical to twelve (12) horizontal shall be allowed in any portion of the setback area; h. Circular driveways shall be a permitted exception on lots having a minimum width of eighty (80) feet and where buildings or structures are set back not less than twenty-five (25) feet from the property line. The outer turning radius of a circular driveway shall be a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet. Circular driveways shall be used only for the temporary storage of motor vehicles and shall not be used in lieu of required off-street parking spaces. In the ROS, R1R and R1 zones only, a driveway shall not occupy more than forty-five (45) percent of the area measured from a line twenty-five (25) feet back from the street right-of-way line except for flag lots and lots located on the curve of a cul-de-sac. Circular driveways pavement must consist of interlocking pavers, permeable pavement or a driveway that includes a landscaped median. The maximum width of a circular driveway shall be fifteen (15) feet.

The area located between the street front or street side property lines and the circular driveway shall be landscaped with five (5) gallon shrubs covering a minimum of sixty-five (65) percent of this area and such shrubs shall consist of varieties that grow to a minimum of three (3) feet high at maturity; i. Lampposts adjacent to walkways, stairways and driveways not to exceed a height of five (5) feet. In the ROS, R1R and R1 zones only, there shall be no 90 of 166

12 more than two (2) lampposts on lots less than sixty (60) feet wide at the front setback line and no more than four (4) lampposts on lots that are sixty (60) feet wide or greater at the front setback line;
j. Fences and walls located within the street front setback or within the street side setback within the “H” Overlay Zone in compliance with Chapter 30.21.

2. Additional exception in the ROS, R1R and R1 zones. In the ROS, R1R and R1 zones, necessary railings to comply with Building Code requirements adjacent to driveways or stairways and ramps which are either elevated above the ground surface or depressed below the ground surface shall be permitted in the street front setback area.

3. Additional exceptions for R-3050, R-2250, R-1650, R-1250 zones. a. In the R-3050, R-2250, R-1650, R-1250 zones, fire department connections and standpipes, not to exceed a height of twenty-four (24) inches are permitted in required street front setback area. To the greatest extent possible, such fire equipment shall be incorporated into landscaped areas and located adjacent to walls, landings, stairways, driveways or other locations to minimize the visual impact.
b. In the R-3050, R-2250, R-1650, R-1250 zones, necessary railings to comply with Building Code requirements adjacent to stairways and ramps which are either elevated above the ground surface or depressed below the ground surface shall be permitted in the street front setback area.

4. Storage prohibited. No person shall store materials or equipment within the space between a street and a setback line established by ordinance or by this chapter, except temporarily during construction on the same premises. No required setback area shall be used to store any motor vehicle, trailer, camper, boat or parts thereof, equipment or any type of antenna for more than seventy-two (72) hours at a time except as provided for in this title.

B. Street Side Setback. In the ROS, R1R, R1, R-3050, R-2250, R-1650 and R-1250 zones, no person shall construct within the space between a street and a setback line established by ordinance or by this title, any building, wall, fence or other improvement or structure except:

1. General exceptions.
a. Eaves and awnings may project into a required setback area for a distance not to exceed thirty (30) inches.
b. Flagpoles, limited to one (1) per site.
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13 c. Footings and public utility vaults if fully subterranean. d. Landscape accent lighting not to exceed eighteen (18) inches in height.

2. Additional exceptions in the ROS and R1R zones. In the ROS and R1R zones, the following may be permitted in the required street side setback area:
a. Driveways and walks, provided that a driveway shall be limited to that area reasonably necessary to provide safe and efficient ingress to and egress from off-street parking spaces located behind a set-back area. Circular driveways shall be a permitted exception on lots having a minimum width of eighty (80) feet and where buildings or structures are set back not less than twenty-five (25) feet from the property line. The outer turning radius of a circular driveway shall be a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet. Circular driveways shall be used only for the temporary storage of motor vehicles and shall not be used in lieu of required off-street parking spaces. A driveway shall not occupy more than forty-five (45) percent of the street setback area measured from a line twenty- five (25) feet back from the street right-of-way line except for flag lots and lots located on the curve of a cul-de-sac. Circular driveways pavement must consist of interlocking pavers, permeable pavement or a driveway that includes a landscaped median. The maximum width of a circular driveway shall be fifteen (15) feet. The area located between the street front or street side property lines and the circular driveway shall be landscaped with five (5) gallon shrubs covering a minimum of sixty-five (65) percent of this area and such shrubs shall consist of varieties that grow to a minimum of three (3) feet high at maturity;
b. Necessary railings to comply with Building Code requirements adjacent to driveways or stairways and ramps which are either elevated above the ground surface or depressed below the ground surface shall be permitted in the street side setback area;
c. Lampposts adjacent to walkways, stairways and driveways not to exceed a height of five (5) feet. There shall be no more than two (2) lampposts on lots less than sixty (60) feet wide at the front setback line and no more than four (4) lampposts on lots that are sixty (60) feet wide or greater at the front setback line;
d. Retaining walls, planters or curbs which are not more than eighteen (18) inches in height above the ground surface existing at the time of construction, except that retaining walls shall not be used to create light and ventilation wells as an intrusion into a front setback area; and
e. Uncovered steps, ramps, or landings not over four (4) feet high as measured parallel to the natural or finish ground level at the location of the construction may project into the required setback area for a length of fourteen 92 of 166

14 (14) feet measured parallel to the building. Such steps, ramps, and landings may project into the required setback area for a distance of three (3) feet. A pedestrian ramp that has a maximum slope of one (1) vertical to twelve (12) horizontal shall be allowed in any portion of the setback area.

3. Additional exceptions in the R1 zone. In the R1 zone, the following may be permitted in the required street side setback area:
a. Driveways and walks provided that a driveway shall be limited to that area reasonably necessary to provide safe and efficient ingress to and egress from off-street parking spaces located behind a setback area. Circular driveways shall be a permitted exception on lots having a minimum width of eighty (80) feet and where buildings or structures are set back not less than twenty-five (25) feet from the property line. The outer turning radius of a circular driveway shall be a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet. Circular driveways shall be used only for the temporary storage of motor vehicles and shall not be used in lieu of required off-street parking spaces. In no event shall a driveway occupy more than forty-five (45) percent of the street setback area. b. Necessary railings to comply with Building Code requirements adjacent to driveways or stairways and ramps which are either elevated above the ground surface or depressed below the ground surface shall be permitted in the street side setback area.
c. Lampposts adjacent to walkways, stairways and driveways not to exceed a height of five (5) feet. Lampposts shall not exceed two (2) lampposts on lots less than sixty (60) feet wide at the front setback line and no more than four (4) lampposts on lots that are sixty (60) feet wide or greater at the front setback line.
d. Retaining walls, planters or curbs which are not more than eighteen (18) inches in height above the ground surface existing at the time of construction.

4. Additional exceptions in the R-3050, R-2250, R-1650, R-1250 zones. In the R-3050, R-2250, R-1650 and R-1250 zones, the following may be permitted in the required street side setback area:
a. Driveways and walks, provided that a driveway shall be limited to that area reasonably necessary to provide safe and efficient ingress to and egress from off-street parking spaces located behind a setback area. b. Fire department connections and standpipes, not to exceed a height of twenty-four (24) inches. To the greatest extent possible, such fire equipment shall be incorporated into landscaped areas and located adjacent to walls, landings, stairways, driveways or other locations to minimize the visual impact. 93 of 166

15 c. Lampposts adjacent to walkways, stairways and driveways, not to exceed a height of five (5) feet.
d. Necessary railings on top of subterranean and semi-subterranean garages to comply with Building Code requirements.
e. Retaining walls, planters or curbs which are not more than eighteen (18) inches in height above the ground surface existing at the time of construction. f. Subterranean and semi-subterranean parking garages shall be set back a minimum of five (5) feet from the street side property line. Such parking garages may include equipment, service, utility and storage areas provided such areas do not have any door, window or other opening to the outside facing the street except for necessary ventilation.
g. Additions to any existing residential dwelling unit where only one (1) residential dwelling unit exists on the lot and for which a building permit has previously been issued for the dwelling unit prior to December 14, 1995, shall be set back a minimum of six (6) feet from any side property line abutting a street.

5. Storage prohibited. No person shall store materials or equipment within the space between a street and a setback line established by ordinance or by this chapter, except temporarily during construction on the same premises. No required setback area shall be used to store any motor vehicle, trailer, camper, boat or parts thereof, equipment or any type of antenna for more than seventy-two (72) hours at a time except as provided for in this title.

C. Interior Setback. In the ROS, R1R, R1, R-3050, R-2250, R-1650 and R-1250 zones, no person shall construct, locate or maintain within the space between a property line and an interior setback line, any building, wall, fence or other improvement or structure except:

1. General exceptions.
a. Boundary line fences and freestanding (non-retaining) walls may be located along the interior property lines or within interior setback areas, but may not encroach into the street setback area.
b. Eaves and awnings may project into a required setback area for a distance not to exceed thirty (30) inches, provided they do not project closer than thirty (30) inches to an interior property line.
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16 d. Fireplaces and chimneys may project into the required interior setback area a maximum of two (2) feet for a length of ten (10) feet measured parallel to the building.
e. Utility meters.

2. Additional exceptions in the ROS, R1R and R1 zones. In the ROS, R1R and R1 zones, the following may be permitted in the required interior setback area:
a. In the ROS and R1R zones only, retaining walls under three (3) feet in height may be located anywhere within the interior setback areas. Retaining walls at least three (3) feet and under five (5) feet in visible height may be located no closer than five (5) feet to any interior property line. See Section 30.30.010(B) for additional regulations on the height of retaining walls. b. In the R1 zone only, retaining walls five (5) feet in visible height may be located within interior setback area.
c. Detached private garages.
d. Driveways and walks.
e. Mechanical equipment, including water heaters, when screened or enclosed shall not be required to set back from an interior property line. f. Railings adjacent to stairways.
g. Swimming pools and spas shall be set back a minimum of three (3) feet from any interior property line, such distance being measured to the edge of the water.
h. In the case of subdivisions in the ROS and R1R zones with a “preliminary schematic plan” building envelope location requirement (see Section 30.11.040), structures may be closer to the interior property line, provided the setback between building envelopes is at least twenty (20) feet. i. Uncovered steps, ramps, or landings not over four (4) feet high as measured parallel to the natural or finish ground level at the location of the construction may project into the required setback area three (3) feet for a length of fourteen (14) feet measured parallel to the building. A pedestrian ramp that has a maximum slope of one (1) vertical to twelve (12) horizontal shall be allowed in any portion of the setback area.
j. Existing porte cocheres that are over an existing driveway and existing wing walls, provided the porte cochere or wing wall was legally constructed prior to December 14, 1995.
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17 3. Additional exceptions in the R-3050, R-2250, R-1650, R-1250 zones. In the R-3050, R-2250, R-1650 and R-1250 zones, the following may be permitted in the required interior setback area:
a. Driveways and walks, except where abutting the ROS, R1R or R1 zones. b. Detached private garages on a lot where all vehicular access to parking spaces is gained from an alley.
c. Attached and detached private garages not exceeding a height of fifteen (15) feet (if attached, that portion of the garage extends beyond the main building) on lots less than sixty-one (61) feet wide shall have a minimum interior setback of five (5) feet.
d. Subterranean parking garages, except where abutting the ROS, R1R or R1 zones.
e. Swimming pools and spas shall be set back a minimum of four (4) feet from any interior property line, except where abutting the ROS, R1R or R1 zones, such distance being measured to the edge of the water. f. Uncovered steps, ramps, or landings not over four (4) feet high as measured parallel to the natural or finish ground level at the location of the construction may project into the required setback area four (4) feet for a length of fourteen (14) feet measured parallel to the building, except where abutting the ROS, R1R or R1 zones. A pedestrian ramp that has a maximum slope of one (1) vertical to twelve (12) horizontal shall be allowed in any portion of the setback area.
g. Railings, walls on top of roof deck balconies with a maximum height of forty-five (45) inches.
h. Semi-subterranean parking garages shall have a minimum interior setback of five (5) feet. Semi-subterranean parking garages not extending more than three (3) feet above grade may project completely to the interior property line, except where abutting the ROS, R1R or R1 zones, provided that the combined height of the garage and any solid wall or solid fence on top of the garage in the setback area does not exceed six and one-half (6 1/2) feet above the adjacent ground level and the garage is located immediately adjacent to the interior property line. Any portion of a wall or fence exceeding a height of six and one-half (6 1/2) feet above the adjacent ground level shall be a minimum of fifty (50) percent open.
i. Additions to any existing residential dwelling unit where only one (1) residential dwelling unit exists on the lot and for which a building permit has 96 of 166

18 previously been issued for the dwelling unit prior to December 14, 1995, shall be set back a minimum of six (6) feet from any interior property line.

4. Storage prohibited. No required interior setback area shall be used to store any motor vehicle, trailer, camper, boat or parts thereof, equipment or any type of antenna for more than seventy-two (72) hours at a time except as provided for in this title.

SECTION 6. Section 30.12.020 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995 is hereby amended to read as follows:

30.12.020 Commercial district land uses and permit requirements.

A. Permitted Primary Uses and Structures. No building, structure or land shall be used and no building, structure or use in the commercial zoning districts shall be erected, structurally altered, enlarged or established except the following permitted uses, buildings and structures identified with a “P” in Table 30.12-A.

B. Conditional Uses and Structures. The following uses and structures identified with a “C” in Table 30.12-A may be permitted in the commercial zoning districts subject to approval of a conditional use permit (Chapter 30.42). The development standards of this zone shall apply except as otherwise provided herein.

C. Administrative Uses and Structures. The following uses and structures identified with an “A” in Table 30.12-A may be permitted in the commercial zoning districts subject to approval of an administrative use permit (Chapter 30.49). The development standards of this zone shall apply except as otherwise provided herein.

D. Temporary Uses. Temporary uses (identified with a “T” in Table 30.12-A), allowed subject to approval and compliance with all applicable provisions of this Zoning Code.

E. Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures. Accessory uses, buildings and structures shall be permitted in zones identified with a “P” in Table 30.12-A.

F. Wireless Telecommunications Facilities. Wireless telecommunications facilities, identified with a “W” in Table 30.12-A may be permitted subject to the approval of a wireless telecommunications facility permit as set forth in Chapter 30.48 of this code.

G. Standards for Specific Uses. Where the last column in the following tables (“See Standards in Chapter or Section”) includes a Chapter or Section number, the regulations in the referenced chapter or section apply to the use; however, provisions in other sections of this Zoning Code may apply as well.

H. Uses Not Listed. Land uses that are not listed on Table 30.12-A, or are not shown in a particular zoning district are not allowed, except for other uses which the director of community development determines to be similar in nature, function and operation to listed permitted primary uses within these zones.
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19 Table 30.12-A

COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
LAND USE (1)(2)

PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY
ZONE
See
Standards in
Chapter or
Section

C1 C2 C3 CR CP

D CH CA
Accessory Structures and Uses
Accessory dwelling unit (ADU),
and/or junior accessory dwelling unit
(JADU) on a lot developed with one
residential dwelling unit
P P P P P P P 30.34.080
Accessory dwelling unit(s) (ADU) on
a lot developed with more than one
residential dwelling unit
P P P P P P P 30.34.080
Accessory uses P P P P P P P
Antennas (pole type) and flagpoles P P P P P P P
Carts (freestanding, non-motorized,
portable type) P P P P P P 30.34.040
Dish antennas P P P P P P P 30.34.050
Home occupations P P P P P 30.45
Home-sharing P P P P P P P 5.56
Reverse vending machines P P P P P P 30.12.040
Signs P P P P P P P 30.33
Solar energy equipment P P P P P P P 30.30.050
Institutional Uses
Cultural arts centers P P P
Hospitals P P
Museums P P P
Places of worship P P P C P
Schools, physical instruction P P P P P
Schools, private C C C C C
Schools, private specialized
education and training A P P C P
Light Industrial Uses
Backlots/outdoor facilities—
Production C C
Broadcasting studios and indoor
support facilities—Production P P P(3) P
Medical and dental laboratories P P P(3) P
Soundstages—Production P P
Utility and transmission facilities C C C C C C C
Miscellaneous Uses
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PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY
ZONE
See
Standards in
Chapter or
Section

C1 C2 C3 CR CP

D CH CA
Non-emergency heliports C C
Parking lots or structures P P P P P P P 30.32

30.51.020
Office Uses
Contractors office and/or storage,
temporary T T T T T T T
Contractors office P P P P P P
Medical and dental offices P P P P(3) P P P
Office P P P P(3) P P P
Office, consumer services P P P
Veterinary offices, including
hospitalization services P P P P P
Recreational Uses
Arcade establishment C C C
Billiard establishments P P P P
Children’s indoor play areas P P P P
Community gardens P P P P P P 30.34.045
Cyber-café establishments P P A
Gyms and health clubs P P C P P
Indoor recreation center P P P P P
Outdoor commercial recreation C C
Private clubs and lodges C C P C P
Public dances P P P P P P
Taverns C C C C C C
Theaters C P C P
Residential Uses
Domestic violence shelters P P P P P P
Emergency shelter C C C
Residential congregate living, limited
subject to the provisions of one
residential dwelling per lot in the R-
1250 zone

P P P P P P

Residential congregate living, medical A P P P
Residential congregate living, non-
medical, subject to the provisions of
the R-1250 zone and provided further
that ground floor level is occupied
with permitted commercial uses

P P P P

Residential congregate living, non-
medical, at the ground floor level A A A A
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PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY
ZONE
See
Standards in
Chapter or
Section

C1 C2 C3 CR CP

D CH CA
subject to the provisions of the R-
1250 zone
Multiple residential dwellings subject
to the provisions of the R-1250 zone
and provided further that the ground
floor level is occupied with permitted
commercial uses

P P P P P

Multiple residential dwellings with
dwelling units at the ground floor level
subject to provisions of the R-1250
zone

C C C C
One residential dwelling per lot
subject to the provisions of the R-
1250 zone

P P P P P P
Senior housing subject to the
provisions of the R-1250 zone and
provided further that the ground floor
level is occupied with permitted
commercial uses

P P P P P
Senior housing at the ground floor
level subject to the provision of the R-
1250 zone

C C C C C
Retail Uses
Alcoholic beverage sales A(4
)
A(4
)
A(4
) A(4) A(4
)
A(4
)
Automobile supply store P P P P P
Banquet halls C C C C
Christmas tree sales lots, when
maintained between November 1st
and January 9th
T T T T T 5.36
Firearms, weapon sales P P P P
Hardware stores P P P P P P
Jewelry stores P P P P P P
Liquor stores A A A A A A
Nurseries and garden supplies P P P P P
Paint and wallpaper stores P P P P P P
Pawnshops P P
Pharmacy P P P P P P
Pumpkin sales lots, when maintained
between October 15th and November
1st
T T T T T 5.36
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PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY
ZONE
See
Standards in
Chapter or
Section

C1 C2 C3 CR CP

D CH CA
Restaurant, counter service with
limited seating P P P P P P
Restaurants, fast food A P P A P P
Restaurants, full service P P P P P P
Retail stores, general merchandise P P P P P P
Spas and swimming pools, sales and
service P P P P P
Supermarkets P P P P P P
Vehicle sales, leasing and rental
agencies P P P 30.34.160
Service Uses
Ambulance services P P P P P P
Banks and financial institutions P P P P P P
Business support services P P P P(3
) P P
Car washes, full or self service P P P P 30.34.030 Day care centers P P P P P P P
Gas station C P P C P P 30.34.020
Heating and air conditioning sales
and service (HVAC) P P 30.34.070
Hotels and motels P P P(3
) P
Massage establishment C C C C C C 5.64
Mortuaries and funeral homes P P
Personal services P P P P P P
Pet grooming P P P P P
Repair and maintenance, consumer
products P P P P P P
Tire stores P P P 30.34.140
Vehicle repair garage P P P 30.34.150
Wireless telecommunications
facilities W W W W W W W 30.48

Key to Permit Requirements Symbol See Chapter
Permitted use P
Administrative use—Administrative use
permit required A 30.49
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23 Conditional use—Conditional use permit
required C 30.42
Temporary use T
Wireless telecommunications facilities
permit required W 30.48
Use not allowed
Notes:
(1) See Section 30.03.010 regarding uses not listed. (2) See Chapter 30.70 for definitions of the land uses. (3) Permitted above the first floor level only.
(4) An Administrative Use Permit (AUP) is not required for supermarkets with 20,000 sq. ft. of floor area or greater.

SECTION 7. Section 30.13.020 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995 is hereby amended to read as follows:

30.13.020 Industrial district land uses and permit requirements.

A. Permitted Primary Use and Structures. No building, structure or land shall be used and no building, structure or use in the industrial zoning districts shall be erected, structurally altered, enlarged or established except the following permitted uses, buildings and structures identified with a “P” in Table 30.13-A.

B. Conditional Uses and Structures. The following uses and structures identified with a “C” in Table 30.13-A may be permitted in the industrial zoning districts subject to approval of a conditional use permit (Chapter 30.42). The development standards of this zone shall apply except as otherwise provided herein.

C. Administrative uses and structures. The following uses and structures identified with an “A” in Table 30.13-A may be permitted in the commercial zoning districts subject to approval of a administrative use permit (Chapter 30.49). The development standards of this zone shall apply except as otherwise provided herein.

D. Temporary Uses. Temporary uses (identified with a “T” in Table 30.13-A), allowed subject to approval and compliance with all applicable provisions of this Zoning Code.

E. Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures. Accessory uses, buildings and structures shall be permitted in zones identified with a “P” in Table 30.13-A.

F. Wireless Telecommunications Facilities. Wireless telecommunications facilities, identified with a “W” in Table 30.13-A may be permitted subject to the approval of a wireless telecommunications facility permit as set forth in Chapter 30.48 of this code. 102 of 166

24 G. Standards for Specific Uses. Where the last column in the following tables (“See standards in Section”) includes a section number, the regulations in the referenced section apply to the use; however, provisions in other sections of this Zoning Code may apply as well.

H. Uses not Listed. Land uses that are not listed on Table 30.13-A, or are not shown in a particular zoning district are not allowed, except where other uses which the director of community development determines to be similar in nature, function and operation to listed permitted primary uses within these zones.

Table 30.13-A

INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
LAND USE (1)(2)
PERMIT

REQUIREMENT BY
ZONE
See
Standards
in Section
or Chapter IND T
Accessory Structures and Uses
Accessory uses P
Antennas (pole type) and flagpoles P
Carts (freestanding, non-motorized, portable
type) P 30.34.040
Dish antennas P 30.34.050
Home occupations P 30.45
Home-sharing P 5.56
Outdoor storage, incidental P
Reverse vending machines P 30.13.040
Signs P 30.33
Solar energy equipment P 30.30.050
Industrial Mixed Use/Large Scale
Projects
Industrial mixed use/large-scale project,
including all primary, accessory and
temporary uses and structures and all uses
and structures conditionally permitted in the
C3 zone. Uses specified in the C3 zone
shall be subject to specific development
standards as required in the C3 zone.

P
Education, Public Assembly, Recreation
Nightclubs C
Schools, physical instruction A
Schools, private C
Schools, private specialized education and
training A
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PERMIT

REQUIREMENT BY
ZONE
See
Standards
in Section
or Chapter IND T
Taverns C
Manufacturing and Processing
Backlots/outdoor facilities—Production P
Broadcasting studios and indoor support
facilities—Production P
Heavy manufacturing P
Light manufacturing P
Printing, publishing, and lithographic
services P
Recycling C
Research and development P
Soundstage—Production P
Warehousing P
Wholesaling, including wholesaling of
alcoholic beverages P
Residential and Institutional Uses
Conversion of a live/work unit to entirely
residential or entirely business use C
Domestic violence shelters P
Emergency shelters P
Live/work C 30.34.090
Retail
Alcoholic beverage sales A(3)
Building materials, supplies, sales and
service P
Christmas tree sales lots, when maintained
between November 1st and January 9th T 5.36
Hardware stores P
Jewelry stores P
Nurseries and garden supply sales P
Paint and wallpaper stores P
Pharmacy P
Pumpkin sales lots, when maintained
between October 15th and November 1st T 5.36
Spas and swimming pools, sales and service P
Vehicle sales, leasing and rental agencies P 30.34.160 Service Uses
Ambulance services P
Body shops and painting booths P 30.34.150
Business support services P
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PERMIT

REQUIREMENT BY
ZONE
See
Standards
in Section
or Chapter IND T
Car washes (full or self service) P 30.34.030
Day care centers A
Equipment rental yards P
Gas stations P 30.34.020
Heating and air conditioning sales and
service (HVAC) P 30.34.040
Kennel, animal boarding and daycare P(4)
Laundries and dry cleaning plants P
Medical and dental laboratories P
Moving services P
Repair and maintenance, consumer products P
Restaurant, counter service with limited
seating P
Restaurants—Fast food P
Restaurants—Full service P
Storage, personal facilities P
Storage, outdoor facility P
Tire stores P 30.34.140
Towing services and impound yards P 30.34.145
Vehicle repair garages P 30.34.150
Office Uses
Contractor’s office and/or storage, temporary T
Medical and dental offices P
Office P
Office, consumer services P
Veterinary offices, including hospitalization
services P
Transportation and Communication
Facilities
Nonemergency heliports C
Parking lots or structures P P 30.32

30.51.020
Utility and transmission facilities P P
Wireless telecommunications facilities W W Chapter 30.48

Key to Permit Requirements
Symbol See Chapter
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27 Permitted use P
Administrative use – Administrative use permit
required
A 30.49
Conditional use—Conditional use permit
required
C 30.42
Temporar y use T
Wireless telecommunications facilities permit
required
W 30.48
Use not allowed

Notes:
(1) See Section 30.03.010 regarding uses not listed. (2) See Chapter 30.70 for definitions of the land uses. (3) An Administrative Use Permit (AUP) is not required for supermarkets with 20,000sq. ft. of floor area or greater or for wholesaling. (4) Not to be located nearer than two hundred (200) feet to the R1, R1R, ROS, R- 3050, R-2250, R-1650 and R-1250 zones if use includes outdoor facilities.

SECTION 8. Section 30.14.020 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995 is hereby amended to read as follows:

30.14.020 Mixed use district land uses and permit requirements.

A. Permitted Primary Uses and Structures. No building, structure or land shall be used and no building, structure or use in the mixed-use zoning districts shall be erected, structurally altered, enlarged or established except the following permitted uses, buildings and structures identified with a “P” in Table 30.14-A.

B. Conditional Uses and Structures. The following uses and structures identified with a “C” in Table 30.14-A may be permitted in the mixed-use zoning districts subject to approval of a conditional use permit (Chapter 30.42). The development standards of this zone shall apply except as otherwise provided herein.

C. Administrative Uses and Structures. The following uses and structures identified with an “A” in Table 30.14-A may be permitted in the commercial zoning districts subject to approval of an administrative use permit (Chapter 30.49). The development standards of this zone shall apply except as otherwise provided herein. 106 of 166

28 D. Temporary Uses. Temporary uses (identified with a “T” in Table 30.14-A), allowed subject to approval and compliance with all applicable provisions of this Zoning Code.

E. Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures. Accessory uses, buildings and structures shall be permitted in zones identified with a “P” in Table 30.14-A.

F. Wireless Telecommunications Facilities. Wireless telecommunications facilities, identified with a “W” in Table 30.14-A may be permitted subject to the approval of a wireless telecommunications facility permit as set forth in Chapter 30.48 of this code.

G. Standards for Specific Uses. Where the last column in the following tables (“See Standards in Section or Chapter”) includes a section number, the regulations in the referenced section apply to the use; however, provisions in other sections of this Zoning Code may apply as well.

Table 30.14-A

MIXED USE ZONING DISTRICTS AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
LAND USE (1)(2)
PERMIT

REQUIREMENT BY
ZONE
See Standards
in Section or
Chapter IMU IMU-
R SFMU
Accessory Buildings, Structures and
Uses
Accessory dwelling unit (ADU), and/or
junior accessory dwelling unit (JADU) on a
lot developed with one residential dwelling
unit
P P 30.34.080
Accessory dwelling unit(s) (ADU) on a lot
developed with more than one residential
dwelling unit
P P 30.34.080
Accessory buildings and structures P P
Accessory uses P P P
Antennas (pole type) P P P
Carts (freestanding, non-motorized,
portable type) P P P 30.34.040
Dish antennas P P P 30.34.050
Home occupation P P 30.45
Home-sharing P P P 5.110
Reverse vending machines P P P 30.14.040
Signs P P P 30.33
Solar energy equipment P P P 30.30.050
Institutional Uses
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29 LAND USE (1)(2)
PERMIT

REQUIREMENT BY
ZONE
See Standards
in Section or
Chapter IMU IMU-
R SFMU
Places of worship C C C
Schools, physical instruction P P P
Schools, private C C C
Schools, private specialized education and
training P P P
Recreation
Community gardens P P P 30.34.045
Gyms and health clubs C C C
Indoor recreation centers C C C
Nightclubs C
Outdoor commercial recreation C C C
Private clubs and lodges C C C
Public dances P P P
Taverns C C C
Theaters C C C
Manufacturing and Processing
Backlots/outdoor facilities—Production P C C
Broadcasting studios and indoor support
facilities—Production P P P
Heavy manufacturing P P
Laundries and dry-cleaning plants P P(4)
Light manufacturing P P P(3)(4)
Printing, publishing, and lithographic
services P P(4) P(3)(4)
Research and development P P P(4)
Soundstages—Production P P C
Warehousing P P P(4)
Wholesaling, including wholesaling of
alcoholic beverages P P P(4)
Residential Uses
Domestic violence shelter P P P
Conversion of a live/work unit to entirely
residential or entirely business use C C C
Emergency shelter P
Multiple residential dwelling units A P(5)
Residential congregate living, limited P
Residential congregate living, medical A A
Residential congregate living, non-medical A A
Senior housing C P(5)
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30 LAND USE (1)(2)
PERMIT

REQUIREMENT BY
ZONE
See Standards
in Section or
Chapter IMU IMU-
R SFMU
Mixed-Use Developments
Live/work units A A P(6) 30.34.090
Live/work units with conditionally permitted
uses C C C(6) 30.34.090
Mixed-use development provided that all
uses are permitted in zone which the
project is located
P(6) 30.34.100
Mixed-use development where at least one
use is conditionally permitted C(8) C C 30.34.100
Retail Trade Uses
Alcoholic beverage sales A(9) A(9) A(9)
Automobile supply stores P P
Banquet halls C C
Building materials, supplies, sales and
service P P
Christmas tree sales lots, when maintained
between November 1st and January 9th T T 5.36
Firearms, weapon sales P P
Hardware stores P P
Jewelry stores P P P
Liquor stores A A A
Nurseries and garden supplies P P P
Paint and wallpaper stores P P
Pharmacy P P P
Pumpkin sales lots, when maintained
between October 15th and November 1st T T 5.36
Restaurant, counter service with limited
seating P P P
Restaurants, fast food P P(7) P(7)
Restaurants, full service P P P
Retail stores, general merchandise P P P
Spas and swimming pools, sales and
service P P
Supermarkets P P P

Vehicle sales, leasing and rental agencies,
including new and used automobiles,
P P 30.34.160
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31 LAND USE (1)(2)
PERMIT

REQUIREMENT BY
ZONE
See Standards
in Section or
Chapter IMU IMU-
R SFMU
motorcycles, light trucks, recreational
vehicles and boats
Vehicle sales, leasing and rental agencies,
including new and used automobiles,
motorcycles, light trucks, recreational
vehicles and boats existing prior to
September 12, 2006, including a one-time
expansion on the same lot of up to 20% of
floor area
P 30.34.160
Expansion of vehicle sales, leasing and
rental agencies, including new and used
automobiles, motorcycles, light trucks,
recreational vehicles and boats existing
prior to September 12, 2006, when
proposed expansion is on the same lot as
the existing facility and is greater than 20%
of the floor area existing prior to September
12, 2006, or for any new facilities on
separate or non-contiguous lots
C 30.34.160
Service Uses
Ambulance services P P
Banks and financial institutions P P P
Body shops and painting booths P P(4) 30.34.150
Business support services P P P
Car washes (full or self service) P P 30.34.030
Day care centers P P A
Equipment rental yards P P
Gas stations P P C 30.34.020
Heating and air conditioning sales and
service (HVAC) P P 30.34.070
Hotel and motels C C C
Kennel, animal boarding and daycare P(10) P(10)
Massage establishment C C C 5.64
Medical and dental laboratories P P P

Mortuaries and funeral homes
A A
Moving and storage services P P
Pawnshops P P P
Personal services P P P
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32 LAND USE (1)(2)
PERMIT

REQUIREMENT BY
ZONE
See Standards
in Section or
Chapter IMU IMU-
R SFMU
Pet grooming P P
Repair and maintenance, consumer
products P P(4) P(3)(4)(11)
Storage, personal facility P
Storage, outdoor facility P
Tire stores P P 30.34.140
Towing services and impound yards C C 30.34.145
Vehicle repair garages P P(4) 30.34.150
Office Uses
Contractor’s office and/or storage,
temporary T T
Medical and dental offices P P P
Offices P P P
Office, consumer services P P C
Veterinary offices, including hospitalization
services P P
Transportation and Communications
Uses
Parking lot/structure facilities P P C 30.32, 30.51.020 Utility and transmission facilities C C C
Wireless telecommunications facilities W W W 30.48

Key to Permit Requirements Symbol See Chapter
Permitted use P
Administrative use—Administrative use
permit required A 30.49
Conditional use—Conditional use permit
required C 30.42
Temporary use T
Wireless telecommunications facilities permit
required W 30.48
Use not allowed
Notes:
(1) See Section 30.03.010 regarding uses not listed. 111 of 166

33 (2) See Chapter 30.70 for definitions of the land uses. (3) If gross floor area of the building is 10,000 sq. ft. or less and use is indoors; if greater than 10,000 sq. ft. and/or use is outdoors, a conditional use permit is required. (4) Requires a conditional use permit when combined in a mixed-use development which includes residential.
(5) When fronting San Fernando Road, Broadway, or Colorado Street, only allowed as mixed-use projects with commercial uses located along the street frontage as required in Section 30.34.100.
(6) For lots having frontage along San Fernando Road, Broadway, and Colorado Street, manufacturing and processing uses shall not be on the ground floor fronting these streets.
(7) No drive-thru facilities permitted.
(8) The only dwelling units permitted are live/work units. (9) Supermarkets only require an Administrative Use Permit for on-site consumption of alcoholic beverages. An Administrative Use Permit is not required for wholesaling. (10) Not to be located nearer than 200 feet to the R1, R1R, ROS, R-3050, R-2250, R- 1650 and R-1250 zones if use includes outdoor facilities. (11) For upholstery services it shall include furniture only, no vehicle.

SECTION 9. Section 30.15.020 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995 is hereby amended to read as follows:

30.15.020 Special purpose district land uses and permit requirements.

A. Permitted Primary Uses and Structures. No building, structure or land shall be used and no building, structure or use in the special purpose zoning districts shall be erected, structurally altered, enlarged or established except the following permitted uses, buildings and structures identified with a “P” in Table 30.15-A.

B. Conditional Uses and Structures. The following uses and structures identified with a “C” in Table 30.15-A may be permitted in the special purpose zoning districts subject to approval of a conditional use permit (Chapter 30.42). The development standards of this zone shall apply except as otherwise provided herein.

C. Administrative Uses and Structures. The following uses and structures identified with an “A” in Table 30.15-A may be permitted in the special purpose zoning districts subject to approval of an administrative use permit (Chapter 30.49). The development standards of this zone shall apply except as otherwise provided herein. 112 of 166

34 D. Temporary Uses. Temporary uses (identified with a “T” in Table 30.15-A), allowed subject to approval and compliance with all applicable provisions of this Zoning Code.

E. Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures. Accessory uses, buildings and structures shall be permitted in zones identified with a “P” in Table 30.15-A.

F. Wireless Telecommunications Facilities. Wireless telecommunications facilities, identified with a “W” in Table 30.15-A may be permitted subject to the approval of a wireless telecommunications facility permit as set forth in Chapter 30.48 of this code.

H. Uses Not Listed. In the CE and CEM zones only, land uses that are not listed on Table 30.15-A, or are not shown in a particular zoning district are not allowed, except where other uses which the director of community development determines to be similar in nature, function and operation to listed permitted primary uses within these zones.

Table 30.15-A

SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
LAND USE (1)(2)

PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY
ZONE
See Standards
in Section or
Chapter CE CEM MS SR
Accessory Buildings, Structures
and Uses
Accessory dwelling unit (ADU),
and/or junior accessory dwelling unit
(JADU) on a lot developed with one
residential dwelling unit
P 30.34.080
Accessory dwelling unit(s) (ADU), on
a lot developed with more than one
residential dwelling unit
P 30.34.080
Accessory use P P P P
Accessory living quarters or guest
house not to exceed an aggregate
area of 500 sq. ft. of floor area
P
Antennas (pole type) and flagpoles P P P P
Auditoriums P P
Caretaker’s residences P P P P
Carts (freestanding, nonmotorized,
portable type) P P 30.34.040
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35 LAND USE (1)(2)

PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY
ZONE
See Standards
in Section or
Chapter CE CEM MS SR
Dish antennas P P P 30.32.050
Home occupations P
Home-sharing P 5.56
Manufacturing of containers for
caskets, remains and flowers P
Mobile medical trailers, temporary T(5)
Museums P
Nurseries and garden supplies P
Reverse vending machines P 30.12.040
Signs P P P P 30.33
Solar energy equipment P P P P 30.30.050

Agriculture, Open Space, and
Resources
Apiaries P
Open space/conservation areas P
Education, Public Assembly,
Recreation—General
Amphitheaters P
Aquariums P
Arboretums and botanical gardens P
Auditoriums P
Aviaries P
Bandstands P
Community gardens P P
Golf courses, country clubs, driving
ranges and related facilities P
Libraries P
Local fairs P
Museums P
Observatories P
Parks and playgrounds, private P P
Places of worship P P(4)
Public dances P
Recreational camps P
Riding academies or stables P(3)
Stables, including boarding of
horses, sale or exchange of horses
and horse rentals
P
Swimming pools P
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36 LAND USE (1)(2)

PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY
ZONE
See Standards
in Section or
Chapter CE CEM MS SR
Education, Public Assembly,
Recreation Within a Public Park
Amphitheaters P
Aquariums P
Arboretums and botanical gardens P
Auditoriums P
Aviaries P
Bandstands P
Community center P
Community gardens P 30.34.045
Convention centers P
Day care A
Golf courses, country clubs, driving
ranges and related facilities P
Gymnasiums P
Libraries P
Local fairs P
Museums P
Observatories P
Parks and playgrounds, public P
Public dances P
Recreational camps P
Riding academies or stables P(3)
Swimming pools P
Institutional Uses
Cultural arts centers P
Hospitals P
Museums P
Schools, physical instruction C
Schools, private C
Schools, private specialized
education and training C
Light Industrial Uses
Broadcasting studios and indoor
support facilities—Productions P
Medical and dental laboratories P
Miscellaneous Uses
Non-emergency heliport P
Parking lots P
Parking structures, subject to PS
overlay required setback standards P 30.23, 30.32.110 115 of 166

37 LAND USE (1)(2)

PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY
ZONE
See Standards
in Section or
Chapter CE CEM MS SR
Office Uses
Contractor’s office and/or storage,
temporary T T T
Contractor’s office P
Medical and dental offices P
Office P
Office, consumer services P
Recreational Uses
Children indoor play areas P
Cyber-café establishments P
Gyms and health clubs P
Indoor recreation center P
Private clubs and lodges P
Residential Uses
Domestic violence shelter P
Emergency shelter P
Multiple residential dwelling units
subject to provisions of the R-2250
zone
P
One residential dwelling per lot
subject to provisions of the R-2250
zone
P
Residential congregate care living,
limited P
Residential congregate care living,
medical P
Residential congregate care living,
non-medical P
Senior housing P
Retail Uses
Alcoholic beverage sales A A
Christmas tree sales lots, when
maintained between November 1st
and January 9th
T T 5.36
Jewelry stores P
Liquor stores C
Pharmacy P
Pumpkin sales lots, when maintained
between October 15th and
November 1st
T T 5.36
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38 LAND USE (1)(2)

PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY
ZONE
See Standards
in Section or
Chapter CE CEM MS SR
Restaurant, counter service with
limited seating P
Restaurants, fast food P
Restaurants, full service P
Retail stores, general merchandise P
Western retail and supply stores P
Service Uses
Ambulance services P
Banks and financial institutions P
Business support services P
Cemeteries P
Day care centers P
Gas station P 30.34.020
Hotels and motels P
Kennel and animal boarding P C
Massage establishment C 5.64
Mortuaries and funeral homes P
Personal services P
Repair and maintenance, consumer
products P
Sanitary landfills and related
recovery of materials C
Transportation and
Communications Uses
Utility and transmission facilities C C C(6) C
Wireless telecommunication facilities W W W W 30.48

Key to Permit Requirements Symbol See Chapter
Permitted use P
Administrative use—Administrative use
permit required A 30.49
Conditional use—Conditional use permit
required C 30.42
Temporary use T
Wireless telecommunications facilities
permit required W 30.48
Use not allowed
Notes:
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39 (1) See Section 30.03.010 regarding uses not listed. (2) See Chapter 30.70 for definitions of the land uses. (3) Not to be located nearer than 1/2 mile to the R1, R1R, ROS, R-3050, R-2250, R- 1650 and R-1250 zones on which there is no H overlay zone. (4) Places of worship in the SR zone must have been in existence as of September 26, 2006.
(5) Temporary mobile medical trailers must be used on a hospital site and are limited to a period of 2 years.
(6) See Section 30.15.060 for additional standards.

SECTION 10. Section 30.20.040 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995 is hereby amended to read as follows:

30.20.040 Additional development standards.

A. Density.

1. In any planned residential project, the maximum number of dwelling units for the entire project shall be calculated by the total number of acres or fraction thereof of the project inclusive of public or private streets and areas devoted to common use, and shall not exceed the following:
a. In mountainous terrain as defined in Section 16.40.270 of this code, the maximum allowable density for a planned residential project regardless of underlying zoning shall depend on the average slope of the area within the project. The average current slope of a parcel of land shall be computed in accordance with the provisions of Section 30.70.200 of this title.

The density for property shall be computed in accordance with the following formula: D = 3-(SX5.6)
The letters in this formula shall have the following significance: D = Maximum allowable density in dwelling units per acre; S = Average current slope.

In no event shall the density for a planned residential project exceed the density of the underlying zone, and in no event shall the density be restricted to less than forty-five hundredths (0.45) dwelling units per acre. b. In non-mountainous terrain, the maximum allowable density for any planned residential development shall not exceed the following schedule:
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40 Table 30.20-C
Development Feature
Requirement by Zoning District
PRD—
R1
PRD—R-
3050
PRD—R-
2250
PRD—R-
1650
PRD—R-
1250
Maximum Dwelling
Units per Acre 4.35 10.0 18.5 20.0 20.0

2. When the development plan of a planned residential development covers an area to be developed in more than one (1) unit of area, the first unit of area shall meet the density requirements of this section. Each succeeding unit of area when combined with the prior units of area shall meet the average density requirements.

Where the development is in more than one (1) underlying residential zone, the number of allowable dwelling units must be separately calculated for each portion of the development that is in a separate zone and must then be combined to determine the number of dwelling units allowable in the entire development. The distribution of dwelling units within the development is not to be affected by existing underlying zoning boundaries and the provisions of this chapter shall control.

B. Total Open Space.

1. Minimum total open space (including usable open space) shall be established pursuant to the following schedule:

Table 30.20-D
Development
Feature
Requirement by Zoning District
PRD—
ROS
PRD—
R1R
PRD—
R1
PRD—
R-
3050
PRD—
R-
2250
PRD—
R-
1650
PRD—
R-1250
Total Open Space
3,200
sq.
ft./DU
3,200
sq.
ft./DU
3,200
sq.
ft./DU
1,600
sq.
ft./DU
1,200
sq.
ft./DU
500
sq.
ft./DU
500 sq.
ft./DU

2. All of the total open space shall be reserved for use in perpetuity by the residents of the planned residential development. The residents shall own, as an appurtenance to each dwelling or lot, an undivided interest in all open spaces and facilities except those private yard areas required in Section 30.20.040(B)(l) and 30.20.040(C)(1). Council may require that open space easements indicated in any planned residential development be conveyed to the city. Total “open space” may be improved or that portion not required as usable open space may be left in its natural state, particularly if natural features worthy of preservation exist on the site. The owners of interest shall be responsible for the maintenance of all such 119 of 166

41 open space left in its natural state and shall so maintain such areas so that at no time will they constitute a health, safety, fire or flood menace to the community.

3. When the development plan of a planned residential development covers an area to be developed in more than one unit of area, the first unit of area shall meet the minimum total and usable open space requirements of this section. Each succeeding unit of area when combined with the prior units of area shall meet the average total and usable open space requirements of this section.

C. Usable Open Space.

1. In the development of any planned residential development, the following schedule shall be adhered to in relating the required usable open space to the number of dwelling units proposed to be constructed per residential zone:

Table 30.20-E
Development
Feature
Requirement by Zoning District
PRD—
ROS
PRD—
R1R
PRD—
R1
PRD—
R-3050
PRD—
R-2250
PRD—
R-1650
PRD— R-
1250
Useable
Open Space
2,000
sq.
ft./DU
2,000
sq.
ft./DU
2,000
sq.
ft./DU
1,000
sq.
ft./DU
800 sq.
ft./DU
300 sq.
ft./DU
300 sq.
ft./DU

2. As a portion of the usable open space in the PRD-ROS, PRD-R1R, PRD-R1 and PRD-R-3050 residential zones, there shall be provided for each dwelling unit, at ground level and adjacent thereto, a separate private yard or yards with an average overall finished grade not exceeding five (5) percent and a total area of at least four hundred (400) square feet, of which at least one hundred (100) square feet shall be screened from public view.

3. As a portion of the usable open space in all other residential zones, there shall be provided for each dwelling unit, at ground level and adjacent thereto, a separate private yard or yards with an overall finished grade not exceeding five (5) percent and a total area of at least one hundred (100) square feet, and such yard shall be screened from public view.

4. All usable open space areas shall be provided with watering devices adequate to maintain such areas. The council, in reviewing any precise plan, may disapprove any area designating usable open space where there are physical obstructions or hazards detrimental to the safety of the public.

D. Maintenance of Total Open Space. In the event that the organization or association established to own and maintain the total open space shall at any time after 120 of 166

42 establishment of the planned residential development fail to maintain, as determined by the director of community development, the total open space in reasonable order and condition in accordance with the approved plan, the council may serve written notice upon the owners of interest therein setting forth the manner in which the organization has failed to maintain the total open space. Said notice shall include a demand that such deficiencies of maintenance be remedied within thirty (30) days thereof and shall state the date and place of a hearing before the city council therein which shall be held within fourteen (14) days of the notice. At such hearing the city council may modify the terms of the original notice as to the deficiencies and may give an extension of time within which they shall be remedied. If the deficiencies set forth in the original notice or in the modifications thereof shall not be remedied within said thirty (30) days or any extension thereof, the city, in order to preserve the taxable values of the properties within the planned residential development and to prevent the total open space from becoming a public nuisance, may enter upon said total open space and maintain the same for a period of not to exceed one (1) year. Said entry and maintenance shall not vest in the public any rights to use the total open space except when the same is voluntarily dedicated to the public by the owners and accepted by the city. Before the expiration of said year, the city council shall, upon its initiative or upon the request of the organization theretofore responsible for the maintenance of the total open space, call a public hearing upon notice to such organization or to the owners of interest of the planned residential development. Said hearing shall be held by the city council, at which hearing such organization or the owners of interest of the planned residential development shall show cause why such maintenance by the city shall not continue. If the city council shall determine that such organization is ready and able to maintain said total open space in reasonable condition, the city council shall cease to maintain said total open space. If the city council shall determine that said organization is not ready, willing or able to maintain the total open space in a good, clean and safe condition, the city council may, in its discretion, continue to maintain said space subject to a similar hearing and determination. The cost of such maintenance by the city shall be assessed ratably against the properties within the planned residential development and shall become a lien on said properties. The city, at the time of entering upon said total open space for the purpose of maintenance, shall file a notice of such lien in the office of the county recorder upon the properties affected by such lien within the planned residential development.

E. Architectural Design. Architectural treatments on all exterior walls of any building shall be so designed to avoid a monotonous or continuous facade of the exterior wall.

The director of community development may require changes in materials, height, projections in the vertical or horizontal plane or other such facade changes as may be necessary. In no event shall the front and rear facade of any building be in one (1) continuous vertical or horizontal plane.

F. Slopes. All cut slopes in excess of fifteen (15) feet in height shall utilize the saw- tooth method of grading with three (3) feet by three (3) feet benching techniques wherever feasible and all slopes shall be rounded to meet existing natural slope. 121 of 166

43 G. Soil Testing. The soil conditions in any proposed subdivision shall be analyzed by a recognized testing laboratory approved by the city engineer and the results thereof shall be submitted to him. The city engineer shall instruct the testing laboratory as to location and number of soil tests required and the laboratory’s report shall contain recommendations for pavement design and safe soil-bearing values for footings, etc. If the city engineer has professional reasons to believe that the report is inadequate or incomplete, he may reject any recommendation of the laboratory subject to further study or test. All costs in connection with the soil test shall be borne by the subdivider.

H. Water Systems. Water systems shall be designed to provide a sufficient amount of water to meet the firefighting requirements of the area involved as well as domestic water source. The fire chief shall review locations for proposed fire hydrant systems and they shall be in conformance with the National Board of Fire Underwriters Standards. In areas where there will be a potential fire hazard, easy, unobstructed access for fire equipment shall be provided. The fire chief shall recommend to the planning commission the location of fire road easements and firebreaks when needed.

I. Streets.

1. All streets in any planned residential development shall be dedicated for public use unless otherwise approved by the council. It shall be the responsibility of the owner, developer or applicant to justify the necessity or desirability of private streets within the development, which streets shall be required to be designed by a civil engineer to the city of Glendale standards and shall conform to the width, grade, alignment, structural section, and turn around features which are standard for the city. Any proposal for private streets shall include a maintenance plan to be approved by the director of public works.

2. Requirements related to streets shall be as specified in Title 16 of this code.

J. Improvements and Dedications.

1. Where any land is to be conveyed for a public use, a guarantee of title issued by a title insurance company in the name of the city of Glendale and at the expense of the landowner of the land being conveyed to or for the benefit and protection of the city of Glendale showing all parties whose consent is necessary and the nature of their interest therein, shall be filed with the conveyances of said land to the city of Glendale.

2. Where public improvements are to be constructed or where improvements are to be made upon lands to be conveyed to the city of Glendale, the landowner shall execute and file an agreement between himself and the city providing for the installation of such improvements based on the city engineer’s estimate of the landowner’s costs and expenses in accordance with the approved development schedule contained in the precise plan. This agreement shall be accompanied by a faithful performance bond in the amount of one hundred (100) percent of the city 122 of 166

44 engineer’s estimate. Such improvement agreement and performance security provided for herein shall be considered in like manner as are requirements upon improvement agreements and faithful performance bonds under regulations for subdivisions in the city of Glendale. Such improvement agreement and faithful performance bond shall also include and cover the installation of landscaping and planting as required by an approved plan thereof whether such landscaping and planting shall be upon public or private lands. Where public improvements are installed prior to any conveyance to the city, all work shall be inspected by the city as to conformity with “Standard Specifications Public Works Construction 1976 Edition” and “The City of Glendale, Specifications, General Conditions” and include the latest revisions and supplements thereto as adopted by the city council and no faithful performance bond deposit need be provided.

K. Parking.

1. All parking and loading areas and vehicle accessways shall be in compliance with the provisions of Chapter 30.32 of this title.

2. For common recreational facilities and any nonresidential uses, adequate additional off-street parking spaces shall be provided to handle the contemplated use of the facilities of the development.

3. The development plan and the precise plan shall designate the specific locations of guest parking facilities and the commission may recommend and the city council may require alternate locations for guest parking.

SECTION 11. Section 30.27.040 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995 is hereby amended to read as follows:

30.27.040 Fences within the street front setback and the street side setback areas.

Notwithstanding any other provisions of this title, the following additional criteria shall apply to any fence or gate in the street front setback area or in the street side setback area in the F overlay zone:

A. Fences and gates located within the street front or street side setback area shall be located on private property and shall be at least five (5) feet from the back of the street curb or roadway pavement (where no curb exists) and shall not exceed a height, at any point, of forty-two (42) inches;
B. Fences and gates shall utilize an open design along their entire length in any street front or street side setback area where a minimum of fifty (50) percent of the fence area is open for any four-foot section of fence;
C. No fence or gate shall be electrically charged or made of any sharp-edged materials, barbed wire, razor wire, chicken wire, chain link, fiber glass, plain smooth block or painted block;
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45 D. No fence or gate shall be installed or maintained across a driveway in any street front or street side setback area; and
E. All fences and gates shall be maintained in good condition and shall be kept free of rust, flaking paint, and graffiti. Deteriorated materials shall be repaired or removed.

SECTION 12. Section 30.32.030 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995 is hereby amended to read as follows:

30.32.030 Parking and loading spaces required - General.

A. Minimum parking Requirements. There shall be provided at the time of the occupancy of any building or structure a minimum number of off-street parking and loading spaces as hereinafter required in this chapter for said building or structure with adequate provision for safe ingress and egress. Furthermore, there shall be provided at the time of the establishment of any outdoor use area a minimum number of off-street parking and loading spaces as hereinafter required in this chapter for said outdoor use area with adequate provision for safe ingress and egress.

B. Expansion or Remodeling of Building, or Change in Use.

1. Expansion of building or use, generally. Upon change or enlargement of a building, or outdoor use area which creates an increase in the number of dwelling units on a lot, additional floor area, additional floor area devoted to a use, additional outdoor use area, or additional seats, additional parking and loading spaces shall be provided for such new floor area, dwellings, outdoor use area or seats without diminishing the existing parking provided for the existing use, buildings and/or structures unless said parking exceeds the requirements of this chapter.

2. Reduction in parking due to disabilities upgrade. When required solely as a need to upgrade existing parking facilities to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.), Title III and California Code of Regulations (CCR), California Access Code, Title 24, the total number of parking spaces may be reduced at the discretion of the director of community development.

3. Addition of floor area to a dwelling unit. Subsection 1. above notwithstanding, addition of floor area to any dwelling unit may be permitted only when the number of off-street parking spaces provided is equal to or greater than the number that would be currently required for the entire building if it were newly constructed, unless an administrative exception is obtained in accordance with Chapter 30.44. Addition of floor area outside of an actual dwelling unit in a common area such as a common laundry room, common recreation room, or common garage on a lot containing more than one (1) dwelling unit shall be permitted without the need to provide any additional parking spaces.

4. Addition of floor area to a historic resource. Additions of floor area to a historic resource listed in the Glendale Register of Historic Resources, identified as 124 of 166

46 a contributor to a pending or designated historic district, or identified as eligible for listing in the Glendale Register of Historic Resources in a historic resource survey adopted and approved by the City Council shall not require the expansion, modification or other alteration of an existing garage or carport, or the construction of a new garage to provide code compliant parking when the garage or carport on the property is identified by the Director of Community Development as a significant original or early feature of that property.

5. Addition of floor area where only one (1) residential dwelling unit exists on a lot. Additions of floor area on a lot where only one (1) residential dwelling unit exists shall be exempt from the requirements of this subsection.

6. Change of use, generally. When the use of a building changes to a use that is required by Section 30.32.050 to have the same number of parking spaces as the immediately previous use, no additional parking spaces shall be required for the new use, regardless of the number of spaces actually provided by the previous use, provided that the previous use was legally established and the number of spaces has not decreased. When a change in use requires more off-street parking than the previous use, additional parking spaces shall be provided equal in number to the difference between the total number of spaces required by the new use and the number of spaces required for the immediately previous use. When a change in use requires less off-street parking than the previous use, no additional parking spaces are required.

C. Change of Use, Exceptions. Upon the change of use of an existing building, or lot, or a portion of a building, or lot, additional parking and loading spaces shall be provided for the new use as required by this chapter over and above the number of parking and loading spaces required by this chapter for the prior use only, with the following exceptions:

1. Change of use in a historic resource. Any change of use permitted in a historic resource shall not be required to provide additional parking to that legally required prior to the change of use.

2. Change of use in a space under five thousand (5,000) square feet in the DSP and TOD zones or two thousand (2,000) square feet in all other zones (this rule only applies if there is a zoning use certificate, certificate of use and occupancy or business registration certificate on file for a use/uses that exists at the time of the proposed change of use). The occupancy in any tenant space of less than five thousand (5,000) square feet in the DSP and TOD zones or two thousand (2,000) square feet in all other zones, may be interchanged among the following land uses, and any use not listed where the parking ratio for the existing use and the proposed use are the same, without the need to provide additional parking beyond that currently provided on-site or in covenanted off-site spaces provided that the final total gross floor area does not exceed five thousand (5,000) square feet in the DSP and TOD zones or two thousand (2,000) square feet in all other zones. For new 125 of 166

47 buildings and structures, uses must be established with a valid business registration certificate for a minimum of one (1) year, from date of issuance. An occupancy that was permitted under this subsection in a space under five thousand (5,000) square feet in the DSP and TOD zones or two thousand (2,000) square feet in all other zones, may not combine with another occupancy to create an occupancy of five thousand (5,000) square feet or more in the DSP and TOD zones or two thousand (2,000) square feet or more in all other zones, without providing the number of parking spaces required by this code. Required parking shall be determined by the last occupancy that did not use this subsection in a space under five thousand (5,000) square feet in the DSP and TOD zones or two thousand (2,000) square feet in all other zones. Parking will be determined by subsection 33.32.030B.5.
• Taverns
• Day care centers, limited to two thousand (2,000) square feet in the DSP and TOD zones
• Offices, general
• Business support services
• Medical and dental offices
• Medical and dental labs
• Nursery and garden supplies
• Restaurants, full service
• Retail and service activities
• Live/work spaces
• Banks and financial institutions
• Manufacturing
• Repair and maintenance, consumer products
• Gymnasiums and health clubs
• Personal services
• Restaurants, counter service
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48 • Restaurants, fast food, up to five thousand (5,000) square feet in the DSP and TOD zones and up to one thousand (1,000) square feet in all other zones, provided there is no drive-through facility
• Schools, physical instruction

3. Change of use in the CR zone. Any proposed change in occupancy in the “CR” commercial retail zone from an office, retail or service use to a “high-intensity general office/service activity use” as defined herein, shall be required to provide parking and loading spaces as would be required for a new use in full compliance with the standards as specified in this chapter.

4. Change of use in the DSP zone. When the use of a building changes to an art gallery use, as defined by the DSP, no additional parking is required (See Section 30.32.030B.5.).

5. When the use of a space up to ten thousand (10,000) square feet changes from warehousing to manufacturing, no additional parking is required. For new buildings and structures, uses must be established with a valid business registration certificate for a minimum of one (1) year, from the date of issuance.

D. Maintenance of Required Parking. All off-street parking and loading spaces being maintained in connection with any existing main building, structure or use on October 22, 1952 and all parking spaces subsequently required by the zoning ordinance for any building, structure or use shall be maintained as long as said building, structure or use remains, unless an equivalent number of parking and loading spaces is provided conforming to the requirements of this chapter; provided, however, that this regulation shall not require the maintenance of more parking spaces than are herein required for a new building, structure or use. The director of community development may grant an administrative exception pursuant to Section 30.44.020 for the alteration of an existing parking facility to increase the number of parking spaces, where that facility is non- conforming as regards the number of parking spaces, when said alteration may create, continue or exacerbate a non-conformity regarding parking design standards, when, in the opinion of the director of community development, the benefits of the increased number of parking spaces outweighs the impacts of the non-conformity regarding parking design standards.

E. Mixed Use Sites. A site with multiple tenants shall provide the aggregate number of parking spaces required by this chapter for each separate use, except where a reduction of parking is allowed by the reviewing authority in compliance with Section 30.32.080 (reduction of off-street parking requirements). Rounding of quantities of parking spaces shall be done in accordance with Section 30.32.060B.

SECTION 13. Section 30.32.060 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995 is hereby amended to read as follows:

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49 A. Uses Not Listed. Parking for land uses not specifically listed in Section 30.32.050 shall be provided based on a similar use provided in Table 30.32-A, as determined by the director of community development.

B. Rounding of Quantities. In computation of the total parking and loading spaces required for any building site or parking facility, fractional spaces shall be rounded off to the nearest whole number; fractions of five-tenths (0.5) or more being counted as one (1) full space. For sites with multiple non-residential occupants, the total amount of parking required shall be calculated by adding the required parking for all non- residential occupants, including fractional spaces, and the sum rounded to the nearest whole number. Guest parking spaces shall be rounded separately from the parking spaces required for the dwelling units themselves.

C. Calculations.

1. Where fixed seats provided are either benches or bleachers, such seats shall be constructed to be not more than twenty (20) lineal inches each.

2. In computation of parking space requirements, dens, studies, mezzanines, or other similar rooms which may be used as bedrooms shall be considered as bedrooms.

3. In computation of parking space requirements for industrial uses, mezzanines, as defined by the Glendale Building and Safety Code and used exclusively for storage, shall not be considered floor area.

4. In computation of assembly areas, all rooms or areas that can be logically and reasonably used for seating, in addition to any fixed seating area, shall be calculated in determining the parking requirement. Only those areas clearly not usable for assembly purposes shall be omitted for parking calculations (i.e. hallways, restrooms, small offices, reasonable aisle widths, etc.). Hallways and aisles should be generally consistent with all building and fire codes and may not be excessively wide to avoid compliance with parking requirements.

5. In computation of parking requirements for outdoor dining areas that are not located in the public right-of-way, the following shall apply:

The standards of this subsection shall apply to the following uses:
• Banquet halls
• Golf courses, country clubs, driving ranges and related facilities • Nightclubs
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50 • Restaurants, fast food
• Restaurants, full service
• Taverns
The city’s intent is to substantially enliven the pedestrian experience with outdoor dining. Parking need not be provided for any outdoor dining area which substantially abuts a public sidewalk. For purposes of this subsection only, said outdoor dining shall either have a longer dimension along a street property line than its depth into the lot, or the outdoor dining area shall have a minimum twenty (20) foot frontage at the street property line. The outdoor dining area at the street may have a roof which consists of a flexible material such as canvas or vinyl over a frame or may have no roof.

Such an outdoor dining area may have a fence or wall at or parallel to the street property line if it is built of rigid materials such as block, stucco or glass and if there is a minimum of a two-foot vertical separation between the top of the fence or wall and the lower of the adjacent roof or soffit, and if the portion of the fence/wall area over forty-two (42) inches is more than seventy-five (75) percent clear and visually transparent (i.e., not made of opaque, tinted or etched glass or other similar materials or obstructed by landscaping) from the sidewalk. A wall or fence which is no higher than forty-two (42) inches need not be clear or transparent and may be one hundred (100) percent solid.

For all outdoor dining areas not located or designed so as to substantially enliven the pedestrian experience, as detailed above, parking must be provided at regular requirements for each use as defined in Chapter 30.70—Definitions and required in Section 30.32.050.

6. In computation of parking space requirements for vehicle sales, leasing and rental agencies, parking structures used exclusively for vehicle inventory, shall not be considered floor area for parking purposes. Any area of a parking structure that is not exclusively used for vehicle inventory shall be calculated at the vehicle sales, leasing and rental agencies parking requirement.

SECTION 14. Section 30.32.090 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995 is hereby amended to read as follows:

30.32.090 Parking area design and layout standards.

A. Enclosed Parking. Required parking for residential uses, except guest parking and parking for domestic violence shelters, must be fully enclosed, except for entryways to subterranean and semi-subterranean garage and necessary ventilation for parking structures in the R-3050, R-2250, R-1650, R-1250 zones. This shall only apply in all mixed use zones where more than one (1) dwelling unit exists on a lot, and in all residential zones.
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51 B. Width, Length and Aisle Width. Each parking space shall have a width, length and aisle width in accordance with Section 30.32.180 charts I, II, and Ill; provided, however, that parking spaces in excess of the number required herein or as regulated by Section 30.32.040(B) (Location of Parking) may be tandem or vertically stacked parking spaces. Parking spaces used solely for vehicle display and storage of vehicle inventory need not follow minimum space size requirements.

1. Encroachment onto a required residential (R) zone parking space may be permitted to accommodate structural reinforcement, installation of pipes, vents or other similar improvements for six (6) inches of the length. This subsection shall apply only to retrofitting of existing construction. The encroachment shall not impair the overall usefulness of the parking space or parking area for its intended purpose as a parking space or area.

2. Modification to existing parking spaces shall be allowed to deviate from the minimum stall dimension standards for seismic retrofits of a building as determined necessary by the Building Official.

C. Turning Radius. The outer radius of any turning area to a required parking space into any 1 or 2 car garage shall be a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet. See Section 30.32.180 chart VII.

D. Turning Area. Turning and approach areas for more than two (2) parking spaces shall have a minimum clear dimension illustrated by the letter “D” on Section 30.32.180 charts II and III which is set out at the end of this chapter and by this reference made a part hereof, from the nearest end of a parking space to any property line, structure, obstruction or other parking space, except where such turning space abuts an alley in which case the turning space dimension may include the width of the alley.

E. Vertical Clearance. All parking spaces shall have a minimum seven (7) foot vertical clearance. The front three (3) feet of a parking space in an enclosed garage in a residential zone, however, may have a vertical clearance of four (4) feet. See Section 30.32.180 chart VIII.

F. Slope. No parking space shall exceed a slope of five (5) percent.

G. Back-Up. Direct backing into or out of a parking area to the street shall not be permitted except for parking for three (3) or fewer residential dwelling units where backing onto a street designated as a local street in the circulation element of the Glendale General Plan may be permitted. Direct backing onto any street is permitted for properties with only one (1) single family dwelling. Direct backing into or out of a parking area onto an alley is permitted.

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52 through bay having a minimum width of nine (9) feet and a minimum length of one hundred (100) feet to two hundred (200) feet measured from the service window or area for restaurants (counter service with limited seating, fast food or full service), or a minimum length of sixty (60) feet to one hundred twenty (120) feet for uses other than restaurants (fast food or full service), as deemed appropriate by the reviewing authority.

In no event shall there be less than sixty (60) feet from the start of the lane and any ordering device. Such drive-through lane shall be a separate lane from the circulation routes and aisles necessary for ingress to or egress from the property or access to any off-street parking spaces. See Section 30.32.180 chart IX.

Drive-through waiting lanes are not permitted in the Downtown Specific Plan (DSP).

I. Gates. Parking lot and parking garage gates shall not move in a direction that interferes with on-street or pedestrian circulation.

J. Landscaping. See Section 30.32.160 for landscaping requirements.

K. Parking Structure Standards in the IND, IMU, IMU-R, SFMU and TOD II Zones. For parking structure standards in the IND, IMU, IMU-R, SFMU and TOD II zones, see Section 30.34.120.

SECTION 15. Section 30.40.020 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995 is hereby amended to read as follows:

30.40.020 Application filing.

A. Requests for variances, administrative exceptions, conditional use permits, administrative use permits, density bonus housing plan/agreement, inclusionary housing plan/agreement, parking exceptions, wireless telecommunications facilities permits, design review, development projects in the SR special recreation zone, parking reduction permits, and parking use permits shall be made on forms prescribed by the director of community development, except for design review for murals. Design review applications for murals shall be made on forms prescribed by the director of library, arts and culture. Requests for setback ordinances or amendments to the General Plan, zoning map or the text of the zoning ordinance shall be filed with the community development department. Applications for approval of a precise plan of design and a precise plan of design overlay zone designation shall indicate the proposed use of the buildings; identify all materials required for final design review as specified in subsection G of this section; include an explicit inventory of all ways in which the proposed project plans and proposed uses deviate from the standards and restrictions of the underlying zone; and shall provide all other architectural and engineering data as may be required to ascertain compliance with the provisions of this title. Applications and accompanying materials for variances, administrative exceptions, administrative use permits, parking exceptions, conditional use permits, wireless telecommunications facilities permits, design review, development projects in the SR special recreation zone, parking reduction permits, and parking use permits shall also be filed with the director of community development, except for design review for murals. Design review 131 of 166

53 applications for murals shall be submitted to the director of library, arts and culture.

Requests shall contain all information necessary to evaluate the proposal including but not limited to maps, drawings to scale of land and existing and/or planned buildings, dimensions, descriptions and data. No request shall be accepted unless such sufficient information is provided.

B. Requests shall also contain:

1. For variances and administrative exceptions, a statement containing any facts, arguments or ground in support of the variance or exception which the applicant wishes to make.

2. For conditional use permits, administrative use permits and wireless telecommunications facilities permits, all information necessary to demonstrate that all the required findings of fact exist with respect to the proposed conditional use permit, administrative use permit or wireless telecommunications facilities permit.

3. For density bonus housing plans/agreements, any information necessary to determine the type and amount of affordable or other types of housing units proposed, whether the applicant can satisfy the replacement obligation set forth in Section 30.36.100, and whether and in what amounts the applicant qualifies for any requested density bonus and/or any concessions or waivers.

4. For inclusionary housing plans/agreements, information required pursuant to the Implementation Policies related to inclusionary housing in effect at the time.

5. For parking reduction permits, parking exceptions and parking use permits, a statement containing any facts, arguments or grounds in support of the parking reduction permit, parking exception or parking use permit which the applicant wishes to make.

6. For General Plan amendments, all information necessary to demonstrate that the proposed General Plan amendment is in the public interest of the city.

7. For a change of zone or amendment to the zoning ordinance text, all information necessary to demonstrate that the proposed change of zone or amendment is in general conformance with the General Plan. Where a proposed zone change is not in conformance with the General Plan, a concurrent application for a General Plan amendment shall also be made.

C. All applications shall be deemed filed after thirty (30) days unless the director of community development rejects such application, in writing, within thirty (30) days after submission, specifying why the application is incomplete.

D. For conditional use permits, administrative use permits, variances, change of zone, or amendment to the zoning ordinance text or to the General Plan, development plans 132 of 166

54 in the SR special recreation zone, parking reduction permits, or parking use permits, or when a public hearing is required for a wireless telecommunications facilities permit, applicants shall also submit certified public notice mailing labels for all owners of real property as shown on the latest equalized assessment roll within a five hundred (500) foot radius of the exterior boundaries of the real property that is the subject of the hearing, or in the case of an administrative use permit, a written decision, except that if such property is owned by the same person or entity, the owners of contiguous real property to that owned by the applicant shall also be included, property ownership map keyed to the mailing labels. If additional mailed notice is required, it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to provide certified public notice mailing labels for all owners of real property as shown on the latest equalized assessment roll within an area determined by the director of community development to be directly affected by the request and to provide a property ownership map keyed to the mailing labels.

E. Special setback ordinance requests shall also contain certified public notice mailing labels for all owners of real property as shown on the latest equalized assessment roll within the boundaries of the area proposed for special setbacks and a property ownership map keyed to the mailing labels.

F. Applications for design review shall be made on forms prescribed by the director of community development and contain all information required therefor, except for design review for murals, which shall be made on forms prescribed by the director of library, arts and culture. For all projects, except for murals, the director of community development shall determine whether the applications and materials are complete prior to review by the review authority. The director of library, arts and culture shall determine whether the applications and materials for mural projects are complete prior to review by the arts and culture commission. Only applications that are deemed complete by the city will be considered for review. For the purposes of this section the term “review authority” shall mean the design review board, the city council, the director of community development, the historic preservation commission, or the arts and culture commission, as applicable.

1. Preliminary design review for projects outside of the DSP zone. Information to be supplied for preliminary review need not show finished details but shall include: project data and calculations; site plan studies; proposed site plan; general location of proposed improvements; location of adjoining development including, for projects in the R1, R1R and ROS zones, the location of windows; precise location, type, and size of existing trees on the site and within twenty (20) feet of the site on adjacent property; photographs of the site and surrounding properties; all building elevation views, which may be colored; reduced-size building elevation views, which may be colored; identification of the architectural style of proposed building or structure; a general description of the materials and colors to be used; certified public notice mailing information for all owners and occupants pursuant to Chapter 30.61; a property. ownership map keyed to the mailing labels; a general description or statement concerning proposed landscaping; a general description or statement of consistency with 133 of 166

55 applicable city design guidelines; a general description of compliance with National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements; and other information as necessary to demonstrate the extent to which the proposed development is in keeping with the intent, purpose, and standards of design review.

2. Final design review for projects outside the DSP zone. In addition to requirements for preliminary design review, the final design review submittals shall include the following: dimensioned site plan; building floor plans; rendered perspective; sight-line studies for hillside development, complete colored building elevation views; reduced-size colored building elevation views; samples of primary building materials to be used; certified public notice mailing labels for all owners and occupants within a five hundred (500) foot radius of the project in. compliance with Chapter 30.61; a property ownership map keyed to the mailing labels; a landscape plan indicating the type, size (both size at planting and anticipated size at maturity for new plantings), number, and location of proposed and existing plants; the materials and texture of all walls, windows, doors, roofing, hardscape and other features; and other information as necessary to demonstrate the extent to which the proposed development is in keeping with the intent, purpose, and standards of design review.

3. Stage I preliminary design review submittals in the DSP zone. In addition to the items specified in G.1., applications for Stage I preliminary or conceptual review for projects in the DSP zone shall also include: perspective drawings with at least one showing a street level viewpoint; project sections; conceptual lighting plan and nighttime rendering(s); conceptual landscape plan; and conceptual public art, if applicable.

4. Stage II final design review submittals in the DSP zone. In addition to the above items specified for Stage I, applications for Stage II final design review shall also provide: interior elevations of major public interior spaces, if applicable; additional perspective drawings, including both daytime and nighttime renderings, as well as perspective drawings of all publicly accessible open spaces; and public art, if applicable.

5. Design review for new dwelling units in ROS or R1R zones. Applications for design review involving new dwelling unit construction in the ROS or R1R zones are required to provide a temporary frame. The director of community development shall have the discretion to require applications for design review involving all other projects in the ROS and R 1R zones and construction of enclosed space above the first floor level of existing dwelling units in the R1 zone to also provide a temporary frame. Projects for which a temporary frame is required by this section shall be deemed incomplete until a temporary frame is constructed. a. Temporary frame specifications. The temporary frame shall, at a minimum, consist of wood posts or other sturdy and rigid material located at all corners of the structure(s) and at either end of all proposed ridgelines, with a 134 of 166

56 taut rope of minimum one-twenty-third (1/23) inch diameter marked with triangular flagging connecting the posts. All temporary framing shall be constructed to the satisfaction of the director of community development.

Temporary frames must remain in place until the end of the appeal period for a design review, or variance decision, or, when an appeal has been filed, until the appeal body has made a design review, conditional use permit, or variance decision, plus any appeal period for that decision. Temporary frames must be removed within twenty-two (22) days of an approval, approval with conditions, or denial decision of a design review case unless an appeal is filed, or within sixty (60) days of a return for redesign decision, unless a new application based on a return for redesign decision is filed within sixty (60) days.

Temporary frames must be removed within twenty-two (22) days of a decision on a conditional use permit or variance case, unless an appeal is filed, or within sixty (60) days of a final decision on a variance case, unless a design review application or variance case is filed within sixty (60) days. The director of community development may, upon showing of good cause, approve an alternative method other than the construction of a temporary frame which aids envisioning the project proposal.

G. Requests for wireless telecommunications facilities permits shall be made on forms prescribed by the director of community development and submitted to the community development department. The director of community development shall amend application requirements from time to time as necessary to comply with applicable laws and regulations, or to otherwise ensure the provision of information necessary and useful to the evaluation of wireless telecommunications facility permit applications. In addition to the application submittal requirements for permits set forth in subsection A of this section, the information listed below is supplemental and required at the time a wireless telecommunications facility permit application is submitted to the community development department.

1. All proposed locations.
a. An accurate map, compatible with the city’s latest version of GIS mapping software, indicating the proposed site and detailing existing wireless telecommunications facility locations owned and operated by the applicant within the city on the date of application submittal.
b. An engineering certification demonstrating planned compliance with all existing federal radio frequency emissions standards, and providing technical data sufficient to justify the proposed height of the proposed wireless communication facility.
c. An alternative configuration analysis, assessing the feasibility of alternative wireless telecommunications facility construction configurations—both at the proposed site and in the surrounding vicinity—which would result in a more visually compatible antenna(s), as deemed necessary by the director of 135 of 166

57 community development. This analysis shall include an explanation of why other wireless telecommunications facility construction configurations were not selected.
d. A projection of the applicant’s anticipated future wireless telecommunications facility siting needs within the city, which information may be used by the city as part of a master planning effort designed to ensure a more planned, integrated and organized approach to wireless telecommunications facility siting.
e. An identification of the geographic service area for the subject installation, including a map showing all of the applicant’s existing sites in the local service network associated with the coverage gap the wireless telecommunications facility is meant to close, and describing how the coverage gap will be filled by the proposed installation.
f. An accurate visual impact analysis showing the maximum silhouette, view shed analysis, color and finish palette and proposed screening for the wireless telecommunications facility. The analysis shall include photo simulations and other information as necessary to determine the visual impact of the wireless telecommunications facility. A map depicting where the photos were taken shall be included. The analysis shall include a written description of efforts to blend the wireless telecommunications facility with the surrounding area. g. The height and diameter of the facility, together with evidence that demonstrates that the proposed wireless telecommunications facility has been designed to the minimum height and diameter required from a technological standpoint for the proposed site. If the facility will exceed the maximum permitted height limit, a discussion of the physical constraints (topographical features, etc.) making the additional height necessary shall be provided. h. A description of the maintenance and monitoring program for the wireless telecommunications facility and associated landscaping. i. A written statement of the applicant’s willingness to allow other carriers to co-locate on the proposed wireless telecommunications facility wherever technically and economically feasible and aesthetically desirable. j. A written description of any good faith efforts to co-locate the proposed wireless telecommunications facility on another site or building, including a GIS compatible map of the sites and engineering information or letters from the owners of the site describing why co-location would not be feasible. k. A written description of all accessory wireless equipment for the wireless telecommunications facility. Describe the function of this ancillary equipment 136 of 166

58 and the need to locate same on or near the wireless telecommunications facility.
l. A written description of any requested exceptions to the standards set forth in Chapter 30.48 and the reasons therefor.
m. For applications requiring planning commission review: certified public notice mailing labels for all owners of real property as shown on the latest equalized assessment roll within a five hundred (500) foot radius of the exterior boundaries of the real property that is the subject of the hearing except that if such property is owned by the same person or entity, the owners of contiguous real property to that owned by the applicant shall also be included, property ownership map keyed to the mailing labels. If additional mailed notice is required, it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to provide certified public notice mailing labels for all owners of real property as shown on the latest equalized assessment roll within an area determined by the director of community development to be directly affected by the request and to provide a property ownership map keyed to the mailing labels.
n. An alternative site analysis, assessing the feasibility of alternative sites, including the potential for co-location, in the vicinity of the proposed site, as deemed necessary by the director of community development. Said alternative site analysis shall specifically include an evaluation of the availability and feasibility of potential alternative sites located outside a ROS, R1R, R1, R- 3050, R-2250, R-1650 and R-1250 zone. Said alternative site analysis shall include a map that shows other potential stand-alone locations for the proposed wireless telecommunications facility that have been explored, and shall describe why the proposed location is superior to other potential locations. Factors that must be considered in the alternative site analysis include, but are not limited to, cost, visual benefits and detriments of alternative sites and proximity to single-family dwellings.
o. Noise/acoustical information derived from the manufacturer’s specifications for all equipment such as air conditioning units and back-up generators, and a depiction of the equipment location in relation to adjoining properties.
p. A conceptual landscape plan as determined necessary by the director of community development. Said plan shall show all existing trees and all proposed landscaping, concealment, screening and proposed irrigation with a discussion of how the chosen material at maturity will screen the site as determined by the director of community development.
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59 r. All other information as determined necessary by the director of community development may be required by the city’s wireless telecommunications facility permit supplemental application form.

2. Expert review. In the event that the director of community development in his or her discretion determines the need to hire an independent, qualified consultant to evaluate technical and other aspects of the application, the applicant shall provide the city with written authorization for the city to do so. Such authorization shall include a written agreement by the applicant to advance the city for all reasonable costs associated with such consultation. The city may require the applicant to submit a cash deposit for the estimated cost of such consultation, and to replenish said deposit if consumed by reasonable costs associated with such consultation. Such consultation is intended to be a site-specific review of technical aspects of the proposed wireless telecommunications facility and shall address all of the following:
a. Compliance with applicable radio frequency emission standards; b. The appropriateness of granting any requested exceptions; c. The accuracy and completeness of submissions;
d. The applicability of analysis techniques and methodologies; e. The validity of conclusions reached; and
f. Any specific technical issues designated by the city.

3. If a permittee proposes any modifications to any wireless telecommunications facility permit after said permit is granted, the permittee shall submit an application to the community development department for consideration by the approval body specified in Section 30.48.020; provided, however; that the city and the approval body need not accept and/or process said application unless and until the permittee: (a) demonstrates the existing wireless telecommunications facility’s compliance with all applicable local requirements; and (b) certifies that the existing wireless telecommunications facility complies with all applicable state and federal requirements. In the case of co-locations, minor structural modifications may be permitted if necessary to accommodate said co-located facility.

SECTION 16. Section 30.40.050 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995 is hereby added to read as follows:

30.40.050 Concurrent review of land use permits and building plan check.

Upon receipt of a written request from the applicant and the applicant’s execution of a hold harmless agreement for the benefit of the City with respect to the risks of concurrent review, the director of community development may authorize the concurrent 138 of 166

60 submittal of a building permit plan check application with any variance, administrative exception, conditional use permit, administrative use permit, parking exception, wireless telecommunications facility permit, design review, home occupation permit, density bonus housing plan and agreement, inclusionary housing plan and agreement, development project in the SR special recreation zone, parking reduction permit, and parking use permit application.

SECTION 17. Section 30.41.010 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995 is hereby amended to read as follows:

30.41.010 Duration of variance, conditional use permit, administrative use permit, parking exception, parking reduction permit, parking use permit, development projects in the SR special recreation zone, and density bonus housing plan.

A. Termination. Every right or privilege authorized by a variance, a conditional use permit, administrative use permit, parking exception, parking reduction permit, parking use permit, development projects in the SR special recreation zone, or density bonus housing plan shall terminate two (2) years after the granting of such variance, conditional use permit or density bonus housing plan unless the exercise of such right or privilege has commenced in good faith prior to such time, except as otherwise provided in this section.

B. Cessation. For variances, conditional use permits, administrative use permits, parking exception, parking reduction permits, parking use permits, development projects in the SR special recreation zone, and density bonus housing plan such rights and privileges shall also be terminated at such time as the applicable review authority may designate in the approval of the variance, conditional use permit, parking reduction permit, parking use permit, or development projects in the SR special recreation zone review. A variance or a parking use permit may be terminated by the review authority upon any interruption or cessation of the use permitted by the variance for one (1) year or more in the continuous exercise in good faith of such right or privilege. A parking reduction permit may be terminated by the review authority upon any interruption or cessation of the use permitted by the parking use permit in accordance with Section 30.50.070.

SECTION 18. Section 30.47.020 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995 is hereby amended to read as follows:

30.47.020 Applicability.

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to the following:

A. New buildings and structures, exterior remodeling and exterior changes of or to existing buildings and structures for which a building permit is required. 139 of 166

61 B. Any exterior change to an existing building or structure visible from the public street or sidewalk immediately adjacent to a property in an adopted historic district overlay zone, if that building or structure has been identified as a contributing building or structure in an adopted historic resources survey. This shall include the street-facing façade, and any portions of the side and rear façades visible from the public street or sidewalk immediately adjacent to a property. For the purposes of this section, an alley is not considered a public street. For the purposes of this section, any portion of a building which is not visible due to landscaping, walls, fences or any other natural or man-made obstruction which is not a part of a contributing building or structure shall be considered to be visible from the public street or sidewalk.

C. For the ROS, R1R, and R1 zones, any fence or wall of more than three (3) feet of exposed height visible from the public street or sidewalk immediately adjacent to the property.

D. Sign programs.

E. Creative signs.

F. Murals.

G. Exemptions. Notwithstanding the above provisions and subsection (G)(5), the director of community development may exempt the following buildings, physical improvements and site developments from design review by a review authority:

1. Interior design and interior modifications to buildings or structures, whether or not floor area is added;

2. Buildings and structures, including wireless telecommunications facilities, in the CPD and SR zones (plans and proposals in the CPD zone shall be reviewed by the director of community development, in accordance with and according to the process in Chapter 30.12; plans and proposals in the SR zone shall be reviewed by the planning commission, in accordance with and according to the process in Chapter 30.15);

3. In zones other than ROS, R1R and R1:
a. Remodeling projects, provided that such remodeling does not involve a change in the architectural style of the building or structure and is otherwise in keeping with the intent, purpose and standards of this chapter. Such remodeling may include, but shall not be limited to, window and door frees and openings, automatic teller machines, handrails, stairways, fences and walls which may be permitted under Chapter 30.21, decks with a maximum overall height of eight (8) feet, or decks which are terraced to follow the natural terrain, not visible from other properties or are otherwise unobtrusive on the hillside and do not adversely impact neighboring properties, patio covers, trellises, 140 of 166

62 gazebos, mechanical equipment screening (both rooftop and ground mounted), satellite dish antennas and screening (both rooftop and ground mounted), trash and recycling enclosures and permanently affixed playground equipment. Major or substantial exterior changes which are proposed in accord with the city’s earthquake ordinance shall be reviewed by the review authority for compliance with the provisions of this code. The director of community development shall determine if a seismic upgrade change is of such minor nature as to not require review authority review. Notwithstanding the above, any remodeling in the “HD” historic district overlay zone which is visible from the public street or sidewalk immediately adjacent the subject property is not exempt from design review, unless the director of community development determines that the proposed remodeling is consistent with the general intent of the citywide Historic District Design Guidelines, and any supplements to those guidelines, or any guidelines for non-residential buildings as may be adopted by the city council for the historic district overlay zone, b. For all multiple residential, commercial or industrial buildings and structures except for buildings which have been found to be contributing structures in an adopted historic district overlay zone, remodeling projects including additions which propose less than five hundred (500) square feet of additional floor area, and a mezzanine addition or a basement or attic conversion when the additional floor area is fully within the existing building, provided that such remodeling does not involve a change in the architectural style of the building or structure,
c. All building additions and alterations to any existing “one (1) residential dwelling,” where there is only one (1) residential dwelling on a lot, and the addition or alteration is located towards the rear fifty (50) percent of the existing building, does not propose a change to a façade directly facing a street, does not result in an increase in height and/or additional stories, does not exceed the height of the existing roofline(s), and is architecturally compatible with the existing dwelling through the use of colors and materials, roof style and general architectural style and treatment, except for such alterations and additions to buildings which have been found to be contributing structures in an adopted historic district overlay zone. For the purposes of this sub-section, the rear fifty (50) percent of the existing building shall be defined as the average distance from the building wall corner closest to the street-front property line and the building wall corner closest to an interior property line, measured along a straight line.
d. A new detached residential garage, or additions or alterations to a detached residential garage, provided that the garage is compatible with any existing dwelling(s) on the same lot through the use of colors and materials, roof style and general architectural style and treatment and, in an adopted historic district overlay zone, such new detached garages or additions or alterations to detached residential garages that can or will be seen from the 141 of 166

63 public street or sidewalk immediately adjacent the subject property that are compatible with the Historic District Design Guidelines, e. Wireless telecommunications facilities. Wireless telecommunications facilities permits shall be reviewed by the review authority named in Section 30.48.020 and according to the standards in Chapter 30.48, f. Accessory buildings that do not exceed five hundred (500) square feet that are compatible with any existing dwelling(s) on the same lot through use of colors and materials, roof style and general architectural style and treatment or, in an adopted historic overlay zone, accessory buildings that do not exceed five hundred (500) square feet that can or will be seen from the public street or sidewalk immediately adjacent to the subject property that are compatible with the Historic District Design Guidelines,
g. In the MS, medical service, zone any additions and alterations to any existing hospital building or related hospital building, and temporary mobile medical trailers;

4. In the ROS, R1R, and R1 zones:
a. All new fences and walls constructed of permitted materials which are compatible with buildings and structures on the property, decks with a maximum overall height of eight (8) feet, or decks which are terraced to follow the natural terrain, not visible from other properties or are otherwise unobtrusive on the hillside and do not adversely impact neighboring properties, patio covers, trellises, gazebos, and all mechanical equipment screening (both rooftop and ground mounted), satellite dish antennas and screening (both rooftop and ground mounted) or other similar structures that do not include floor area,
b. All building additions or alterations to any existing building that are located towards the rear fifty (50) percent of the existing building, does not propose a change to a façade directly facing a street, does not result in an increase in height and/or additional stories, does not exceed the height of the existing roofline(s), and is architecturally compatible with the existing dwelling through the use of colors and materials, roof style and general architecture style and treatment, except for such alterations and additions to buildings which have been found to be contributing structures in an adopted historic district overlay zone. For the purposes of this sub-section, the rear fifty (50) percent of the building shall be defined as the average distance from the building wall corner closest to the street-front property line and the building wall corner closest to an interior property line, measured along a straight line. c. Accessory buildings that do not exceed five hundred (500) square feet that are compatible with any existing dwelling(s) on the same lot through use of 142 of 166

64 colors and materials, roof style and general architectural style and treatment or, in an adopted historic district overlay zone, accessory buildings that do not exceed five hundred (500) square feet that can or will be seen from the public street or sidewalk immediately adjacent the subject property that are compatible with the Historic District Design Guidelines, and d. A new detached residential garage, or additions or alterations to a detached residential garage, provided that the garage is compatible with any existing dwelling(s) on the same lot through use of colors and materials, roof style and general architectural style and treatment and, in an adopted historic district overlay zone, such new detached garages or additions or alterations to detached residential garages that can or will be seen from the public street or sidewalk immediately adjacent the subject property that are compatible with the Historic District Design Guidelines;

5. Notwithstanding the above exemptions, any new building or structure, or alteration or addition to an existing building or structure determined by staff as being incompatible with the surrounding neighborhood character or with existing buildings or structures on the lot shall not be exempt from design review by a review authority. In making their determination of incompatibility, staff shall consider evidence such as neighborhood predominance of street front setback, roof styles, use of eaves and overhangs, variation in plane (both horizontal and vertical), building location on the site, massing, scale, use of colors and materials and other architectural treatments which, if otherwise ignored, could be injurious to surrounding properties. The review authorities and staff shall be guided by the intent and purpose of Section 30.47.040 and shall ensure that any proposed project will not conflict with the orderly and harmonious development of the neighborhood in which it is proposed. Neither the review authorities nor the staff shall discourage originality in site planning, architecture, landscaping or graphic expression, or mandate any one (1) particular decorative style of development;

6. Notwithstanding the above exemptions, any new walls, fences, decks, patio covers, trellises, gazebos, mechanical equipment, satellite dish antennas and screen or other similar structures, any addition or alteration in the “HD” historic district overlay zone, regardless of size, which is visible from the public street or sidewalk immediately adjacent the subject property, are not exempt from design review, unless the director of community development determines that the proposed project, addition or alteration is in accordance with the citywide Historic District Design Guidelines, and any supplements to those guidelines and any guidelines for nonresidential buildings as may be adopted by the city council for the historic district overlay zone. The director of community development may determine that routine maintenance and repair in accordance with the Historic District Design Guidelines, any applicable adopted supplements to those guidelines, or any adopted guidelines for nonresidential buildings, is exempted from design review;
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65 7. Properties that are listed in the Glendale Register of Historic Resources or the Historic Preservation Element;

8. Solar energy equipment, as defined in this title;

9. Community gardens;

10. Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are exempt from design review but must comply with the compatibility standard set forth in Section 30.34.080;

11. Any building that has been destroyed or damaged by natural disaster, accident or fire, consistent with Section 30.60.040(A)(1) and (A)(2).

SECTION 19. Section 30.47.030 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995 is hereby amended to read as follows:

30.47.030 Authority
A. For the purposes of this chapter, the term “review authority” shall mean the design review board, the city council, the director of community development, the historic preservation commission, or the arts and culture commission, as applicable.

B. For buildings and structures in the DSP zone over ten thousand (10,000) square feet, or any addition over ten thousand (10,000) square feet to an existing building, the city council shall be the review authority instead of the design review board.

C. For building and structures in the DSP zone, outside of a redevelopment project area, ten thousand (10,000) square feet or less, or any addition ten thousand (10,000) square feet or less to an existing building, the director of community development shall be the review authority.

D. For creative signs in the DSP zone outside a redevelopment project area, the city council shall be the review authority instead of the design review board, when the creative sign is proposed in conjunction with a new building greater than ten thousand (10,000) square feet or an addition greater than ten thousand (10,000) square feet to an existing building. In all other cases in the DSP zone the review authority shall be the director of community development.

E. For buildings, structures, and creative signs in a Historic District Overlay Zone, plans and proposals shall be reviewed by the historic preservation commission.

F. Except for properties located in the SR zone or PPD overlay zone, the director of community development shall be the review authority for:

1. Additions and remodels of single-family dwellings, including decks with a maximum overall height greater than eight (8) feet, and an increase in the number of stories where the addition is located at the rear fifty (50) percent of the building 144 of 166

66 and is architecturally compatible with the existing dwelling through the use of colors and materials, roof style and general architectural style and treatment; provided that a proposed addition or remodel of a single-family dwelling that does not meet the limitations of Section 30.60.040(B)(2) shall be considered new construction; and

2. New multifamily buildings of six (6) or fewer units and additions of six (6) or fewer units to existing multifamily buildings; and

3. Nonresidential or mixed-use projects of ten thousand (10,000) square feet or less or any addition of ten thousand (10,000) square feet or less to an existing nonresidential or mixed-use building.

4. The design review board may review final design review projects listed in this subsection when, in the opinion of the director of community development, a new building or structure, or alteration or addition to an existing building or structure is determined by staff to be incompatible with the surrounding neighborhood character or with existing buildings or structures on the lot. In making their determination of incompatibility, staff shall consider evidence such as neighborhood predominance of street front setback, roof styles, use of eaves and overhangs, variation in plane (both horizontal and vertical), building location on the site, massing, scale, use of colors and materials and other architectural treatments which, if otherwise ignored, could be injurious to surrounding properties.

G. For sign programs, the director of community development shall be the review authority.

H. For murals, the arts and culture commission shall be the review authority.

I. In all other cases, plans and proposals shall be reviewed by the design review board.

J. The review and approval of plans and proposals by the review authority is intended to ensure that buildings and structures are designed and located in a manner that will satisfy the purpose and intent of design review and the standards herein set forth.

1. Review of plans and conditions of approval. The review authority may impose conditions related to site planning, design, general layout, and appearance.

For any project where the property has an average current slope exceeding fifty (50) percent, or where the project grading will exceed one thousand five hundred (1,500) cubic yards, the review authority may impose conditions to address impacts related to construction and grading, including, but not limited to, haul routes, protection of indigenous trees and requirements and conditions of approval of any city department that are reasonably related to the public health, safety or welfare.

The review authority shall approve, approve with conditions or deny the design of the project. The review authority shall not have the authority to require full working 145 of 166

67 drawings. In the event of denial, the review authority shall specify those areas in which the project fails to comply with the provisions of this title.

Notwithstanding any provision of Title 30, the review authority shall have the authority to impose conditions in order to ensure compatibility with surrounding development in terms of size, scale, bulk/mass, roofline orientation, setbacks, and site layout. Regarding privacy, access to natural light, and placement of windows, the review authority shall consider alternative arrangement of windows or building massing or site layout to avoid conflicting relationships to adjacent buildings, structures, improvements and uses; for these reasons alone, however, the review authority shall not reduce the size or scale of a project or shall not prohibit construction with a reasonable number or size of windows in a new or remodeled building, or an addition thereto. The review authority is not required to review plans that are not in reasonable conformance with the provisions of this title unless applications for appropriate discretionary permits are pending. The director of community development is authorized to withhold plans from the review authority when such plans are in violation of the provisions of this title and the required redesign would have a substantial effect on the appearance of the project, or are otherwise not in substantial conformance with relevant adopted design guidelines.

Notwithstanding the above, the review authority shall have authority to impose conditions for sign programs in the DSP zone or for vehicle sales, leasing and rental agencies in the CA zoning district, as applicable, according to Section 30.33.220 in order to ensure compatibility with surrounding development, size, scale, bulk/mass, setbacks and site layout. The review authority is not required to review plans that are not in reasonable conformance with provisions of this title. The review authority shall approve, approve with conditions or deny sign programs as applicable.

2. Changes to projects/plans. Upon request of the applicant, the review authority shall have the authority to modify its previous actions. The review authority, as applicable, may delegate authority to the director of community development for review and approval of minor changes, and to approve resubmitted plans with modifications or changes provided such modifications or changes are in substantial conformance with plans and conditions approved by the review authority, in keeping with the architectural style of the building or structure, and consistent with the objectives of this code, any applicable design guidelines, and conditions of approval.

When changes to projects approved by the review authority occur at project sites during the course of construction, the director of community development has the authority for review and approval of minor design changes that are in substantial conformance with plans and conditions approved by the review authority, in keeping with the architectural style of the building or structure, and consistent with the objectives of this code, any applicable design guidelines, and conditions of approval. Other design changes shall be presented to the review authority for their 146 of 166

68 consideration. The review authority may then approve or deny any changes. The poster-size sign on the property in question that is normally required for design review cases by Section 30.61.010 shall not be a requirement for public notice purposes in these cases.

Projects that do not conform to designs approved by a review authority and/or the planning division of the community development department shall be deemed to be in violation of this code.

The director of community development shall have the authority to modify approved landscape plans when modifications are consistent with California-friendly plantings or California-friendly landscaping as defined in Section 13.36.040 of this code.

3. Building permit plan check and conformance with design review. Except as provided herein or authorized by the director of community development, no building permit plan check application shall be accepted for a project which requires design review unless said plans are in conformance with plans approved and any conditions imposed by the review authority. Plans are in conformance with plans approved and any conditions imposed by the review authority if they comply in all material respects with all plans submitted and approved as part of the design review including, but not limited to, the site plan and all elevations as to all matters regulated by this chapter, including, without limitation, site layout and planning (which shall include location of primary and accessory structures), design, architectural style and treatments, appearance, size, scale, bulk/mass, roofline orientation, and setbacks.

SECTION 20. Section 30.60.040 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995 is hereby amended to read as follows:

30.60.040 Nonconforming buildings, structures, walls, fences, and parking spaces.

The following provisions shall be applicable to all nonconforming buildings and structures:

A. Any nonconforming building or structure that has been destroyed or damaged by natural disaster, accident, or fire beyond fifty (50) percent of its replacement cost, as determined by provisions of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, loses its nonconforming status and any reconstruction must comply with provisions of this title except as provided herein.

1. A residential building or structure damaged beyond fifty (50) percent of its replacement cost may be rebuilt in substantially the same manner and to the same square footage as previously existed. Where a residential building or structure or building containing a dwelling unit is being rebuilt, only the number of required parking spaces which were provided at the time of damage or destruction must be provided for the dwelling unit(s) if all of the parking spaces and related driveways 147 of 166

69 and turning aisles are at least as large as those which are being replaced. A building permit must be obtained no later than two (2) years after the actual date of damage or destruction, and the building or structure must be completed pursuant to said permit.

2. Any nonconforming building or structure damaged by natural disaster, accident or fire by fifty (50) percent or less of its replacement cost, as determined by provisions of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, may be repaired.

3. The demolition of any nonconforming building or structure damaged by termites, dry rot, mold, or other natural deterioration shall be considered voluntary demolition and the rebuilding of any such building or structure shall be considered voluntary reconstruction that shall comply with the provisions of subsection B.

B. Rebuilding of any nonconforming building or structure not damaged by natural disaster, accident or fire shall be considered voluntary reconstruction and shall comply with the following:

1. A nonconforming building or structure, excluding dish antennas, may be altered or repaired as necessary for proper maintenance, altered or repaired as necessary for safety reasons or to comply with governmental regulations. For purposes of this section, alterations that include changes to location, width, depth and height in a manner consistent with this section, but not floor area, may be approved if, in the opinion of the director of community development, said alteration does not adversely impact neighboring properties. For purposes of this subsection, an adverse impact includes, but is not limited to, an impact from a design element that is incompatible with neighboring properties, or creates an unreasonable loss of access to air, light or privacy pursuant to the standards set forth in Section 30.47.040

2. A maximum of fifty (50) percent of the combined area of all the exterior walls and roof of a nonconforming building or structure can be replaced or abandoned in place in any five-year period. Any portions of exterior walls or roofs that are nonconforming with respect to any standard in this title may not be replaced or abandoned in place and those re-built portions must be made to comply with the applicable standards in this title.
i. For purposes of this section, roof area shall be calculated as the horizontal area covering the floor area.
ii. For purposes of this section, exterior walls are those walls or portions thereof which are covered by or attached to a roof.
iii. For purposes of this section, operable doors and windows shall not be calculated as wall area. However, if the entire wall or wall segment, which contains the door and/or window openings, is to be demolished or abandoned 148 of 166

70 in place, then the door and window openings shall be considered demolished or abandoned in place and calculated as wall area.
iv. For purposes of this section, walls or wall segments shall be considered to be all the area of the wall within a plane. Wall segments which are curved shall be calculated as starting and ending at the ends of the curve. v. For purposes of this section, enlargement of window or door openings shall be considered as demolishing the area by which the opening is enlarged.

Diminishment of the area of an opening shall not be considered demolition or voluntary reconstruction unless the entire wall or wall segment, which contains the opening, is to be demolished or abandoned in place.

If more than fifty (50) percent of the combined area of all the exterior walls and roof are replaced or voluntarily reconstructed, then the building loses its nonconforming status and must comply with the current zoning code, except as otherwise provided herein. Exterior wall siding and roof covering material, including sheathing and weatherproofing membrane, shall be allowed to be replaced subject to the Glendale Building and Safety Code as it exists or is hereafter amended and shall not be included in the fifty (50) percent calculation. When an enlargement of floor area occurs, the building or structure must comply with the provisions of Chapter 30.32 of this title as it relates to parking and loading areas.

3. Voluntary reconstruction of a nonconforming structure, as defined in Section

30.70.200, where replacement of the entire structure is necessary for proper maintenance, safety reasons, or to comply with governmental regulations may be permitted where the structure is rebuilt in substantially the same manner, to the same dimensions as before, and with the same materials and design elements.

C. Buildings or structures located in an industrial zone which are used for residential purposes may continue as is until such time as a permitted industrial use is established on the lot, at which time the nonconforming residential use shall be discontinued.

D. Any dish antenna for which a building permit has been issued prior to March 7, 1991 shall be removed or brought into conformance with said sections by March 7, 1996. No structural alteration shall be made thereto, unless to preserve the safety of said dish antenna, or to bring the antenna into compliance with Section 30.34.050 E. Time period for removal of unlawful street front setback walls and fences.

1. All walls and fences unlawfully constructed, erected or maintained in a street front setback on or before October 19, 1999, excepting those which may be permitted under Chapter 30.21, shall be removed, abated or legally permitted through a variance or other legal process on or before September 1, 2006, or at the time of sale of the property upon which the wall or fence is located, whichever shall first occur.
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71 2. Notwithstanding the time period outlined in subsection E.1. above, the following walls and fences shall be removed immediately:
a. Those walls or fences constructed in whole or in part of chain-link, barbed wire, razor wire, fiberglass, chicken wire, or those which are deteriorated to the point or condition which requires reconstruction beyond regular maintenance. b. All walls or fences in the street front setback which were unlawfully constructed or erected after October 19, 1999, excepting those which may be permitted under Chapter 30.21 of this title.

3. In the event unlawfully constructed, erected or maintained walls or fences as set forth herein are not voluntarily removed or abated, the city may use any legal remedy available to compel the removal or abatement of any such wall or fence, including but not limited to criminal prosecution pursuant to subsection 1.20.010.A. of the Code, or civil abatement.

F. A nonconforming structure may only be expanded in the IND, IMU, IMU-R and SFMU zones in compliance with the following provisions:

1. The total expansion shall not exceed twenty (20) percent of the existing gross floor area;

2. The expansion is limited to one (1) time for the full life of the structure;

3. Off-street parking for the entire area of the expansion shall be provided in full compliance with Chapter 30.124 (Parking and loading area requirements) without diminishing the existing off-street parking provided for the existing structure; and

4. The parking lot or parking structure area required to provide the required parking shall not be included within the twenty (20) percent limitation of the expansion area identified in subsection 1., above.

For illustrative purposes only, the following example would comply with the expansion provisions of this subsection:

Existing structure: Five thousand (5,000) square feet.

Maximum permitted structure expansion: One thousand (1,000) square feet.

Minimum number of additional off-street parking spaces required within the IND zoning district (to be provided at a ratio of one (1) parking space for each five hundred (500) square feet of gross floor area): Two (2).

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72 specified in the Code at the time the spaces became required. Spaces that were provided at a time prior to parking spaces being required in the Code shall be considered as parking spaces provided they are at least eight (8) feet wide by eighteen (18) feet deep. In order to be considered as legal parking, the smallest one-car garage must have minimum interior dimensions of eight (8) feet wide by eighteen (18) feet deep with a minimum eight-foot wide garage door opening and the smallest two-car garage must have minimum interior dimensions of sixteen (16) feet wide by eighteen (18) feet deep with a minimum 16-foot wide garage door opening.

SECTION 21. Section 30.70.200 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995 is hereby amended to read as follows:

30.70.200 Definitions, “S”.

The following definitions are in alphabetical order:

School, physical instruction “School, physical instruction” means an institution or business offering training in physical development and sports, including, but not limited to, yoga studios, pilates studios, and martial arts studios.

School, private “School, private” means an educational institution other than a public school which offers instruction in the several branches of learning and study required to be taught in the public schools.

School, private specialized education and training “School, private specialized education and training” means an institution offering specialized and vocational training, including, but not limited to, cooking, art and music schools.

School, public “School, public” means an institution of learning operated by a public body which offers instruction in the several branches of learning and study required to be taught in the public schools by the Education Code of the State of California.

Semi-subterranean “Semi-subterranean” means that portion of a building having a finished floor level or roof level directly above it which does not exceed four and one- half (4½) feet above grade. Diagram D-9, which follows [at the end of this chapter] and is made a part of this chapter, shall be illustrative of the meaning of “semi- subterranean.”
Senior housing “Senior housing” means a development consisting of dwelling units, in which each unit is restricted for occupancy by at least one (1) person in each household who is sixty-two (62) years of age or older, or fifty-five (55) years or older if the development consists of thirty-five (35) units or more.

Service area “Service area” means a geographic area served by a single wireless telecommunications facility.
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73 Service network “Service network” means a wireless telecommunications transmission system operated by a service provider in a community or jurisdiction.

Service station, automobile “Service station, automobile” means a place of business where motor vehicle fuel is sold to the general public. Other activities permitted may include the sales of related goods and services for motorists, or performance of maintenance and minor repairs to vehicle excluding body work, painting or washing of vehicles.

Setback “Setback” means the minimum distance required between a property line and building or structure measured perpendicular from the property line. The setback for swimming pools and spas shall be measured from the edge of the water line for below surface pools and from the nearest point of the structure for above surface pools.

Diagram D-10, which follows [at the end of this chapter] and is made a part of this chapter, shall be illustrative of the meaning of “setback.” Setback, interior “Setback, interior” means the minimum distance required between a building or structure and any property line which does not abut a street. Dedication areas taken for driveway apron purposes are excluded from setback measurement.

Setback, street front “Setback, street front” means the minimum distance required between a building or structure and the front property line. Dedication areas taken for driveway apron purposes are excluded from setback measurement.

Setback, street side “Setback, street side” means the minimum distance required between a building or structure and any property line which abuts a street other than the front property line. Dedication areas taken for driveway apron purposes are excluded from setback measurement.

Shopping cart “Shopping cart” means any basket of any size, mounted on wheels or a similar device, including parts thereof, provided by the store operator for the purpose of transporting goods of any kind within a business establishment or designated parking or loading area of that business establishment.

Signs “Signs” means as defined in Chapter 30.33.

Slope, average current “Slope, average current” means the gradient in percent of the current land before any current grading or other terrain modification is commenced. The average slope of a parcel of land or any portion thereof shall be computed by applying the formula
S = 0.00229 IL / A
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74 certified by a registered civil engineer or licensed land surveyor as to their accuracy.

The letters in this formula shall have the following significance:

S = Average percent current slope
I = Contour interval, in feet
L = Summation of length of contour lines within the boundary of the project, in feet A = Gross area of the project, in acres.

Solar energy equipment “Solar energy equipment” means a solar panel, array of solar panels, solar panel mounting structures including footing and rail assemblies, plumbing and wiring associated with solar panels, inverters, meters, controllers, and solar energy system batteries.

Solar panel “Solar panel” means a solar photovoltaic panel for electricity generation or a solar panel for water heating.

Soundstages (production) “Soundstages (production) means warehouse-type facilities providing space for the construction and use of indoor sets, including supporting workshops and craft shops.

Spas and swimming pool, sales and service “Spas and swimming pool, sales and service” means stores that sell supplies associated with the care of spas and pools and where service is provided primarily on the premises of their clients.

Stable, private “Stable, private” means a detached accessory building for the keeping of horses owned by the occupants of the premises and not kept for remuneration, hire or sale. Stable shall be completely enclosed on all sides with the exception of doors, windows, skylights and other ventilating apertures.

Storage, personal facilities “Storage, personal facilities” means a building or group of buildings containing generally small, individual, compartmentalized stalls or lockers rented to the public as individual storage spaces.

Storage, outdoor facility “Storage, outdoor facility” means the storage of new or used materials, except junk and does not include storage of inoperable vehicles.

Story “Story” means that portion of a building included between the upper surface of any floor and the upper surface of the floor next above, except that the topmost story shall be that portion of a building included between the upper surface of the topmost floor and the ceiling or roof above. A basement, cellar, parking garage or unused underfloor space shall not be considered a story if three (3) feet or less above grade, Diagram D-11, which follows [at the end of this chapter] and is made a part of this chapter, shall be illustrative of the meaning of “story.” 153 of 166

75 Street, future “Street, future” means an area designated on a map as a “future street” which is proposed to be used as a new or enlarged pu1blic right-of-way at some time in the future as may be necessary to provide access to certain property or as may be necessary to provide for adequate street widths.

Street, private “Street, private” means a thoroughfare approved by the city council as an undedicated private street and posted as a private street.

Street, public “Street, public” means any public thoroughfare other than an alley, walk, or limited access highway; the side lines of the right-of-way constitute the side lines of a street.

Structure “Structure” means anything constructed, for which a permit is required and has a foundation but no roof. “Structure” does not include fences and walls.

Subterranean “Subterranean” means a building which is completely below grade or that portion of the enclosed floor area of a building having a top of slab level or roof level directly above it which does not exceed grade along the entire perimeter of such floor space level.

Supermarket “Supermarket” means any retail establishment with twenty thousand (20,000) square feet of floor area or greater which sells fresh meat, fresh vegetables and fresh fruit.

Supportive housing “Supportive housing” means a residential use with no limit on length of stay, that is occupied by the target population, and that is linked to onsite or offsite support services that assist the resident in retaining housing, living independently, working in the community and improving his or her health status. No services are provided to nonresidents.

SECTION 22. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the City Council hereby finds that the proposed amendments to the Zoning Code are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3) and 15061(b)(3) because the project involves minor changes to land use regulations which do not result in any changes in land use or density, and because there is no possibility that the project may have a significant effect on the environment.

SECTION 23. 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 24. Pipeline Provisions.

This Ordinance shall not apply to a project
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76 discretionary land use entitlement, or a ministerial project submitted to plan check, prior to the effective date of this Ordinance, and shall not apply to a project vested or exempt by operation of law, or any subsequent approvals or project modifications to a project previously approved by the City. Any project that, on or before April 30, 2024, has submitted a design review exemption, has received approval of a design review exemption, or has submitted a pre-application, shall be reviewed under the Zoning Code in effect as of April 30, 2024. Any such design review exemption, submitted or approved on or before April 30, 2024, is valid for a period of two years and is eligible to request a one-year extension in accordance with the provisions of Glendale Municipal Code Section 30.41.015. The foregoing notwithstanding, any applicant may make a request in writing to the Director of Community Development that their application be reviewed under the Zoning Code as amended by this Ordinance.

SECTION 25. Effective Date; This ordinance becomes effective on the thirtieth (30th) day after its passage.

Passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Glendale on the _______ day of ________, 2024.

_________ _____________________

M a y o r

Attest

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City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA)

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) SS.

CITY OF GLENDALE)

I, DR. SUZIE ABAJIAN, City Cle rk of the City of Glendale, California, certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. ______________ was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Glendale, California, by a vote of four-fifths (4/5ths) of the members thereof, at a regular meeting held on the ______ day of _______________, 2024 by the 155 of 166

77 following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

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C i t y C l e r k

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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Consideration of Modifications to Nomination Process for Boards and Commissions

1. Resolution Revising Recruitment, Nomination and Selection Process for Appointment of Individuals to Boards and Commissions

2. Motion Providing Direction to Staff

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Action Item
Approved for May 14, 2024 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Council adopted a resolution on March 21, 2023, revising the process for nominating individuals to the City’s boards and commissions. The resolution established a process for a rotation of nominating panels of two councilmembers to interview and nominate a candidate for each board or commission. Since the panel rotations occur as a vacancy arises across all boards and commissions, there are times when the same pairing of two councilmembers will be assigned as the nominating panel for a board or commission to which they have previously nominated an individual.

At the March 12, 2024, the Council expressed a desire to implement a process where each councilmember would have an opportunity to make a nomination to each board and commission prior to other councilmembers having the opportunity to participate on a second nominating panel. Staff attempted to develop a sample process that would incorporate the randomness of a panel system and the allowing every councilmember the opportunity to make an appointment to each commission would be very challenging to implement and is indeed somewhat contrary to a random panel system. Staff recommends maintaining the current system, with a modification that skips over a panel that has already nominated an individual to a particular board or commission.

Alternatively, the Council could revise the panel system to have the rotation applied to each board or commission as opposed to across all boards and commissions. Further, if the Council values proportional representation (i.e. every councilmember getting an opportunity to make a nomination before another councilmember participates in a second panel) over the benefits of the panel system, the Council may want to consider returning to the previous system of allowing each councilmember to nominate one individual to 157 of 166

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RECOMMENDATION
That the Council adopt the proposed resolution, or alternate resolution, revising the nominating panel rotation system for boards and commissions.

ANALYSIS
The Council adopted Resolution No. 23-29 on March 21, 2023 re-establishing the rotating nominating panel system for boards and commissions. The resolution provides for the rotating panel system as follows:
“A. SELECTION OF INTERVIEW PANEL
When there exists a vacancy on a board or commission or the term of a member of a board or commission is near expiration, a panel of two council members shall be selected, in accordance with the procedure herein, to act as an interview panel:

The selection of the panel will involve an alphabetic rotation of the council as follows: the first member shall be in a vertical column (Column One) which shall have the council members’ names listed alphabetically. The second member of the panel shall be in a vertical column (Column Two) with the first council member being the individual who is the second council member listed in Column One. The next three council members will follow in alphabetical order, with the first council member in Column One being last in Column Two. Column One shall always remain alphabetical, Column Two will rotate after all council members have an opportunity to serve on a panel. The rotation process will have the council members in Column Two moving up the column with the council member at the top rotating to the bottom. This process of “rotation” will thereafter be repeated after five (5) panels are selected. The two council members who match up horizontally on the columns will constitute the panel to interview candidates who have applied to serve on a board or commission. Each panel shall interview candidates, and make nomination selections, for a single position on a board or commission.”
The panel rotations occur as a vacancy arises across all boards and commissions; thus, there are times when the same pairing of two councilmembers may be assigned as the nominating panel for a board or commission to which they have previously nominated an individual. This occurred recently with the assignment of a panel for a Civil Service Commission appointment that has already made a nomination to that Commission. In that instance, the Council chose to skip that panel and allow the next panel to appoint an individual to Civil Service.

On March 12, 2024, the Council received a report and asked staff to prepare a resolution revising the nominating rotation process to provide that each councilmember will have the opportunity to be part of at least one nominating panel for each board and commission; that no panel of two councilmembers shall have the opportunity to nominate more than 158 of 166

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one individual to a board or commission, and; that no councilmember shall have the opportunity to serve on more than two panels.

As staff from the City Attorney’s Office and City Clerk’s Office analyzed and attempted to prepare a resolution addressing this scenario, they determined that this method would be very difficult, if not impossible, to implement. One of the biggest challenges is that the terms of existing board members and commissioners are no longer coterminous with the term of a councilmember and instead run four years. In addition, many of the board members and commissioners have been nominated by a single councilmember prior to conversion to the panel system.

Thus, staff recommends maintaining the current system, with a modification that skips over a panel that has already nominated an individual to a particular board or commission.

Alternatively, the Council could revise the panel system to have the rotation applied to each board or commission as opposed to across all boards and commissions, although this will make implementation more challenging. Staff notes that although there have been some repeated assignments of councilmembers to particular boards or commissions, that is mostly due to the high number of positions currently up for appointment. As positions are filled, staff is of the opinion that equal allotment of councilmembers to panels for every board and commission will occur over time. If the Council values proportional representation (i.e., every councilmember getting an opportunity to make a nomination before another councilmember participates in a second panel) over the benefits of the panel system, the Council may want to consider returning to the previous system of allowing each councilmember to nominate one individual to each board and commission and making the terms coterminous with the term of the nominating panel system.

To help make the process more efficient, staff is also recommending adding a four-month timeframe for the period of appointment from the time of the Identification of Nominating Panel to Council. If the panel is unable to make a recommendation or cannot determine the appropriate procedure to resolve its differences within the four months, then the panel shall report same to the Council at the next public meeting. At that time, Council may, among other things, refer the matter back to the panel for further consideration, or designate the appointment of a new panel – in accordance with the selection process designated in the Resolution.

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
Not applicable.

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

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
This action is exempt from CEQA as there is no reasonable possibility that revising the procedure for nominating board and commissioners can have a significant impact on the environment.
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CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
This item is exempt from campaign disclosure requirements.

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION

1. The Council can adopt the alternate resolution to apply the panel rotation to each board or commission.

2. The Council may direct staff on a different process.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

Michael J. Garcia, City Attorney
Prepared by:

Michael J. Garcia, City Attorney
Approved by:

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

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
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RESOLUTION NO. ______________

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

ESTABLISHING A RECRUITMENT, NOMINATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

FOR APPOINTMENT OF INDIVIDUALS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS WHEREAS, the City of Glendale has a number of boards and commissions to which individuals are appointed by the City Council; and WHEREAS, the Council adopted Resolution No. 23-29 on March 21, 2023, revising the formal policy for the recruitment, nomination, selection, and appointment of individuals to boards and commissions; and
WHEREAS, the policy prior to the adoption of Resolution No. 23-29 provided for each councilmember to nominate one member to each board and commission; WHEREAS, Resolution No. 23-29 revised the recruitment, selection, and appointment process to reinstitute an interview panel process in place in 2007, whereby two councilmembers are selected to nominate an individual to fill a vacancy on a board or commission; and
WHEREAS, the Council desires to amend the process set forth in Resolution No. 23-29 by providing that where a panel assigned to nominate a candidate for a particular board or commission has already nominated an individual that has been appointed and is currently serving on that same board or commission then the next panel on the rotation will be assigned to nominate an individual to the particular board or commission and the first panel will be reassigned to the next board or commission with a vacancy.

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

Section 1. Resolution No. 23-39 is hereby repealed.

Section 2. The following procedure for the recruitment, nomination selection and 161 of 166

appointment of individuals to boards and commissions is hereby established:

A. SELECTION OF INTERVIEW PANEL
When there exists a vacancy on a board or commission or the term of a member of a board or commission is near expiration, a panel of two council members shall be selected, in accordance with the procedure herein, to act as an interview panel:

The selection of the panel will involve an alphabetic rotation of the council as follows: the first member shall be in a vertical column (Column One) which shall have the council members’ names listed alphabetically. The second member of the panel shall be in a vertical column (Column Two) with the first council member being the individual who is the second council member listed in Column One. The next three council members will follow in alphabetical order, with the first council member in Column One being last in Column Two. Column One shall always remain alphabetical, Column Two will rotate after all council members have an opportunity to serve on a panel. The rotation process will have the council members in Column Two moving up the column with the council member at the top rotating to the bottom. This process of “rotation” will thereafter be repeated after five (5) panels are selected. The two council members who match up horizontally on the columns will constitute the panel to interview candidates who have applied to serve on a board or commission. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the two council members to be assigned to a nominating panel under the rotation set forth herein have previously together nominated an individual to a particular board or commission, and that individual was appointed and is serving on that particular board or commission at the time the two councilmembers are next in the rotation to make another nomination to that same board or commission, then the 162 of 166

nomination shall be assigned to the nominating panel that is next up in the rotation established by this section. The two council members who were to originally have been assigned to that particular nomination shall be reassigned to the next nomination of a board or commission in the rotation. [ALTERNATIVE ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE: The panel rotation system described above shall be applied to each board and commission system separately.] Each panel shall interview candidates, and make nomination selections, for a single position on a board or commission.

B. FILING PERIOD
Once the interview panel is selected the filing period for candidates will open for a minimum of two weeks unless a shorter time is ordered by the Council. The two- week filing period may be extended by the interview panel where it determines that such an extension is necessary for any reason, including, but not limited to, increasing the number of qualified candidates.

C. VACANCY NOTICE - DISSEMINATION
The notice of vacancy or upcoming opening on a board or commission should be widely disseminated, including but not limited to, the City’s government access channel, the City website, community organizations, homeowners coordinating council, chambers of commerce, religious institutions, and the City’s social media accounts.

D. APPLICABLE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
The recruitment, selection and appointment process outlined herein shall apply to all boards and commissions created by the City Charter, as established under Title 2 of the Glendale Municipal Code, or as designated by the Council. 163 of 166

E. INTERVIEW PANEL - RECOMMENDATION PROCESS
Interview panels are encouraged to reach consensus on the candidate they would recommend for appointment to a board or commission. Should the panel be unable to reach agreement on the candidate to recommend to the entire council, the panel members should determine the action necessary to resolve their differences. If the panel cannot recommend an appointment or cannot determine the appropriate procedure to resolve its differences within four months of Identification of Nominating Panel to Council, the panel shall report same to the Council at athe next public meeting. The Council may, among other things, refer the matter back to the panel for further consideration, or designate the appointment of a new panel – in accordance with the selection process designated in Section 2, Subsection A of this Resolution - to select a nominee for the board or commission.

When a panel has concluded the interview process and is prepared to provide a recommendation to the full Council, the panel shall announce its recommendation at the next regular Council meeting. No action shall be taken by the Council to appoint the recommended candidate at such meeting and the matter shall be placed on the following agenda, including the name of the recommended candidate, for consideration and action by the Council.

F. AUTHORIZATION TO MODIFY PROCEDURE - APPOINTMENT VALIDITY The Council may, in its sole discretion, deviate from the procedure set forth herein in any instance for the recruitment, selection and appointment of an individual to a board or commission. Failure to comply with any of the procedures set forth herein shall not void or otherwise affect the validity of any appointment made by the Council.
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Adopted this ______ day of ______________________, 2024. ________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, Suzie Abajian, Ph.D., City Clerk of the City of Glendale, California certify that the foregoing Resolution No.__________ was adopted by the City Council of the City of Glendale, California, at a special meeting held on the __________ day of ________________, 2024, and that same was adopted by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
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City Clerk
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M O T I O N
Moved by Council Member ________________________________, seconded by Council Member ___________________________________, that with respect to the Report to Council dated May 14, 2024 pertaining to a modification to the nomination and appointment process of boards and commissions, Council hereby directs staff as follows:

Vote as follows:

Ayes:

Noes:

Abstain:

Absent:
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