Agenda packet, first session — Glendale City Council, October 21, 2025 (part 1 of 3)

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GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL

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

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PUBLIC COMMENT GUIDELINES
The City Council welcomes public input at City Council meetings. Public input at Council meetings is regulated by the City Council’s Rules of Order, Procedure and Decorum for the Conduct of City Council Meetings as set forth in Resolution No. 25-76, which will be summarized below.

Written Comments and Documents:

Public comments received in writing will NOT be read aloud at the meeting but will be part of the meeting record. Written public comments can be emailed to [email protected], and will be uploaded to the City website as an attachment to the agenda item. When submitting a public comment, please make sure to include the following:

1. Name (optional); and

2. Agenda item to which you are submitting public comment

3. Submit no later than 12:00 p.m. on the day of the City Council meeting. Correspondence received after this time may not be distributed until the following business day.

All documents related to open session items on this agenda that are received less than 72 hours prior to this meeting, and are public records, will be available for review in the Office of the City Clerk, 613 E. Broadway, Room 110, Glendale, CA 91206.

Public Comments During Council Meeting:

Public Comments during Community Event Announcements, First and Second Periods of Oral Communications and agenda items will be governed as provided in the descriptions for those items on the agenda below. Pursuant to State law, the City Council may not discuss or take action on any item not appearing on the meeting agenda, except that members of the City Council or staff may ask a question for clarification or briefly respond to statements made or questions posed by persons exercising public testimony rights (Government Code Section 54954.2). Staff may be asked to follow up on such items.

Submitting Speaker Cards or Calling In for Public Comment:

Speaker cards must be submitted and telephonic participants must call in and be in the call-in queue as follows: • Community Event Announcements or First or Second Period of Oral Communications: PRIOR TO the commencement of the specific comment period
• Consent Calendar Items: BEFORE a motion is made on the consent calendar • Other agenda items, including Action items: PRIOR to the completion of the verbal staff report (unless waived by the Mayor)
Any audio-visual files displayed by speakers must be emailed to the Clerk’s office by 12:00 pm on the day before a Council meeting.
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OCTOBER 21, 2025

ROLL CALL

1. CLOSED SESSION – 1:00 PM (To Commence at 6:00 PM)

2. REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA – 6:00 PM
Roll Call
a. Flag Salute: Council Member
b. Invocation: Will be delivered by Deacon Ron Baker, Holy Family Catholic Church c. Report of the City Clerk, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the October 21, 2025 Regular Meeting of the Glendale City Council was Posted on October 17, 2025, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.

3. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
a.Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation
b. Legislative update by Assemblymember Schultz
c. End of Legislative Session Update by Kyra Ross with Emanuels Jones and Associates
d. October 14 as Sister Cities International Day
e. Breast Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation

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 Joint City Council and Housing Authority Meetings of August 19, 2025, and September 30, 2025. Special City Council Meetings of September 30, 2025, and October 14, 2025. City Council Meeting of October 7, 2025 b. Fire Department, re: Fire Department request to revise and amend the Comprehensive Citywide Fee Schedule

1. Resolution amending the Comprehensive Citywide Fee Schedule for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 to modify fees that are in relation to the Fire Prevention Bureau c. City Attorney, re: Consumer Price Index (CPI) Adjustment to Campaign Finance Contribution Limits

1. Resolution Adjusting the Campaign Contribution Limits in the amount of Consumer Price Index (CPI) to $1,440
d. Public Works, re: Award Design-Build Contract for the Grandview Library Roofing and Solar Project

1. Motion to award a Design-Build contract to AME Builders, Inc. (AME) in the amount of $382,500, approving a 10 percent contract contingency in the amount of $38,250, and authorizing the City Manager or a designee to execute the contract th
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5. CITY COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS (Including reports from conferences and regional meetings)

6. COMMUNITY EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS (3-minutes per speaker) Members of the public will be permitted to announce upcoming events taking place in the community.

7. FIRST PERIOD OF ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Maximum 3 minutes per speaker, 30-minute aggregate speaking time limit)
Members of the public may address the Council on agenda items or non-agenda items within the City Council’s subject matter jurisdiction. If a speaker addresses the Council on an agenda item during the First Period of Oral Communications, they may not speak again when the agenda item is called. A speaker who addresses the Council on non-agenda items during the First Period of Oral Communications may not speak during the Second Period of Oral Communications.

8. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES

9. ACTION ITEMS

10. HEARINGS
a. Community Development, re: 236 North Central Avenue – Stage II Design Review (Case No. PDR 2212056) (Includes: 236 N. Central Ave, 201 W. California Ave and 212 W. California Ave)

1. Motion Approving Stage II Design Review Application (Design Review Case No. 2212056) with conditions

2. Motion Denying the Project Design Review Application b. Public Works, re: Conditional Vacation of a Portion of the First Alley Easterly of Central Avenue, Southerly of California Avenue, Westerly of Orange Street (Alley 239) for the proposed 236 N. Central Avenue Project, Vacation Case No. 192V

1. Resolution Ordering the Vacation

2. Resolution Adopting Plan No. 12-247

11. REPORTS - INFORMATION

12. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

13. DISCUSSION OF COUNCILMEMBER FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
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a. Request from Councilmember Asatryan to agendize discussion on bulky item pickup request process and services with commercial waste haulers b. Request from Councilmember Gharpetian to agendize discussion of filing a test claim with the Commission on State Mandates for costs imposed by the State of California to comply with State housing laws
c. Request from Councilmember Brotman to agendize discussion of Zone Zero d. Request from Councilmember Brotman to agendize discussion regarding excessive speeding in neighborhoods
e. Request from Councilmember Kassakhian to agendize discussion of robot deliveries on sidewalks

14. SECOND PERIOD OF 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.

15. NEW BUSINESS

16. ADJOURNMENT
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M I N U T E S
JOINT MEETING: GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL

AND GLENDALE HOUSING AUTHORITY

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor
Glendale, CA 91206
AUGUST 19, 2025
The Joint City Council and Housing Authority Meeting of the Glendale City Council convened in the City Chambers, in said City, at 3:27 PM, 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:

August 15, 2025
Date
Written Notice of said meeting was given, which Notice consisted of a copy of the foregoing Call, and was served on each Member of the Council not joining in the Call, and upon the in said City not less than 24 hours before the time fixed in said Call for said meeting, as follows:

Upon Elen Asatryan at 5:00 PM August 15, 2025 Glendale, CA Upon Dan Brotman at 5:00 PM August 15, 2025 Glendale, CA Upon Vartan Gharpetian at 5:00 PM August 15, 2025 Glendale, CA Upon Ardy Kassakhian at 5:00 PM August 15, 2025 Glendale, CA Upon Ara Najarian at 5:00 PM August 15, 2025 Glendale, CA Mayor Najarian called the meeting to order at 3:27 PM.

ROLL CALL
- 3:27 PM
- Present: Adjinian, Najarian, Parazian, Brotman, Asatryan - Absent: Gharpetian, Kassakhian
- Report of the City Clerk of the City Council and Housing Authority, re: Posting of Agenda.

The Agenda for the Tuesday, August 19, 2025, joint public meeting of the City Council and Housing Authority was posted on August 15, 2025, on the Bulletin Board outside City Hall.

A JOINT PUBLIC MEETING of the City Council and Housing Authority is hereby called to meet at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, in the Council Chamber, 613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor, Glendale, CA 91206 to consider the following item(s) of business, to wit;
Item 2 was considered first.

1. Community Development, re: Program Proposals for Lower Income Rental/Utility Housing Assistance
Staff Comments:

Michael Garcia, City Attorney
Sipan Zadoryan, Housing Supervisor, Community Development Department
Public Speakers:

Beth Brooks
a. City Council Motion Approving Preliminary Selection of Housing Assistance Programs and Authorizing Staff to Proceed with Preliminary Program Planning for Selected Housing Assistance Programs Using Anticipated LACAHSA Funding, Pending Final Funding Approval and Compliance with LACAHSA Requirements
Without objection, Item 1 was moved to August 26, 2025, to be considered by the full Council.
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2. Community Development, re: Authorization to Enter Into a Memorandum of Understanding With the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency for the Disbursement of Measure A Funds for Affordable Housing in Glendale
Staff Comments:

Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Presentation:

Peter Zovak, Assistant Director of Community Development a. City Council Motion to Authorizing the Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding With the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency for the Disbursement of Measure A Funds for Affordable Housing in Glendale
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Asatryan
Vote as Follows:

ADJOURNMENT – 3:55 PM
City Council
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Asatryan
Housing Authority
Moved: Najarian Seconded: Brotman
City Clerk of the City of Glendale
Mayor of the City of Glendale
Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Asatryan, Brotman, Najarian
None
Gharpetian, Kassakhian
None
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JOINT MEETING: GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL

AND GLENDALE HOUSING AUTHORITY

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor
Glendale, CA 91206
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
The Joint City Council and Housing Authority Meeting of the Glendale City Council convened in the City Chambers, in said City, at 1:03 PM, 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:

September 26, 2025
Date
Written Notice of said meeting was given, which Notice consisted of a copy of the foregoing Call, and was served on each Member of the Council not joining in the Call, and upon the in said City not less than 24 hours before the time fixed in said Call for said meeting, as follows:

Upon Elen Asatryan at 5:00 PM September 26, 2025 Glendale, CA Upon Dan Brotman at 5:00 PM September 26, 2025 Glendale, CA Upon Vartan Gharpetian at 5:00 PM September 26, 2025 Glendale, CA Upon Ardy Kassakhian at 5:00 PM September 26, 2025 Glendale, CA Upon Ara Najarian at 5:00 PM September 26, 2025 Glendale, CA Mayor Najarian called the meeting to order at 1:03 PM.

ROLL CALL – Absent: Adjinian – arrived at 1:34 PM
- 1:03 PM
- Report of the City Clerk of the City Council and Housing Authority, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the Tuesday, September 30, 2025, joint public meeting of the City Council and Housing Authority was posted on September 26, 2025, on the Bulletin Board outside City Hall.

A JOINT PUBLIC MEETING of the City Council and Housing Authority is hereby called to meet at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in the Council Chamber, 613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor, Glendale, CA 91206 to consider the following item(s) of business, to wit;

1. Community Development, re: Program Proposals for Lower Income Rental/Utility Housing Assistance (Continued from August 19, 2025 Joint Meeting)
Staff Comments:

Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Presentation:

Sipan Zadoryan, Housing Supervisor, Community Development Department
Public Speakers:

Beth Brooks
Housing Authority Member Adjinian arrived at 1:34 PM.
a. City Council Motion Approving Preliminary Selection of Housing Assistance Programs and Authorizing Staff to Proceed with Preliminary Program Planning for Selected Housing Assistance Programs Using Anticipated LACAHSA Funding, Pending Final Funding Approval and Compliance with LACAHSA Requirements
Council Member Asatryan moved the motion with Option A.

Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows:
b.
c.

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian
None
None
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2. Community Services and Parks, re: FY 2019-2020, 2021-2022, 2023- 2024, 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and HOME Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) to reprogram $1,424,758.38
Staff Comments:

Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Presentation:

Maggie Kavarian, Community Services Manager, Community Services and Parks Department

1. City Council Motion to (1) approve reprogramming $1,328,171 between Pac/Ed Artificial Turf and Pacific Natural Grass Projects and $96,587.38 in Undesignated HUD Fund Balance between Program Years for Glendale Youth Center Project; (2) authorize the City Manager or a designee to execute all agreements, amendments, certifications, and documents necessary to carry out the reprogramming of funds; (3) authorize submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) of a substantial amendment to the FY FY2019- 2020, 2021-2022, 2023-2024, 2024-2025 CDBG, ESG, and HOME Annual Action Plans regarding the reprogramming of funds; and (4) authorize the City Manager, or a designee, to redirect excess, cancelled, or unused program funds under $50,000 among projects with CDBG Advisory Committee approval
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows:
d.

2. Housing Authority Motion to authorize submission to HUD of a substantial amendment to the FY FY2019-2020, 2021-2022, 2023- 2024, 2024-2025 CDBG, ESG, and HOME
Annual Action Plans regarding the reprogramming of $1,328,171 between Pac/Ed Artificial Turf and Pacific Natural Grass Projects and $96,587.38 in Undesignated HUD Fund Balance between Program Years for Glendale Youth Center Project
Moved: Najarian Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows:
e.
f.
g.
h.

3. Resolution [25-136] of Appropriation to reprogram CDBG City CIP funds totaling $1,328,171 from the Pacific Natural Grass Project to the Pac/Ed Artificial Turf Project, shift $1,328,171 in General Fund CIP funds from the Pac/Ed Artificial Turf Project to the Pacific Natural Grass Project, and appropriate $96,587.38 from
Undesignated HUD Fund Balance to Glendale Youth Center CIPACF 19/20, to use Program Year 2019 Undesignated HUD Fund Balance instead of Program Year 2021 funds
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows:
i.
j.
k.
l.

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

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

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

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

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Adjinian, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Parazian, Brotman, Asatryan None
None
None
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ADJOURNMENT – 1:52 PM
City Council
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Kassakhian
Housing Authority
Moved: Kassakhian Seconded: Gharpetian
City Clerk of the City of Glendale
Mayor of the City of Glendale
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SPECIAL MEETING: GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor
Glendale, CA 91206
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
The Special Public Meeting of the Glendale City Council convened in the City Chambers, in said City, at 1:53 PM, 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:

ROLL CALL – All Present
- 1:52 PM
- Report of the City Clerk of the City Council, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the Tuesday, September 30, 2025 Special Public Meeting of the City Council was posted on September 26, 2025, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.

A SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING of the City Council is hereby called to meet at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in the Council Chamber, 613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor, Glendale, CA 91206 to consider the following item(s) of business, to wit; Councilmember Asatryan stepped away at 1:53 PM and returned at 1:55 PM.

1. Community Services and Parks, re: Rescission of Award of Contract for Operation of Tennis Courts at Glorietta Park
Staff Comments:

Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Michael Garcia, City Attorney
Onnig Bulanikian, Director, Community Services & Parks
Gabrielle Goglia, Community Services Manager
Presentation:

Arman Matevusyan, Esq., Attorney for Vigen Khanlarian
Jenny Farell, Speaking on behalf of Hard Eight, Inc
Public Speakers:

Christine Sauceda
Joseph Choi
Relinda Beesemyer
Chris Pratt
Bonny Schumaker
Artak Harutyunyan conceded his time to Bonny Schumaker
Joan McArtle
Councilmember Asatryan stepped away at 2:35 PM and returned at 2:38 PM.

1. Motion rescinding the City Council’s approval of June 10, 2025, to award a five-year contract for operation of the tennis courts at Glorietta Park, with the option to renew on a year-to-year basis thereafter for up to five additional years, to Vigen Khanlarian, and authorization for the City Manager to execute the contract; and approving the award of a five-year 11 of 394
contract for operation of the tennis courts at Glorietta Park, with the option to renew on a year-to-year basis thereafter for up to five additional years, to Hard Eight, Inc., on terms more particularly described in the report of the Director of Community Services & Parks dated June 10, 2025, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract

2. Motion rescinding the City Council’s approval of June 10, 2025, to award a five-year contract for operation of the tennis courts at Glorietta Park, with the option to renew on a year-to-year basis thereafter for up to five additional years, to Vigen Khanlarian, and authorization for the City Manager to execute the contract; and directing staff to revise the Request for Proposal for Operation of Tennis Courts at Glorietta Park (RFP) and, upon City Council approval thereof, reissue the RFP
Councilmember Asatryan moved the second Motion.

Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Kassakhian
Vote as Follows:
a.
b.
c.
d.

Councilmember Brotman stepped away at 3:11 PM and returned at 3:14 PM.

Councilmember Asatryan stepped away at 3:13 PM and returned at 3:15 PM.

2. Public Works, re: Dispensing with Competitive Bidding and Authorizing an Amendment to the Agreement for Furniture Consultation, Design, Procurement and Installation Services for a Grant Funded Furniture Procurement for Central Library
Staff Comments:

Roubik Golanian, City Manager

1. Resolution [25-137] dispensing with competitive bidding and authorizing the City Manager or a designee to execute an amendment to the agreement for Furniture Consultation, Design, Procurement and Installation Services with J K Miklin, Inc. DBA Yamada (8000007) increasing the contract amount by $400,000 and extending the duration to June 30, 2026.

Moved: Kassakhian Seconded: Asatryan
Vote as Follows:
e.
f.
g.
h.

ADJOURNMENT – 3:16 PM
Moved: Kassakhian Seconded: Brotman
Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

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

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Asatryan, Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian
None
None
None
Mayor of the City of Glendale
City Clerk of the City of Glendale
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M I N U T E S

GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor Glendale, CA 91206
OCTOBER 7, 2025

ROLL CALL

1. CLOSED SESSION

2. REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA – 6:04 PM
Roll Call – Absent: Mayor Najarian
a. Flag Salute: Mayor Pro Tem Kassakhian
b. Invocation: Delivered by Monk Brother Prafullananda, Self-Realization Fellowship Glendale Temple
c. Report of the City Clerk, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the October 7, 2025, Regular Meeting of the Glendale City Council was Posted on October 3, 2025, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.

3. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
a. Proclamation: Public Power Week
Accepted by Daniel Scorza, Assistant General Manager – Electric of Glendale Water and Power, and several other Glendale Water and Power Staff b. Proclamation: California's Water Professionals Appreciation Week Accepted by Chisom Obegolu, Assistant General Manager – Water of Glendale Water and Power, and several other Glendale Water and Power Staff c. Proclamation: October 2025 as Filipino American History Month Accepted by Edith Fuentes, President of the Filipino-American Business Association of Glendale, with several other Board Members
Accepted by Lucille Floresta, President of the United Architects of the Philippines SoCal Chapter, with several other members
Accepted by Perla Santos, Founder of the Mother Movement, with several other members

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a. City Clerk, re: Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 30, 2025
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Asatryan
Vote as Follows:

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

Absent: Najarian
Abstain: None
b. Police Department, re: Acceptance and Appropriation of California Department of Justice Sexual Assault Evidence Submission Grant

1. Motion to accept the California Department of Justice Sexual Assault Evidence Submission Grant and authorize the City Manager, or a designee, to execute the necessary agreements, certification, and other documents required to accept the Grant

2. Resolution [25-142] of Appropriation to appropriate $125,000 in California Department of Justice Sexual Assault Evidence Submission Grant funds
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Asatryan
Vote as Follows:

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

Absent: Najarian
Abstain: None
c. Public Works, re: Adopt Specifications for Fire-Life-Safety Maintenance and Support and Building Security System Maintenance and Support and Amend Existing Contract for Citywide Maintenance and Repair of Generators

1. Resolution [25-143] adopting Specification No. 4028 for Fire-Life-Safety Systems Maintenance and Support for the City of Glendale and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids

2. Resolution [25-144] adopting Specification No. 4029 for Security Systems Maintenance and Support for the City of Glendale and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids

3. Motion Amending the existing Citywide Maintenance and Repairs of Generators Contract No. 8001441 with Global Power Group, Inc Moved: Brotman Seconded: Asatryan
Vote as Follows:

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

Absent: Najarian
Abstain: None
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d. Public Works, re: Award Construction Contract for the Pacific Park/Edison Elementary School Artificial Turf Replacement Project Public Speakers:

Jennifer Pinkerton

1. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with Bedrock Group, Inc. for the Pacific Park/Edison Elementary School Artificial Turf Replacement Project, Specification No. 4016R, in the amount of $1,117,900, plus a 10% reserve for contingencies of $111,790
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows:

Ayes: Asatryan, Gharpetian, Kassakhian
Noes: Brotman

Absent: Najarian
Abstain: None

5. CITY COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS (Including reports from conferences and regional meetings)
City Clerk Dr. Abajian made a presentation regarding the California Statewide Special Election taking place on November 4, 2025. She shared that there are eight Vote-by-Mail Ballot Drop Boxes in Glendale, located at the Glendale Central Library, Wilson Mini Park, Pacific Park Library, Verdugo Park, Grandview Branch Library, Glendale Sports Complex, Dunsmore Park, and Montrose-Crescenta Branch Library. All Ballot Drop Boxes in Glendale are open 24 hours. She also highlighted two City Vote Centers located at the Glendale Civic Center (141 N. Glendale Ave., Room 118, Glendale, CA 91206) and the Chevy Chase Branch Library (3301 E. Chevy Chase Dr., Main Room, Glendale, CA 91206). Hours for both locations are as follows: November 1–3, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and November 4, 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Councilmember Asatryan shared that AB 91 was signed into law by Governor Newsom, which will add checkboxes for Armenians and various other minority communities on all California state forms. She thanked the joint authors of the bill, Assemblymember Harabedian and Senator Pérez, as well as co-authors Assemblymembers Nick Schultz and Jessica Caloza, the California MENA Coalition and all the advocates, particularly Dr. Abajian and Dr. Sophia Armen, for their leadership in getting this bill passed. She announced that this Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, will be the official Grand Reopening of Fremont Park. She also shared that on Sunday, October 12, 2025, the 8th Annual Wine Festival “Ginifest” will take place from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the 200 N. Orange Block, and that this year it will be expanded into a street festival.
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Councilmember Brotman requested that two items be agendized. The first relates to Zone Zero, and he requested staff from the Fire Department and Urban Forestry Division to bring back a joint report regarding Zone Zero and its potential impact on Glendale. Ultimately, he would like Council to consider submitting a letter to the Board of Forestry expressing the City’s views on the proposed rules. The second item concerns complaints from various neighborhoods about excessive speeding leading to dangerous conditions for pedestrians, motorists, and parked cars. He asked staff to prepare a report on plans and ideas to address this issue, including enforcement measures and long-term solutions. Mayor Pro Tem Kassakhian added that he has additional locations of excessive speeding he would like to include in Councilmember Brotman’s list.

Councilmember Gharpetian shared comments on events he attended, including the National Foundation Day of Korea celebration, the Circle Society of Glendale Gala, and the Lark Music Center Grand Opening. He requested that City Attorney Mike Garcia follow up with him regarding a previous motion he made about costs resulting from state mandates. He also expressed interest in bringing back the Unity Fest to Glendale. Finally, he asked City Manager Roubik Golanian whether the Council had sent a letter to the State opposing AB 130. City Manager Golanian confirmed that the Council voted to send the letter, which was signed by Mayor Najarian. Councilmember Asatryan clarified that the Sister Cities Committee is currently working on an event similar to the Unity Fest.

Mayor Pro Tem Kassakhian commented that Oktoberfest was well attended and congratulated the organizers. He also remarked on the Glendale Historical Society Gala and thanked Councilmember Gharpetian for presenting commendations on behalf of Mayor Najarian at the Lark Center Opening, congratulating the Board as well. He shared that the Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry held a successful Walk-A-Thon. He also announced that on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, the official Grand Reopening and Ribbon Cutting of Fremont Park will take place. That same day, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM, the Jewel City Concert Series at Artsakh Paseo will feature the Indie Pop/R&B group The Guest Room. Later, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, the Brand Library will host an exhibition opening and reception titled Crossings. He noted that next Tuesday, October 14, 2025, there will be no regular City Council meeting, as the “City Hall in Your Neighborhood” event will take place at the Sparr Heights Community Center (1613 Glencoe Way, Glendale, CA 91208) at 6:00 PM. He also mentioned that information about the Alex Theatre’s 100th Anniversary programming can be found at www.thealex.com. Additionally, he shared that Little Bear, an Italian restaurant, will hold its Grand Opening from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at 6800 San Fernando Rd., though he will not be attending as he will be at the League of California Cities Conference. Lastly, he requested to agendize a discussion about regulating robot delivery units in Glendale, as well as enforcement related to Aframe sign regulations.

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questions, stating that his staff is reviewing the issue and plans to provide an update by next week.

Councilmember Asatryan stepped away at 6:46 PM and returned at 6:51 PM.

6. COMMUNITY EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS (3-minutes per speaker) Members of the public will be permitted to announce upcoming events taking place in the community.

Oliver Shokouh
Liza Boubari

7. FIRST PERIOD OF ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Maximum 3 minutes per speaker, 30- minute aggregate speaking time limit)
Members of the public may address the Council on agenda items or non-agenda items within the City Council’s subject matter jurisdiction. If a speaker addresses the Council on an agenda item during the First Period of Oral Communications, they may not speak again when the agenda item is called. A speaker who addresses the Council on nonagenda items during the First Period of Oral Communications may not speak during the Second Period of Oral Communications.

Tony Passarella
Rick Bonyadi
Byron Hibdon
Herbert Molano
Paul Karapetian
Shane
Susan Wolfson
Councilmember Asatryan stepped away at 7:21 PM and returned at 7:24 PM.

8. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
a. Glendale Water and Power, re: Amendment to Electric Rates Ordinance to Implement Adjusted and Redistributed Electric Rates
Staff Comments:

Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Scott Mellon, General Manager - Glendale Water & Power
Michael Garcia, City Attorney
Public Speakers:

Beth Brooks
Herbert Molano
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1. Adoption [6042] of Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 6025 Establishing the Electric Rates for Glendale Water & Power for Fiscal Years 2024 to 2028 to Implement Adjusted and Redistributed Electric Rates Increases effective November 1, 2025, November 1, 2026 and November 1, 2027 Introduced by Mayor Najarian on September 30, 2025.

Moved: Brotman Seconded: Asatryan
Vote as Follows:

Ayes: Asatryan, Brotman, Kassakhian
Noes: Gharpetian

Absent: Najarian
Abstain: None
Councilmember Gharpetian stepped away at 7:58 PM and returned at 8:00 PM.

Councilmember Brotman stepped away at 8:08 PM and returned at 8:10 PM.

Councilmember Asatryan stepped away at 8:10 PM and returned at 8:12 PM.

9. ACTION ITEMS
Item 9a and 9b were read into the record together.
a. City Treasurer, re: City of Glendale Investment Policy Presentation:

Rafi Manoukian, City Treasurer
Public Speakers:

Beth Brooks
Ejmin Hakobian

1. Resolution [25-145] adopting the City Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026
Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:

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

Absent: Najarian
Abstain: None
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b. City Treasurer, re: City Treasurer's Annual Review of the City’s Portfolios Public Speakers:

Beth Brooks

1. Motion accepting Report for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2025 Moved: Brotman Seconded: Asatryan
Vote as Follows:

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

Absent: Najarian
Abstain: None
c. Community Development, re: Release of a Request for Proposals for the Lease and Management of the Glendale Civic Auditorium (1401 North Verdugo Road)
Staff Comments:

Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Michael Garcia, City Attorney
Presentation:

Bradley Calvert, Director of Community Development
Public Speakers:

Beth Brooks
Paul Karapetian
Herbert Molano
Linda
Councilmember Asatryan stepped away at 8:43 PM and returned at 8:45 PM.

1. Motion Directing Staff to Release a Request for Proposals for the Lease and Management of the Glendale Civic Auditorium
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Asatryan
Vote as Follows:

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

Absent: Najarian
Abstain: None
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10. HEARINGS

11. REPORTS - INFORMATION

12. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. Statement on Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Housing and Community Development and the City of Glendale Staff Comments:

Michael Garcia, City Attorney
Agenda out of order. Item 14 was read into the record and considered by Council next.

13. DISCUSSION OF COUNCILMEMBER FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
Agenda out of order. Item 15a and 15b were read into the record and considered by Council next under item 13.
a. Management Services, re: Request from Councilmember Asatryan to agendize discussion on bulky item pick-up request process and services with commercial waste haulers
With no objection Council decided to move and continue item 13a to the City Council meeting of October 21, 2025 to be discussed by the full Council. b. Management Services, re: Request from Councilmember Asatryan to agendize discussion on consideration of parks and recreation facility assessments for children with special needs
Staff Comments:

Michael Garcia, City Attorney
Onnig Bulanikian, Director of Community Services & Parks

1. Motion to agendize Councilmember Asatryan’s request.

Moved: Asatryan Seconded: Brotman
Vote as Follows:

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

Absent: Najarian
Abstain: None
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14. SECOND PERIOD OF 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.

Jordan Henry
Allan Durham
Beth Brooks
Miss Valentine
Staff Comments:

Edward Marquez, Fire Battalion Chief, Glendale Fire Department Bradley Calvert, Director of Community Development
Councilmember Gharpetian stepped away at 9:57 PM and returned at 9:59 PM.

15. NEW BUSINESS
Items 15a and 15b were discussed under item 13.
a. Management Services, re: Request from Councilmember Asatryan to agendize discussion on bulky item pick-up request process and services with commercial waste haulers
b. Management Services, re: Request from Councilmember Asatryan to agendize discussion on consideration of parks and recreation facility assessments for children with special needs

16. ADJOURNMENT – 10:12 PM
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Asatryan
Mayor Pro Tem Kassakhian of the
City of Glendale
City Clerk of the City of Glendale
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REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Fire Department request to revise and amend the Comprehensive Citywide Fee Schedule

1. Resolution amending the Comprehensive Citywide Fee Schedule for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 to modify fees that are in relation to the Fire Prevention Bureau.

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Calendar
Approved for October 21, 2025 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Fire Department has identified a small subset of fees contained within the Fire Prevention Bureau that require amendment. In the first instance, a single set of Fire Sprinkler Fees were inadvertently transposed and require correction to accurately depict the cost of each specific permit. In the second instance, there are four pass-through State Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) surcharges that need to be revised by removing the fixed dollar amounts and instead refer to the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) State Surcharges, which is the agency that establishes the fees imposed. Therefore, when the State makes future adjustments to these fees, the City will charge the most current amount and transmit those fees to the state as a passthrough.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council amend the Citywide Fee Schedule by adopt a Resolution to modify the transposed sprinkler inspection fees as well as revise the CUPA fees to cite the CalEPA State Surcharges and.

ANALYSIS
The Fire Department has identified a small subset of fees contained within the Fire Prevention Bureau that warrant attention. The fees located in the Citywide Fee Schedule are found within VIII – Fire, Section 1: Miscellaneous Fire Fees and are listed below:

1. Fire Sprinkler Fees:
o These fees were incorrectly transposed, and the correction of the fees is needed to properly align with the accurate cost structure. ▪ Fee #39 Inspection Per Head:
o It should be $6, not the current $32
▪ Fee #40 Plan Check Per Inlet/Outlet:
o It should be $32, not the current $6

2. CUPA State Surcharge Fees:
o Current fee schedule lists four separate State pass-through surcharges with a dollar amount, which is incorrect as these are not City Fees, but rather mandated pass-through State Surcharges imposed by CalEPA. To correct this Staff recommends removing the posted dollar amounts listed below and instead the fees should state, “Reference the CalEPA State Surcharges.” These fees need to be corrected prior to customer billing scheduled in November 2025.
▪ Fee #167 State CUPA Regulated Facility Oversight Surcharge:
o Remove $97.00
▪ Fee #174 State CUPA Program Oversight Surcharge -
Aboveground Storage Tank Program (ST-AST):
o Remove $26.00
▪ Fee #175 State CUPA Program Oversight Surcharge – California Accidental Release Program (ST-CalARP):
o Remove $382.00
▪ Fee #176 State CUPA Program Oversight Surcharge -
Underground Storage Tank Program (ST-UST):
o Remove $20.00
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STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
N/A

FISCAL IMPACT
The amendment of the two transposed Fire Sprinkler Fees will result in a projected revenue loss of $326,820 to the General Fund (34630-1010-GFD-4003-P0000). This is because the revenue calculations depend on how often the fee is imposed and the fee amount itself. The revenue from the CUPA State Surcharges is pass-through income, meaning it’s collected but then paid directly to CalEPA, so it doesn’t affect net revenue.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
N/A

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
This item is exempt from campaign disclosure requirements.

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Alternative 1: Approve as requested by the Fire Department.

Alternative 2: Deny the Fire Department’s request.

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

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

Jeffrey Brooks, Fire Chief
Prepared by:

Jovan Diaz, Fire Marshal
Nayiri Moumdjian, Public Safety Business Administrator
Todd Tucker, Deputy Fire Chief
Approved by:

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

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS

1. Cost Workbook – Fire Sprinkler Fees
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RESOLUTION NO. ___________

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

MODIFYING CERTAIN FEES RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU

AND AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE CITYWIDE FEE SCHEDULE
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Glendale adopted Resolutions 24-110 on June 25, 2024, which established certain fees and increased, decreased, and modified certain existing fees for various services, permits, and certificates provided by the City, and amended the comprehensive Citywide Fee Schedule; and WHEREAS, the Council has determined that certain fees in the Fire Prevention Bureau were inadvertently transposed and other CalEPA pass-through charges were incorrectly listed as city fees.

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

Section 1. The Comprehensive Citywide Fee Schedule is hereby amended to state:
a. Fire Sprinkler Fees:
o Fee #39 Inspection Per Head: $6
o Fee #40 Plan Check Per Inlet/Outlet: $32
b. CUPA State Surcharge Fees:
o Fee #167 Reference the CalEPA State Surcharges
o Fee #174 Reference the CalEPA State Surcharges
o Fee #175 Reference the CalEPA State Surcharges
o Fee #176 Reference the CalEPA State Surcharges
Effective on the thirtieth (30th) day following adoption of this Resolution.

Section 2. Pursuant to Article XIIID, subdivision 6 (b)(1) of the California Constitution (if applicable) and Government Code Section 66016, the Council finds that the revenues derived from the fees approved hereby will not exceed the estimated costs necessary to provide the service
Adopted by the Council of the City of Glendale on this ___ day of October, 2025. _______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
City Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS

CITY OF GLENDALE )
I, Suzie Abajian, Ph.D., City Clerk of the City of Glendale, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No._________ was adopted by the Council of the City of Glendale, California, at a regular meeting held on the_______ day of October, 2025, by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
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City Clerk
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Fully Burdened Hourly Rates $168.20 $183.81
Fee Name Unit FIRE PREVENTION
FIRE

PREVENTION

INSPECTOR

FIRE/ENVIRO

NMENTAL
SAFETY
SPEC
Total Time Total Cost
Total Cost
Adjusted for
CPI
Inspection Additional fee per head Per Head 0.03 0.03 $6 $6 Plan Check Additional fee per inlet and/or outlet Per inlet/or outlet 0.17 0.17 $31 $32 Additional fee for Fire Sprinkler, standpipe or combined system Time Estimates and Material Costs
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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Consumer Price Index (CPI) Adjustment to Campaign Finance Contribution Limits.

1. Resolution Adjusting the Campaign Contribution Limits in the amount of Consumer Price Index (CPI) to $1,440.

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Calendar
Approved for October 21, 2025 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report provides information relating to the CPI adjustment to the City’s campaign contribution limits established by the Glendale Municipal Code (GMC). The monetary campaign contribution established by Resolution 23-123 is currently set at $1,340, and the nonmonetary contribution limits under GMC Section 1.10.070, currently set at $1,100 has not been adjusted since 2016. A CPI adjustment to both limits to $1,440 is proposed. The monetary and nonmonetary contribution caps are aggregated for purposes of the campaign contribution cap.

RECOMMENDATION
The City Attorney respectfully recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution making the CPI adjustment to the City’s campaign contribution limits as established by the GMC.
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ANALYSIS
On October 18, 2016, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 5889, which included amendments to GMC Section 1.10.030(B) increasing the campaign contribution limits from $1,000 per person to $1,100. On February 5, 2019, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 5921 which included amendments to GMC Section 1.10.030(F) enabling the City Council to review the contribution limits in July of each odd numbered year, commencing July 1, 2019, and make CPI adjustments to the contribution limits by Resolution, consistent with the cost of living index (CPI-All Urban Consumers) Los Angeles, Long Beach, Anaheim. “The adjustment shall be rounded up to the nearest ten dollars ($10.00)” GMC Section 1.10.030(F). The campaign contribution limit for monetary contributions has since been adjusted as follows:
• July 2019, Resolution 19-80 adjusted the individual contribution limit from $1,100 to $1,140;
• July 2021, Resolution 21-109 adjusted the individual contribution limit to $1,190. • August 2023, the Resolution 23-123 adjusted the individual contribution limit from $1,190 to $1,340.

The current CPI adjustment is 7.02%. This percentage is based on the month ending April of 2025 and accounts for a 2-year adjustment. Applying the CPI adjustment to the current monetary contribution limit amount of $1,340, the increase is $1,434.07, which rounded up to the nearest ten dollars, as set forth in GMC 1.10.030(F), yields a $100 increase. Under this adjustment, the new campaign contribution limit will be $1,440, effective upon the adoption of the proposed Resolution. Staff recommends adoption of the attached Resolution making this adjustment per the CPI increase.

The current nonmonetary contribution limit is set forth in GMC Section 1.10.070(A) as $1,100. This limit has not been increased by the previous Resolutions referenced above but the GMC provides that the contribution cap applies in the aggregate to monetary and nonmonetary contributions. In order to make the nonmonetary contribution limit consistent with the contribution limit in GMC Section 1.10.030(B), staff recommends that the City Council include and authorize an adjustment to the nonmonetary contribution limit in the herein-referenced Resolution. The proposed adjustment of the nonmonetary contribution limit to $1,440 is within the CPI increase for the time period since its establishment in July 2008 at $1,000 and the subsequent adjustment in October 2016 to $1,100. The alignment of the monetary and nonmonetary limits lends itself to greater consistency within the City’s overall contribution rules.

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
Not Applicable.

FISCAL IMPACT
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Not applicable for the action requested herein as the action does not involve a project for the purposes of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and is not subject to the requirements of CEQA.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
Not Applicable.

ALTERNATIVES
Alternative 1: The City Council may choose to maintain the current campaign contribution limits as is.

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

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

Michael J. Garcia, City Attorney
Prepared by:

Dorine Martirosian, Principal Assistant City Attorney
Approved by:

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

EXHIBITS / ATTACHMENTS
None.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE,

CALIFORNIA, ADJUSTING THE CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS

ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO THE GLENDALE MUNICIPAL CODE IN THE AMOUNT OF THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX (CPI) TO $1,440.

WHEREAS, On October 18, 2016, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 5889, which amended Glendale Municipal Code, 1995 (“GMC”) Section 1.10.030(B) to increase the campaign contribution limit of $1,000 to a $1,100; and WHEREAS, On February 5, 2019, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 5921 which, among other things, amended GMC Section 1.10.030(F) enabling the City Council to review the contribution limit in July of each odd numbered year, commencing July 1, 2019, and make Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustments to the contribution limit rounded up to the nearest ten dollars; and
WHEREAS, in July 2019, July 2021 and August 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 19-80, 21-109, and 23-123, respectively, implementing CPI adjustments, which set the current campaign contribution limit at $1,340; and WHEREAS, GMC Section 1.10.070(A) which sets forth the nonmonetary contribution limit at $1,100 has not been adjusted by the herein-referenced Resolutions; and
WHEREAS, GMC Section 1.10.070(B) provides that the contribution cap applies in the aggregate to monetary and nonmonetary contributions; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to adjust the nonmonetary contribution limit in GMC Section 1.10.070(A) in order to make the nonmonetary contribution limit consistent with the contribution limit in GMC Section 1.10.030(B); and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered staff’s presentation of the CPI adjustment and increase of 7.02% based on the month ending April 2025 to increase the current campaign contribution limit of $1,340 set forth in GMC Section 1.10.30(F) and the current nonmonetary contribution limit of $1,100 set forth in GMC Section 1.10.70(A) to $1,440 (which is $1,434.07 rounded up to the nearest ten dollars).

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

SECTION 1. Pursuant to Glendale Municipal Code, 1995 (GMC), Section

1.10.030(F), and based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI – All Urban Consumers) Los Angeles, Long Beach, Anaheim, with the month ending April 2025, the City Council hereby increases the current monetary campaign contribution limit of GMC 1.10.030(B) to $1,440 and the nonmonetary contribution limit of GMC Section 1.10.070(A) to $1,440. 31 of 394
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SECTION 3. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption.

Adopted by the Council of the City of Glendale on this ___ day of _________, 2025.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) SS.

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, Suzie Abajian PhD, City Clerk of the City of Glendale, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. _______________ was adopted by a majority vote of the Council of the City of Glendale, California, at a regular meeting held on the ______ day of ______________________, 2025, and that the same was adopted by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
________________________
City Clerk
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REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Award Design-Build Contract for the Grandview Library Roofing and Solar Project

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Item
Approved for October 21, 2025 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Following a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process, staff now seeks to award a design-build contract to AME Builders, Inc., for the Grandview Library Roofing and Solar Project, in the amount of $382,500, with a 10% reserve for contingencies in the amount of $38,250. The project will provide a membrane roof overlay at the Grandview Library and a photovoltaic (PV) energy generation system.

RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to enter into and execute a Design-Build contract with AME Builders, Inc., for the Grandview Library Roofing and Solar Project, in the amount of $382,500 plus a 10 percent contract contingency of $38,250.

ANALYSIS
The Grandview Library’s roof has exceeded its serviceable life. After major seasonal rain events, new water intrusions are routinely reported despite interim patching. These recurring leaks have damaged library materials and interior building components and present an ongoing risk of mold growth. To address this issue comprehensively and efficiently, staff recommend procuring a design-build team to deliver a long-lasting, low maintenance roofing solution with a 30-year warranty membrane type roofing system.

Concurrently with the roof replacement, the scope of work includes the installation of a rooftop PV system on the library’s expansive flat roof. The PV system is intended to reduce the library’s carbon footprint through on-site renewable energy generation and may also contribute to reduced cooling loads by shading the roof surface. 33 of 394
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On July 29, 2025, the City Council approved Resolution 25-108 authorizing the Director of Public Works or his designee, to issue a Request for Proposals using the design-build alternative project delivery method for the Grandview Library Roofing and Solar Project, and authorizing the Director of Public Works to solicit proposals.

On September 4, 2025, the Public Works Department (PWD) advertised RFP PWA 2025- 004, Specification No. 4021 for the project. The Notice Inviting Proposals was published by the City Clerk in the Glendale Independent newspaper on September 4, 2025. The RFP and Notice Inviting Proposals (NIP) was also advertised on the City’s RFP/RFQ/Bid website.

The RFP stated the scope of the project and project performance criteria. The RFP also stated the minimum qualifications for Proposers. The criteria and basis of selection of the design-build entity (DBE) were as follows:
• 15% Cover Letter/Executive Summary
• 25% Experience and Qualifications of Company/Team Members • 25% Understanding Project Scope
• 10% Reference Review
• 25% Best Value
On September 18, 2025, PWD hosted a “mandatory pre-bid job walk”, and twenty contractors attended.

On October 1, 2025, the due date for Proposal submissions, two (2) proposals were received by PWD. The proposals were from AME Builders, Inc. and Rite-Way Roof Corporation.

Staff evaluated the two (2) submitted proposals based on experience, qualifications, project approach, references, and best value.

Proposer Proposal
Amount
Overall Proposal Score
(of a possible 100)
AME Builders, Inc. $382,500 95.0
Rite-Way Roof Corp. $385,000 75.0
Engineer’s Estimate: $305,000
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AME submitted all the required documents to provide the City a complete and thorough proposal.

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unforeseen conditions given a history of numerous water intrusions and potential deterioration of the underlying roofing assembly.

Staff has verified with the State of California Contractor’s License Board that AME has contractor’s licenses General A, B, C-10, C-20, C-33, C-39 and C-43 that are all current, active, and in good standing. AME has satisfactorily completed multiple projects with the city and currently has an annual maintenance contract with the Public Works Department.

In coordination with Centroplan and Sika, AME will design and engineer a new roofing and solar system as a single source manufactured by Sika, called the SolaRoof solution.

As the authorized Sika applicator, AME will provide a full 30-year warranty which encompasses the entire roof and solar panels as one system.

The Grandview Library Roofing and Solar Project is expected to begin in December 2025 and take roughly two months to complete.

California State Library Grant Funding
In 2022 the California State Library awarded the City of Glendale a Building Forward Library Infrastructure Grant in the amount of $271,587 to support critical building improvements at the Grandview Library by March 30, 2025. This grant requires one-toone matching funds of $271,587 which have been appropriated from the City’s Capital Improvement Fund. The Building Forward grants are a statewide initiative designed to assist libraries in addressing critical facility needs, improving accessibility, enhancing safety, and promoting energy efficiency.

The grant was awarded to complete a remodel to make the restrooms ADA-compliant, install an ADA compliant front door, and install solar panels. Due to changes in the needs of the project as identified by Public Works, Library, Arts & Culture Department has submitted an amendment and scope change to the State Library to extend the grant term through June 30, 2026, and to replace the restroom remodel with roofing repairs. The State Library is currently reviewing the request. Should the extension and scope change be approved, funds from the grant will cover the entirety of the roofing project.

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
The Public Works Department staff will coordinate with the Library, Arts, and Culture Department to minimize the disruption to the public and operations.

FISCAL IMPACT
The Grandview Library Roofing and Solar Project will cost $382,500, plus a 10% contingency of $38,250, which was included as a part of the FY 2025-26 adopted budget.

No new appropriation is being requested at this time. The existing appropriation is outlined below:

Existing Appropriation
Amount Account String Funding Source
$80,506 GL: 51200-4010-PWD-0020-P0000 Capital Improvement Fund 35 of 394
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Department Cost Center Program
Public Works Projects
Existing Appropriation
Amount Account String Funding Source
$170,122 GL:51200-2750-LAC-0020-P000
PL: LAC00939AG
Library Fund
Department Cost Center Program
Library Arts
Culture
Projects
Existing Appropriation
Amount Account String Funding Source
$170,122 GL: 51200-4010-LAC-0020-P000
PL: LAC00939CN
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
This project is Categorically Exempt under the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a Class 2 exemption pursuant state CEQA Guidelines, Section 15302.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
In accordance with the City Campaign Finance Ordinance, 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 10% interest or more in the firm proposed for contract in this Agenda Item Report are attached in Exhibit 1, in accordance with the City Campaign Finance Ordinance No. 5744. Also attached as Exhibit 2 is the Campaign Finance Disclosure Form for Rite-Way Roof Corp.

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Do not approve the motion to execute a construction contract with AME, which will not improve the condition of the roof and lead to a loss in grant funding.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

Daniel Hernandez, Director of Public Works
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Prepared by:

Celina Minas, Project Manager
Approved by:

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

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit 1: Campaign Finance Ordinance Disclosure For AME Builders, Inc.

Exhibit 2: Campaign Finance Disclosure for Rite-Way Roof Corp. 37 of 394
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MOTION
Moved by Council Member ,
seconded by Council Member , that the Council of
the City of Glendale, having previously by Resolution No. 25-108, authorized the Director of Public Works to prepare a Request for Proposals (RFP) using the alternative project delivery method for the design and construction of the Grandview Library Roofing and Solar Project, hereby accepts and approves the proposal of AME Builders, Inc., for the Grandview Library Roofing and Solar Project, RFP No. PWA 2025-004, Specification No. 4021, as recommended by the Report dated October 21, 2025 by the Director of Public Works, and authorizes the City Manager, or designee, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, to enter into a design-build contract with AME Builders, Inc., in the notto-exceed amount of $382,500. The Council further approves a reserve for contingencies in the amount of $38,250.00.

Votes as follows:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: 236 North Central Avenue – Stage II Design Review (Case No. PDR 2212056) (Includes: 236 N. Central Ave, 201 W. California Ave and 212 W. California Ave)

1. Motion Approving Stage II Design Review Application (Design Review Case No. 2212056) with conditions.

2. Motion Denying the Project Design Review Application.

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Public Hearing
Approved for October 21, 2025 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The proposed project (“Project”) site is 4.57-acres located at 236 North Central Avenue, 212 W. California Avenue, and 201 West California Avenue consisting of (i) a 3.7-acre Mixed-Use Building Site and (ii) a 0.87-acre Potential Public Park Site, both located within the Downtown Specific Plan-Orange Central District.

The Mixed-Use Building Site is bounded to the north by West California Avenue, to the west by North Central Avenue, and to the east by North Orange Street, includes four parcels and is bisected by Alley 239, an 18-foot-wide public alley. The Project applicant proposes the demolition of the176,629 square-foot three-story retail building (former Sears Department Store), an adjacent 164,308 square-foot three-level parking structure, and a small asphalt surface parking lot and to construct two new 8-story mixed use buildings constructed above a single podium totaling 655,418 square-feet, and including 682 residential units comprised of 37 Studio units, 493 One-Bedroom units, 135 TwoBedroom, 1 Three-Bedroom unit, 16 Live/Work units and a retail/restaurant space at the ground floor. The Project would contain a total of 72 residential units affordable to very low- and low-income households.

The Potential Public Park Site, located at 201 West California Avenue includes three parcels, currently developed with two vehicle repair buildings totaling 15,933 square-feet and associated surface parking, has been made available for purchase by the City of Glendale for development of a public park, which purchase would be funded by developer’s payment of Development Impact Fees (DIFs). Developer also has the option 47 of 394
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of dedicating the land for park purposes under the Quimby Act, if developer processes a tract map. Alternatively, the developer could seek to donate the site for a park and request credit of the land value against the DIFs owed. The described scope of work for the Mixed-Use Building site and proposed public park site are defined as the “Project”.

This is the first development project subject to AB 130 brought before the City Council for review. AB 130, effective June 30, 2025, established new CEQA exemptions and stricter timeframes for project approval or disapproval. Here, the approval must occur within thirty days from the conclusion of the required Tribal Consultation process outlined in Public Resources Code Section 21080.66 (b), if a development project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.66. Staff has determined this Project qualifies for a CEQA exemption under AB 130. The tribal consultation process concluded on September 21, 2025. Accordingly, the Project is statutorily required to be approved or disapproved on or before October 21, 2025. To comply with statute, staff is recommending the Council complete its consideration of the Project on October 21, 2025.

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council approve the Stage II Design located at 236 N. Central Ave, 201 W.

California Ave and 212 W. California Ave subject to staff's recommendations.

BACKGROUND
On December 6, 2022, Stage I Preliminary Design Review Case No. PDR 2212056 was presented to City Council and Council approved the Stage I motion subject to the following Council comments:

1. Include retail or commercial on the ground floor.

2. Provide additional open space and foliage in the plazas.

3. Public park should include playground equipment, fitness equipment, public bathrooms, more foliage and less concrete.

4. Provide additional height variations (especially on Central Avenue). It was suggested that taller buildings and reducing the building foot print width to allow for more open space.

5. Provide higher quality and more varied materials on the façade of the building.

On August 6, 2025, Alley Vacation Case No. 192V was presented to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve the conditional vacation of a portion of Alley 239, as it is consistent with the goals and objectives of the City of Glendale's Comprehensive General Plan. A copy of the Planning Commission motion is included as Attachment 10. Alley Vacation Case No. 192V is scheduled for the City Council’s final review on October 21, 2025 following Council consideration of the Design Review application.

On September 11, 2025, this Project (Stage II Design Review Case No. PDR 2212056) was presented to the Design Review Board (DRB) for advisory review and comments. 48 of 394
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The DRB concurred with the City Council Stage I approval subject to the City Council comments provided on December 6, 2022 (Stage I Design Review) identified above; and provided additional, following comments:

1. That the Orange Street façade appears to the most sucessful in terms of architectural variety.

2. The Project should redesign each of its four corners with enhanced architectural components to create a signature gateway at each corner of the building.

3. Incorporate design elements of the Sears Tower façade along with Art Deco/Streamlined Moderne design language into the Project’s design at the corner of West California Avenue and North Central Avenue, creating a signature gateway that reflects the spirit of the former Sears Tower.

4. Additional retail or commercial space should be provided at the ground floor, supplemental to the provided 1,515 square-feet of floor area.

5. The Project should be redesigned with a connection with the potential public park.

6. Provide a designated drop-off zone for ride share, loading for new residents, and/or loading area for delivery packages within proximity of residential mailboxes.

7. The greenery at the Orange Street façade and on the sixth and eighth floor upper levels introduces natural elements and offers visual relief, particularly within the open spaces at these levels. The integration of greenery at the upper floors should be thoughtfully incorporated into the building’s overall design, especially along California Avenue.

8. That the paseo should incorporate connections with the connected streets (Orange Street and North Central) such as kiosks, game area (e.g. chess), and congregation areas to incentives outdoor activities (e.g. City sponsored concerts) to create opportunities that revitalize the DSP. The addition of a restaurant with an outdoor patio that adjoins the paseo to enhance activation and further revitalization goals.

9. The paseo should incorporate connections to the surrounding streets (Orange Street and North Central) through activating features such as retail kiosks, game areas (e.g., chess), and gathering spaces to encourage outdoor activities (e.g. concerts) and opportunities that help revitalize the DSP. The addition of a restaurant with an outdoor patio adjoining the paseo would further enhance activation.

10.Consider the addition of neighborhood market at the building’s ground floor to support residences and enhance symbiotic relationship with surrounding development.

11.Color for vinyl windows throughout the building should avoid the color white and match the color scheme shown in the elevations and rendered perspectives, such as silver, espresso, or brown. As a consideration, in lieu of vinyl material, a higher-quality and durable material, such as fiberglass, should be considered. 49 of 394
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A copy of the Design Review Board Record of Decision is included as Attachment 11.

On October 14, 2025, Density Bonus Housing Plan Case No. PDBP- 005412-2025 was approved by the Planning Hearing Officer to construct a new 8-story, 655,418 squarefoot, mixed-use development consisting of 666 multi-family residential dwellings units (14% or 67 rental units reserved for very low and 1% or 5 rental units reserved for lowincome), 16 live/work units, 1,515 square feet of retail/restaurant space at the ground floor, and a 930 parking space garage (one above grade and two levels subterranean) with two concessions/incentives and four waivers.

Two concessions/incentives granted:

1. To deviate from the proportionality requirements for inclusionary units with respect to the unit mix. Granted proportionality of the 72 inclusionary units include 37 studios and 35 one-bedroom units; where four studio units, 53 onebedroom units, and 15 two-bedroom units was required.

2. To exceed the maximum floor area ratio (FAR) by 1.06. (4.07 FAR granted; 3.0 maximum by code)
Additionally, the applicant was granted four waivers, which include:

1. A reduction in the amount of publicly accessible open space (PAOS) by 2,754 square feet (13,397 square feet granted; 16,151 square feet was required).

2. A reduction in the required amount of contiguous PAOS (distribution of PAOS was granted across four locations: 4,806 square feet, 5,160 square feet, 2,118 square feet and 1,313 square feet; at minimum 13,728 square feet contiguous PAOS was required)

3. A reduction in the required amount of Residential Private Outdoor Space (19,700 square feet granted; 95,480 square feet was required)

4. Elimination of the required setback for portions of the building wall over 60 feet in height and adjacent to the paseo (zero setback granted; 20-foot setback for portions over 60 feet, or three times the 20-foot paseo width was required).

A copy of the Planning Hearing Officer’s decision letter is included as Attachment 13.

SITE DESCRIPTION
The Project site is currently developed with a 176,629 square-foot three-story retail building that was built for and operated as a Sears Department Store through March 2020. Since March 2020 the building has been temporarily occupied by seasonal businesses. The Project site is also developed with a 164,308 square-foot three-level parking structure and a small asphalt surface parking lot on North Central Avenue. The Project site includes a north-south alley that runs between the retail building and the parking structure. The Project site is almost entirely paved with minimal landscaping.

The adjacent public sidewalk contains some mature street trees along the Project Site boundary.
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Neighboring Zones and Uses
The General Plan and Zone designates the entire Project Site as Downtown Specific Plan (DSP). The General Plan encourages high density residential and mixed use development for areas within the DSP. The DSP is an urban design oriented plan, which includes objective design standards as well as land use regulations for property within the Downtown Specific Plan area. The DSP designates the entire Project Site as Downtown Specific Plan/Orange Central District (DSP/OC). The Orange Central District allows for a mix of residential, retail, and office uses, including mixed-use developments. Parcels north of the Project Site are designated Downtown Specific Plan/Transitional District (DSP/T), DSP/OC, and Downtown Specific Plan/Mid-Orange District (DSP/MO) and include mixed-use, residential, retail, and parking uses. DSP/T parcels located to the northwest across North Central Avenue and West California Avenue include a 6-story, mixed-use residential building. DSP/OC parcels located to the north across West California Avenue include a 6-story mixed-use residential building and a 5-story multi-family residential building. DSP/MO parcels located to the northeast across North Orange Street and West California Avenue include City of Glendale Public Parking Lot No. 6 and a 1-story retail building. The Glendale Metrolink Station is Zoning Existing Uses
North DSP – Orange Central
District
6-story, mixed-use residential building (Legendary) &
5-story, multi-family residential building (Lex on
Orange).

South DSP – Orange Central
District
1-story medical office building (Central Avenue) &
1-story multi-tenant commercial building (Orange St.)
East DSP – Mid-Orange
District
Orange Street, 4-story public parking structure,
City of Glendale Public Parking Lot No. 6 (surface
lot),
1-story counter service restaurant &
1-story retail building
West DSP – Transitional
District
1-story fast-food restaurant with drive-thru and
surface parking lot,
2-story multi-tenant commercial building &
6-story commercial office building and surface
parking lot.

Project
Site
DSP – Orange Central
District
Retail store (Sears), parking structure, and vehicle
repair garage (Sears Auto Center)
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located approximately 1.7 miles to the south and the nearest major roadways are North Central Avenue to the west and Brand Boulevard to the east. The Project Site is served by Metro Routes 92, 94, 180, 217, and 501, and Glendale Beeline Routes 1, 4, and 11.

ANALYSIS
Proposed Project
The Project features a mixed-use development consisting of 682 dwelling units (including 666 apartment units and 16 live/work units), 1,515 square feet of groundfloor retail/restaurant space, and a parking garage with 930 spaces (one level above grade and two subterranean levels). The buildings are eight stories tall, reaching a height of 95 feet based on the City’s zoning code which measures height from the lowest to the highest point of the building (GMC section 30.70.090 Definitions “H”).

However, the buildings are less than 85’ using the California Building Code (CBC) measurement of height, which is based on the vertical distance from the grade plane to the average height of the highest roof surface (CBC section 202). The Project is proposed as a Type IIIA construction which is limited to a maximum height of 85 feet above grade (CBC Table 504.3, Section 504.1). Measurement of height is relevant because AB 130 (Gov’t Code section 21080.66 that took effect earlier this year) requires developers to pay prevailing wages for projects over 85’ in height above grade.

The development includes amenities such as publicly accessible open space, outdoor decks for residents, common rooms, and more. As indicated, in the Summary section of this report, the Developer is obligated to either pay the required Development Impact Fees prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, or dedicate the equivalent value in land for recreation and parks purposes as part of the approval of a final tract map (Quimby Act), or can seek to donate the land and request a credit against DIFs owed.

These options are not required to be exercised at this time, however, the payment of DIFs is mandatory.

The units and associated amenities will be dispersed in two buildings that are connected by the ground-level parking area and second-floor common open space areas. Per GMC Section 30.36 and State Density Bonus law, the project will require 790 stalls for the retail space and residential uses combined and provides 930 parking spaces in one level above-grade and two levels of subterranean parking. Vehicular access is proposed from two new driveway entrances mid-block on California Avenue and the rear alley.

Parking and Circulation
The applicant was granted a density bonus in accordance with State Density Bonus Law (CA Gov’t Code section 65915) and SB 330. Under CA Gov’t Code section 65915, the applicant is entitled to reduced parking requirements. The Project provides 930 parking spaces in one level of above-ground parking and two levels of subterranean parking. For reference, the table below illustrates the minimum 52 of 394
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number of parking requirements established in the Zoning Code (Table 30-32-A, GMC section 30.32.050), and the parking requirements established under CA Gov’t Code section 65915. Vehicular access is proposed from two new driveway entrances that are located mid-block on W. California Avenue and at the southerly portion of the site from the alley.

Unit Type Zoning Code
Standard
Required #
of Spaces
Density Bonus
Standard
Required # of
spaces
Live/Work 3 spaces/unit 48 N/A – must comply
with zoning 48
Studio 1 space/unit 38 1 space/unit 38
1-bedroom 1 space/unit 493 1 space/unit 493
2-bedroom 2 spaces/unit 270 1.5 spaces/unit 202.5
3-bedroom 2 spaces/unit 2 1.5 spaces/unit 1.5
Guest
Parking
1 space/10
units 69 Not required 0
Retail 5 spaces/1,000
SF 8
N/A – must comply
with zoning 8
Total Required 927 Total Required 790
Total Provided 930 Total Provided 930
Stage II Design Review Analysis
Design review for projects in the DSP districts is performed by the City Council. A Stage II Design indicates the completion of the final design phase. The site planning, mass and scale, and architectural style and details of the Project have been analyzed by staff in regard to the DSP Orange Central District standards and objective design standards applicable to the Project, as detailed below.

The Potential Public Park Site at 201 West California Avenue on the northwest corner of North Orange Avenue and West California Avenue was made available for purchase by the City of Glendale for development of a public park. The Developer also has the option of paying the fees, dedicating the land for parks and recreation purposes to the City pursuant to the Quimby Act as a condition of final approval of a final tract map, or seeking to dedicate the property and request a credit against the DIFs owed pursuant to GMC Chapter 4.10. If the City acquires this site, the public park would be developed in compliance with the City’s urban design standards, the GMC, General Plan, and Downtown Specific Plan. The design for the public park has not been developed by the City at this time. As a result, Stage II Design Review analyzes the final design of the proposed mixed-use building. 53 of 394
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SITE PLANNING – DSP Chapter 4.1 Urban Design
Overall Site Plan – The Project site is broken into two sites: a 3.7-acre Mixed-Use Building Site (236 North Central Avenue and 212 W. California Avenue) and a 0.87-acre Potential Public Park Site (201 West California Avenue). The Mixed-Use Building Site is located west of Central Avenue, south of California Avenue and east of Orange Street and is 3.7 acres, while Potential Public Park Site is 0.87 acre in area and is located on the north of California on the northwest corner of Orange Street. The Project’s scope of work on the Mixed-Use Site and designed features two separate buildings that are connected by the ground-level parking area and second-floor common open space areas. The ground floor features a combination of live/work units, 1- and 2-bedroom residential units, and a 1,515 square foot retail space as well as amenity areas (e.g., lobby, business lounge, etc.). The project complies with the building setback requirements of the DSP, which requires a minimum 18-foot setback from Central Avenue, a 16-foot setback from California Avenue, and a minimum 10-foot setback for the building along Orange Street. Required minimum setbacks for the DSP are measured on the ground floor from the face of the curb to the building frontage.

Complying with these setbacks will allow for parkway and sidewalk widening that will activate the pedestrian realm, another goal of the DSP. Vehicular access to the site is proposed from two new driveway entrances, located mid-block on California Avenue and at the southerly portion of the site along Orange Street. All publicly accessible open space is 100% open to the sky, oriented towards and accessed from public streets, and appropriately integrated within the Project’s site planning. At the ground floor, courtyard/plazas are incorporated into the site planning, with the building entries appropriately setback from the street. At the southerly portion of the site, a new public paseo has been designed that provides mid-block pedestrian access from Orange Street to Central Avenue.

4.1.2 Building Heights & Floor Area Ratios
DSP Standards
Orange Central District Project Design
Height (by right) 95 FT maximum
Height (w/ incentive) 245 FT maximum
95 FT
Density (by right) 3.0 FAR maximum
Density (w/ incentive) N/A – must comply with DSP
Standards

4.07 FAR
On October 14, 2025, the Planning Hearing Officer approved the Density Bonus application, and granted the developer’s requested concession to exceed the maximum floor area ratio (FAR) by an additional 1.07 (4.07 FAR proposed; 3.0 maximum) to reduce costs to the applicant for providing affordable units – which the additional FAR affords construction efficiencies and inherent reductions in costs by allowing the construction of a greater 54 of 394
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number of units. The additional units will result in actual and identifiable cost reductions because the additional units will take advantage of construction efficiencies when being built and will generate rental income to offset the cost of providing the units at an affordable rent. If the Project were to comply with the Zoning Code regulations associated with maximum building height/number of stories, the footprint of the new building would be significantly impacted and would subsequently affect the viability of the Project and the proposed development build-out.

4.1.3 Building Setbacks
The Project site features a Mixed-Use Commercial designation along Central Avenue, and a Mixed-Use Residential designation along California Avenue and the northerly portion of Orange Street. The Orange Street frontage south of California Avenue is undesignated. Projects in the DSP located along a MixedUse Commercial streets are required to have a minimum 18-foot setback from the curb face (5-ft. parkway, 10-ft. sidewalk, 3-ft. average building adjacent zone), projects located along Mixed-Use Residential streets are required to have a minimum 16-foot setback from the curb face (5-ft. parkway, 8-ft. sidewalk, 3-ft. average building adjacent zone), and projects located along an undesignated street are required to have a minimum 10-foot setback (4-ft. parkway, 6-ft. sidewalk). The Project complies with the required streetscape and setback standards on all three frontages.

4.1.4 Publicly Accessible Open Space (PAOS)
The Project provides publicly accessible open space (PAOS) within courtyard/plaza areas located at the northeast and northwest corners of the site, a mid-block pedestrian paseo located along the southerly portion of the site that features courtyard/plaza entries along the street frontages. The PAOS is 100% open to the sky, oriented towards and accessed from public streets, and integrated within the site planning for the Project.

The Project’s Density Bonus approval granted two waivers for reductions in development standards concerning PAOS:
o Reduce required amount PAOS by 2,754 square feet (16,151 square feet required; 13,397 square feet provided).
o Reduce required amount of contiguous PAOS (85% contiguous, or 13,728 square feet, PAOS required; PAOS is distributed across four locations:
4,806 square feet, 5,160 square feet, 2,118 square feet and 1,313 square feet).

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negatively impacting the number of residential units, amenities, and other vital components of the development.

BUILDING DESIGN – DSP Chapter 4.2 Urban Design
Overall Building Design – As measured by the City’s Zoning Code, the proposed buildings are 95’ in height. The Project design incorporates the required height and façade modulations into the design, including at the street-level. Along each street frontage, the height modulations range from 12’-1” to 33’-9” at the upper floors. The design also incorporates step backs at the upper floors that range from 6’-5” to 48’-0”, as well as the major and minor façade modulations, and required building separations.

Combined with detailing, articulation, and window patterns these height and façade modulations and the building separations provide visual interest at the pedestrian level and reduces the imposing appearance of the building’s mass over the public right-ofway. The Project is a contemporary design and utilizes architectural solutions (building materials, texture, offset building massing, recessed entries, windows, canopies, and public open space) to articulate the street-facing façades. Overall, the design addresses the public sidewalk, with the design of the street-level facades appropriately detailed with human-scaled high-quality materials. The building design uses materials to differentiate between the different volumes, which combined with the façade modulations and building separations, gives the impression of multiple buildings on the

3.7-acre Project site.

4.2.2 Massing & Scale: Modulation of Height
The Project demonstrates compliance with the DSP’s requirements for roofline variation by incorporating height differences of 12'-1" to 33'-9" along its streetfacing elevation. The varied rooflines break up the building’s massing and reduce its visual impact, contributing to a more articulated and dynamic silhouette. The design also features step-backs at the upper floors ranging from 6’-5” to 48’-0”.

These building step-backs at the upper levels allow for multiple roofline profiles and reduce the imposing appearance of the building’s mass over the public rightof-way.

Stage I feedback from the Council suggested the Project should be revised with a "taller and skinnier" design with varied heights and smaller building footprint leaving more room for plazas, courtyards, landscaping, or other open spaces.

Overall, modest revisions were included in the Stage II design. The building’s site planning remained unchanged, with no additional open space added, and the overall height of the building was slightly increased. Specifically, the corner tower element at the intersection of North Central Avenue and California Avenue was extended by approximately 9 feet, 8 inches (from 85’-4” to 95’-0”). Additionally, the parapets facing North Central Avenue were raised by approximately 4 feet, 8 inches (from 85’-4” to 90’-0”). The Project's overall site planning remains unchanged in terms of building footprint and open space area. 56 of 394
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4.2.3 Massing & Scale: Façade Modulation
The Project has incorporated the major and minor façade modulation standards outlined in this section into the overall building design along the three street frontages, as well as the frontage along the southerly property line oriented towards the proposed pedestrian paseo. These major and minor façade modulations are illustrated on the Project plans and comply with the DSP standards. Along with detailing, articulation, and window patterns, these modulations provide visual interest at the pedestrian level.

4.2.4 Massing & Scale: Building Separations
The Project demonstrates compliance with the DSP’s requirements of building separations, which building façade lengths range from 65’-2” along Orange Street to 166’-0” along the paseo, with the exception of the southerly façade along Central Avenue that has a length of 200 feet. The Project provides six building separations that terminate at the second floor and range from 23 feet to 80 feet along all three street frontages and the paseo. The building separation along the southerly façade along Central Avenue is 80 feet, where 40 feet is the minimum required for a building façade that exceeds 200 feet. These separations are appropriate and meet the DSP standards. For developments such as this that occupy large blocks, these building separations are key to reducing the scale, and provide opportunities for open space, as well as allow for visual relief by creating the appearance of two or more distinct buildings.

4.2.6 Massing & Scale: Landmark Architectural Features
The DSP identifies landmark architectural features, including entry locations, terminated vistas, civic promenades and paseos. The southerly portion of the Project site is identified in the DSP as a paseo landmark architectural feature.

The Project proposes a paseo at this location, which is consistent with the architectural features outlined in the DSP. Paseos provide an opportunity to create pedestrian-scaled walkways that are intimate, and that enhance the image of the Downtown. Although it is not identified in the DSP, the drawings identify the northeast corner of the development along Orange Street and California Avenue to be a landmark entry corner architectural feature that includes a landscaped plaza/courtyard area with seating.

4.2.7 Architectural Elements
The Project incorporates a number of architectural elements and design features that articulate the building façades, including quality and varied building materials, texture, offset building massing, recessed entries, windows and awnings. These features create a design that is unique and identifiable, while recognizing the priorities of the DSP to enhance ground level architectural elements to be human-scaled and to promote pedestrian activity. The Project 57 of 394
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features ground level parking that is wrapped by habitable spaces consistent with the DSP requirements. The ground floor of Project features recreational rooms (e.g., fitness center, business lounge, game room, etc.), live/work units, a 1,515 square-foot commercial unit, and 1- and 2-bedroom residential units.

Overall, the street-level façades are incorporated into the overall building design while also addressing the public sidewalk by providing differentiation in the base of the building. At the ground level, the design also features open space and streetscape improvements along the three frontages and the proposed paseo that improve the pedestrian environment. The base and top of windows are differentiated in the building design, and at the ground floor the large expanses of glass subdivided into smaller units. The ground level floors are visually separated from the floors above through the use of building materials, awnings, canopies, and by recessing the ground-floor from the floors above. In addition to widening the sidewalks to comply with the building setback requirements and providing parkway improvements, at the ground floor the project features landscaped plazas/courtyards, pockets of landscaping providing a buffer for the ground floor residential units, and a landscaped paseo.

4.2.8 Architectural Elements: Materials
The Project features a combination of traditional and modern materials and finishes including metal panels, Trespa laminate-clad panels, Hardie Plank fiber cement siding, plaster finishes, thin brick, and cast-in-place concrete. The proposed materials are consistent with the contemporary aesthetic of the design, and the standards outlined in this section of the DSP which encourage humanscaled materials to reinforce the pedestrian character of the public realm. The building designs use the materials to differentiate between the different volumes.

Combined with the façade modulations and building separations, the application of the materials gives the impression of multiple buildings on the 3.7-acre site.

Stage I feedback from the City Council suggested the Project should provide higher quality and more varied materials on the façade of the building. The use of white colored plaster has been reduced in various areas along the facades by incorporating dark gray plaster and beige cementitious fiberboard siding (Hardie Plank) on select volumes along Orange Street, California Avenue, and Central Street. According to the applicant, these changes have resulted in a 59% reduction of white façades on the west elevation (Central Avenue) and a 31% reduction on the east elevation (Orange Street).

4.2.9 Architectural Elements: Storefronts
Storefronts have been incorporated into the design of each building at the ground floor frontages where the amenity rooms (e.g., business lounge, lobby, etc.) and the live/work units are located. As required by the DSP, the ground floor storefronts are provided on at least half of the façades, will have at least 75% 58 of 394
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transparency, and will feature canopies and marquees on at least 50% of the entire façade. The design of the ground floor storefronts appropriately establishes the base of each building, with the storefronts and building entrances recessed from the building façades which creates depth and contrast.

Stage I feedback from the City Council suggested the Project should include retail or commercial on the ground floor. The ground level plan had been revised to include a 1,515 square foot commercial space fronting California Avenue to address this comment. To accommodate, the ground level unit composition for Stage II was altered with a decrease in live/work and two bedroom units, and an increase of one bedroom units, as follows:

Stage II Unit Changes at the Ground Level
Stage I Stage II (Change)
Live/Work 17 16 -1
One Bed 8 10 +2
Two Bed 5 3 -2
Three Bed 0 0 0
Retail 0 1 +1
subtotals 30 30 0
After revision to include retail space, the Project’s total residential unit count remained at 666 residential units and 18 live/work units.

4.2.10 Architectural Elements: Building Lobbies & Entries The Project features four ground floor residential lobby entrances that are accessed from the corner plazas/courtyards that are significantly setback from their street frontages while maintaining visibility and connectivity to the public realm. The building along Orange Street has a main entry plaza/courtyard at the northeast corner of California Avenue and Orange Street, and a secondary lobby area accessed from the southeast corner along the paseo. The building along Central Avenue has a main entry plaza/courtyard that is located along the northwest corner of California Avenue and Central Avenue and a separate lobby area accessed from the southwest corner along the paseo. The proposed residential lobby entries comply with the standards specified in the DSP because they are integrated into the overall building designs through the use of materials, feature canopy designs and glazing that create distinct and identifiable entry 59 of 394
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points, and paving materials are incorporated to differentiate the entrance path for pedestrians.

4.2.11 Architectural Elements: Stoops & Ground Level Residential Entries The live/work and commercial units are designed with large aluminum store front windows and door with a minimum 18-inch planter in front of each live/work unit parallel with the sidewalk creating activation, opportunities for engagement with the public realm. Residential dwellings are designed with direct access paths to allow for the greatest amount of landscaping facing the public realm.

4.2.12 Architectural Elements: Corners
These standards apply only for projects that incorporate the corner feature into their design to comply with the height modulation required by Section 4.2.2 of the DSP. As detailed above, the Project is incorporating the roofline height modulation standard into the design, so these requirements are not applicable to the proposal.

4.2.13 Architectural Elements: Canopies
The DSP requires a minimum of 50% of the street elevations including canopies or marquees. The design incorporates architectural marquees/canopies at the ground floor of all three street-facing facades that complement the overall building aesthetic and material palette. At the street elevations, at least half of the ground floor façades include these canopies, as required. The building’s ground level includes a combination of recessed building entrances and entryways covered by metal canopies at each street and paseo facing building façades.

To further enhance the Project’s aesthetic, additional metal cladded canopies were added above two live/work units facing Orange Street and concrete awnings above ground level windows were added to foster a distinct and identifiable aesthetic that complements the overall building design.

4.2.14 Architectural Elements: Balconies
The Project includes a variety of roof decks, as well as projecting and recessed balconies, for certain residential units—particularly those facing public streets— where balconies have been integrated into the building’s elevation. However, many interior-facing units do not include private patios or balconies, largely due to site constraints and design considerations.

The DSP objective design standards require a minimum of 140 square feet of private outdoor space per residential and/or live-work unit. With a total of 666 residential units and 16 live-work units, the Project is required to provide 95,480 square feet of private outdoor space. However, through its Density Bonus 61 of 394
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application, the Project was granted a waiver allowing a reduction in development standards. As a result, approximately 19,700 square feet of private outdoor space will be provided—a reduction of 75,780 square feet—distributed across 394 units in the form of ground-level private patios and balconies.

Overall, the balcony materials include glass railings and vertical metal railings that are compatible with the overall building designs. The proposed balconies are not repetitive or identical, but instead, create a dynamic and visually interesting façade within the well-articulated building elevations.

4.2.15 Architectural Elements: Fenestration
The Project incorporates a variety of window sizes across different façades, creating visual complexity and enhancing façade modulation as well as the overall building scale. The fenestration design also articulates the building’s base, middle, and top, establishing a clear architectural hierarchy. Large expanses of glazing are intentionally avoided, with differentiation at the base and top of the residential unit windows to add visual interest.

While a window schedule has not been provided within architectural drawings, the applicant has indicated a combination of aluminum storefront windows at the ground level and vinyl windows will be provided throughout the building. Staff recommends that the windows match the aesthetic shown in the elevations and renderings, such as silver, espresso, or brown. As a consideration, in lieu of vinyl material, a higher-quality and durable material, such as fiberglass, should be considered.

4.2.16 Architectural Elements: Fences, Walls and Gates
The drawings do not identify any ground-floor fences, walls, or gates. Secondfloor security glass fencing is provided at the top of the staircase leading to the courtyard at the corner of West California Avenue and Orange Street. Glass fencing integrates well with the Project’s modern design and offers high level of transparency required by the DSP objective design standards.

4.2.17 Architectural Elements: Planters
Landscaping is provided at the ground, second and top floor levels with a variety of California-friendly trees, such as Crape Myrtle, California Sycamore, Mesa Oak, Western Rosebud and Italian Cypress, and a variety of low to moderate water shrubs, such as Foxtail Agave, Dwarf Olive, Jerusalem Sage, Rosemary, Cleveland Sage and manzanita.

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additional open space areas, the Project’s revisions include enhanced seating at the plazas with concrete benches with wooden tops, wooden benches, and fitness equipment.

4.2.20 Architectural Elements: Garage Entries
The Project features 930 parking spaces in one level above-ground parking and two levels of subterranean parking for residential and commercial units.

Vehicular access is proposed from two new driveway entrances that are located mid-block on West California Avenue and at the rear via Alley 239.

Each garage entry design includes an access control arm with automatic vehicle identification and a roll-up lattice metal gate to be used during late evening hours.

Both the access control arm and the metal lattice roll-up gate will be set back from the face of the building to avoid conflicts with pedestrians, the streetscape, and the building design.

4.2.21 Architectural Elements: Utilities
The electrical, transformer and pump rooms are proposed within the main body of the building fronting California Street incorporated into the building to provide the visual appearance of a storefront. The Project’s utility room design complies with the DSP objective design standards for screening.

4.2.22 Architectural Elements: Lighting
Lighting at the ground, podium and upper floor level decks are directed onto driveways, walkways and parking areas within the development and away from adjacent properties. Lighting Plans LD 1.01, LD 1.02 and LD 1.03 identify bollard lights within planters, tree up lights, recessed wall luminaire, LED strip lighting applied at-grade stairs risers, wall mounted down lighting at various locations of the building pointed at walkways. The proposed lighting includes a diversity of lighting that complements and accents the overall design.

4.2.23 Architectural Elements: Signage
This section of the DSP outlines standards related to signage to enhance the pedestrian experiences along commercial streetscapes. Additionally, signs are regulated by the Zoning Code, and all signage will be required to comply with Chapter 30.33 of the Glendale Municipal Code. Due to the multi-family nature of the proposal, a sign program is not required for the Project.

THE PEDESTRIAN REALM – DSP Chapter 4.3 Urban Design
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shaped by street proportions, building frontages, setbacks, parkways, and the streets themselves, which together create a sense of enclosure and clear pedestrian zones. To improve and manage streetscapes and pedestrian comfort, the DSP defines different street typologies and specific requirements for each of the following types, such as Primary Streets, Mixed-Use Commercial Streets, Mixed-Use Residential Streets, Entertainment Streets and Residential Streets.

The Project site has frontage on three streets: Central Avenue, California Avenue and Orange Avenue. Central Avenue is designated as a “Mixed Use Commercial Street”, California Avenue is designated as a “Mixed-Use Residential Street”, and Orange Avenue between California Avenue and Wilson Avenue is undesignated. While there are no detailed design standards in the DSP for undesignated streets, a minimum 4-foot wide parkway and 6-foot wide sidewalk is required to be provided; the Project complies with this standard.

4.3.2 Mixed-Use Commercial Street
Central Avenue is identified as a Mixed-Use Commercial Street and features wide roadway widths and higher traffic volumes carrying transit vehicles with two travel lanes in each direction. The pedestrian realm design complies with the DSP’s objective design standards because the Project provides:
• A five foot wide parkway measured from the face of the curb, planted with 36” box Platanus X acerifolia (Lond Plane) trees, along with a variety of California-friendly shrubs. Every 20 feet, there is a four-foot-wide paved area to allow for unloading from vehicles.
• A ten foot wide sidewalk unobstructed of urban amenities such as seating, trash receptacles and signage.
• A three foot wide building adjacent zone designed with a balance of landscaped planters with a variety of California-friendly shrubs and opportunity for outdoor seating.

4.3.3 Mixed-Use Residential Street
California Avenue and the portion of Orange Street that is north of California Avenue are classified as Mixed-Use Residential Streets and feature a narrower street width and public right-of-way and are secondary elevations of newer developments fronting Central Avenue, and shall maintain a pedestrian experience for the existing projects. The pedestrian realm design complies with the DSP’s objective design standards because the Project provides:
• A five foot wide parkway measured from the face of the curb, planted with 36” or 48” box Podocarpus gracilior (Yew Pine) trees, along with a variety of 64 of 394
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California-friendly shrubs. Every 20 feet, there is a four-foot-wide paved area to allow for unloading from vehicles.
• A eight foot wide sidewalk unobstructed of urban amenities such as seating, trash receptacles and signage.
• A three foot wide building adjacent zone designed with a balance of landscaped planters with a variety of California-friendly shrubs and outdoor seating for the 1,515 square foot commercial tenant space.

OPEN SPACE – DSP Chapter 5

5.3.1, 5.3.2 and 5.3.3 Open Space Requirements
For all developments with a FAR greater than 3.0, the DSP requires 20% of the gross site area to be open space, with 10% of the gross site area to be dedicated as publicly accessible open space (50% of required open space). An additional 140 SF of residential open space is required per residential unit (can be provided as publicly accessible open space, common open space or private open space).

Moreover, building walls located directly adjacent to a paseo may not exceed three times the width of the paseo in height. Any portion of the building above this height must be set back a minimum of 20 feet. Since the proposed paseo is 20 feet wide, the building must be set back 20 feet at any portion above 60 feet in height.

The Planning Hearing Officer approved the Project’s density bonus application with four waivers concerning open space. Below is a summary of the DSP requirements and Project design proposal. A copy of the Planning Hearing Officer’s decision letter is included as Attachment 13.

DSP Standards Project Design Compliance
Open Space for project
> 3.0 FAR
20% x 161,172 SF =
32,234 SF min. 52,008 SF Yes
Publicly Accessible
Open Space
(50% of required open
space)
50% x 32,234 SF =
16,117 SF min. 13,397 SF
Density
Bonus
Waiver
Granted
Publicly Accessible
Open Space (85%
minimum contiguous)
85% x 16,117 SF =
13,699 SF min.

Dispersed: 4,806
SF, 5,160SF, 2,118
SF and 1,313 SF
Density
Bonus
Waiver
Granted
Portions of Building
Walls Adjacent to
20-foot setback
required for portions
over 60
Zero Setback Density
Bonus
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Paseo Set Back 20
Feet Minimum
feet, or three times
the 20-foot paseo
width
Waiver
Granted
Residential Open
Space
(140 SF per
residential unit)
140 x 682 units =
95,480 SF min. 19,700 SF
Density
Bonus
Waiver
Granted

5.4.1 Publicly Accessible Open Space (PAOS) - Courtyards & Plazas By DSP objective standards, each plaza requires a minimum 1,200 SF in area.

The Project’s includes a 2,118 SF and 1,313 SF courtyard/plaza at the corners of California Avenue/Orange Street and Central Avenue/California Avenue, respectively. The plazas comply with the DSP requirements that include:
• Open to the sky;
• Fully accessible on one or two sides;
• Located at the sidewalk level;
• Include large canopy trees (1 tree per 600 SF minimum); • Provide landscaping primarily at grade (minimum 25% of open space with maximum 25% in raised planters);
• Feature pedestrian scaled lighting, signage and wayfinding, seating, waste receptacles, etc.

5.4.2 Paseos
Along the southern portion of the site, the Project is designed with an approximately 9,966-square-foot paseo connecting Orange Street with Central Avenue. The paseo is bisected into two distinct areas (4,806 square feet and 5,160 square feet) by the garage entrance accessed via the alley. The paseo complies with the minimum 20-foot width required in the DSP, as well as the accessibility and material requirements. The intimate scale of paseos provides pedestrians with safety from vehicular traffic/noise on the street. The landscape plans include landscaping, concrete walkways, and amenities that include outdoor seating, storefront/stoops for the ground floor apartment and live/work units fronting the paseo. The Project will comply with the DSP requirements that includes:
• Open to the sky;
• A width of 20 feet to 30 feet;
• Connects to a public street to another public street or alley; • Located at the same elevation as the adjacent sidewalk; • A special feature such as public art, a water feature, or specimen tree; • Storefronts, stoops, or unit entries lining the edges; • Façades with human-scaled materials;
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• Large canopy trees;
• Landscaping primarily at grade;
• Pedestrian-Scaled lighting, signage and wayfinding;
• Street furnishings: seating, waste receptacles, etc.; • Restricted vehicle access.

5.5 Residential Development Open Space.

The DSP objective design standards require a minimum of 140 square feet of private outdoor space per residential and/or live-work unit. With a total of 666 residential units and 16 live-work units, the Project is required to provide 95,480 square feet of private outdoor space. However, through its Density Bonus application, the Project was granted a waiver allowing a reduction of 75,780 square feet of the required residential private open space. As a result, the Project will provide a reduced total of 19,700 square feet of private outdoor space, distributed across 394 units in the form of ground-level private patios and balconies.

5.6 Public Art Program
Development in the DSP is required to include on-site public art, equal to 2% of project value, subject to review by the Arts & Culture Commission and approval by the City Council. Alternatively, this requirement may be met by paying an amount equivalent to 1% of project value to the City’s Urban Art Fund.

MOBILITY – DSP Chapter 6 Mobility
The DSP designates North Central Avenue at this location as a Vehicular Priority Street, with primary emphasis on moving automobile traffic to regional freeway networks and other communities, and also as a Bicycle Priority Street. There is an existing bike lane along this stretch of North Central Avenue per the Bicycle Transportation Plan adopted by City Council in 2012. There is also an existing Glendale Beeline Bus Stop located on Central, north of the Project site. California Avenue is designated as a Pedestrian Priority Street in the DSP, with primary emphasis on creating excellent conditions for pedestrians including wide sidewalks, curb parking to buffer pedestrians from passing traffic, and frequent safe crossings. This designation is usually most important on primary retail and transit corridors such as Central Avenue and California Avenue that are also desirable on residential streets. Consistent with this designation, the building’s pedestrian entrances are located along California Avenue at the building corners, and oriented towards the street. Orange Street is designated as a Primary Bicycle Street in the DSP; Primary Bicycle Streets are key streets in the City’s bicycle network, as 67 of 394
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adopted in the 2012 Bicycle Transportation Plan. Bicycle Streets do not require the elimination of auto or parking lanes to create a bicycle lane and are typically designated because of their topography and minimal auto/transit conflicts. Balancing the needs of different modes of transportation as they compete for limited space is crucial, and the DSP calls for a rational, practical method of compromise whereby the net gain for the community can be maximized while the net impact on different modes and context can be minimized.

COMMUNITY BENEFITS – DSP Chapter 7
The Project is utilizing the “Community Benefit for Certain Uses” incentive, as permitted by Section 7.2 of the Downtown Specific Plan (DSP) for Density Bonus projects, which defines the baseline residential density as 100 dwelling units per acre. For the purposes of calculating baseline density, the project site’s total underlying fee title area—which extends to the centerlines of Central Avenue, California Avenue, and Orange Street— was used. This results in a total site area of 4.75 acres (207,028.58 square feet).

Including the future vacated alley and the underlying fee title, the project site totals 4.75 acres, establishing a base density of 475 dwelling units.

The Project provides 67 affordable rental units reserved for very-low income households (14 percent of the base density of 475 = 66.5 rounded up to 67) and 5 affordable units reserved for low-income households (1 percent of the base density of 475 = 4.75 rounded up to 5). By providing 67 very-low income units, the Project is entitled to a forty six and a quarter percent (46.25%) density bonus and can construct a total of 695 units (475 x 1.4625 = 694.68 (rounded up to 695).

SUMMARY COMMENTS & RECOMMENDATION
Design Review Board Advisory Comment & Recommendations
Design Review Board concurred with the City Council Stage I approval subject to the City Council comments provided on December 6, 2022 (Stage I Design Review); and provided additional, following comments:

1. That the Orange Street façade appears to the most sucessful in terms of architectural variety.

2. The Project should redesign each of its four corners with enhanced architectural components to create a signature gateway at each corner of the building.

4. Additional retail or commercial space should be provided at the ground floor, supplemental to the provided 1,515 square-feet of floor area. 68 of 394
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5. The Project should be redesigned with a connection with the potential public park.

6. Provide a designated drop-off zone for ride share, loading for new residents, and/or loading area for delivery packages within proximity of residential mailboxes.

10.Consider the addition of neighborhood market at the building’s ground floor to support residences and enhance symbiotic relationship with surrounding development.

Based on the above analysis, staff recommends Approval with Conditions for the mixeduse building. This determination is based on the implementation of the following recommended conditions:

1. Color for vinyl windows throughout the building should avoid the color white and match the color scheme shown in the elevations and rendered perspectives, such as silver, espresso, or brown. As a consideration, in lieu of vinyl material, a higher-quality and durable material, such as fiberglass, should be considered.

NO NET LOSS LAW (SB 166)
California's SB 166, codified as Government Code Section 65863, mandates that local governments (cities and counties) cannot reduce the density of housing sites or approve projects with lower densities than planned for in their Housing Element unless they 69 of 394
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identify new sites or make specific findings that the remaining sites can still accommodate the jurisdiction's Regional Housing Need Allocation (RHNA).

State law requires jurisdictions to ensure that sufficient adequate site capacity is available to accommodate the remaining RHNA by income category. This requires a careful accounting of development on the sites identified in the Housing Element and residential projects throughout the jurisdiction.

Total Project Capacity (Mixed Used Building Site + Potential Public Park Site) The Mixed Use Building Site includes four parcels (APNs: 5642-015-045, 5642-015-056, 5642-015-057, and 5642-015-058), all of four which are listed in the Housing Element Sites Inventory with a cumulative unit capacity assumption of 443 lower income, 29 moderate income and 29 above moderate income units (502 total capacity).

The Potential Public Park Site includes three parcels (APNs 5643-020-038, 5643-020- 039, and 5643-020-040), two of which are listed in the Housing Element Sites Inventory with cumulative unit capacity assumption of zero lower income, 46 moderate income and 46 above moderate income units (92 total capacity).

The Project provides a total of 72 lower income (67 very low and 5 low-income) and 610 above moderate units. The overall Project results in a net decrease in lower income and moderate-income unit capacity and a net increase in above moderate-income and total unit capacity. There is a net decrease of 371 lower income units and 75 moderate income units and a net increase of 535 above moderate-income units. The Project also results in a net increase of 89 total units.

Table 1.5: Remaining Sites Inventory Capacity for the Project Lower
Income
Capacity
Moderate
Income
Capacity
Above
Moderate
Capacity
Total
Capacity
Total Proposed
Project
Capacity
72 - 610 682
Total Assumed
Sites Inventory
Capacity
443 75 75 593
Project Site
Capacity
Surplus
(+)/Deficit (-)
-371 -75 +535 +89
Citywide
Capacity
Surplus
(+)/Deficit (-)
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As shown in Table 1.5, the Project results in net decreases to both the lower income and moderate-income categories. If the approval of a development at a lower residential density results in the remaining sites capacity becoming inadequate to accommodate the RHNA by income category, a jurisdiction has up 180 days from the approval to identify, or rezone, “sufficient additional, adequate, and available sites” to accommodate the remaining RHNA for each income category.

As such, if the City approves the Project, the City will be required to identify – within 180 days - sufficient additional, adequate, and available sites with an equal or greater residential density and additional adequate sites to accommodate the City’s share of RHNA by income level Preliminarily, it is staff’s assessment that identification of additional sites with sufficient capacity for affected income categories can be achieved under existing zoning, including the property at 611 N. Brand which was not designated in the Housing Element as a housing site but now proposes housing to include 129 units for Lower Income/Very Low Income Households.

Pursuant to Government Code Section 65863(c)(2), a city is not authorized to disapprove a housing development project on the basis that the project results in fewer units by income category than identified in the jurisdiction's housing element.

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
Prior to the State of California’s budget trailer bills AB 130 and SB131 (dated June 30, 2025) that established a new statutory CEQA exemption for qualifying infill housing projects, the City issued a Notice of Preparation of the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the Proposed Project on February 11, 2025. The Project DEIR was circulated for public review and comment from February 11, 2025, through March 12, 202, for a 30-day period to reach out to the following stakeholders:

Outreach was undertaken to residents and parties and/or individuals that expressed interest
On July 11, 2025, the applicant requested a CEQA statutory exemption for in-fill housing projects (Public Resources Code (“PRC”) § 21080.66) now authorized by Assembly Bill 130 with findings on how the Project satisfies the standards/criteria of the exemption (Attachment 5).

Staff provided California Native American tribes that are traditionally and culturally affiliated with the Project site with notice of invitation to consult on the Project’s potential effect on cultural resources within 14 days. A total of two responses were received from the invited California Native American tribes. One tribe declined consultation, and the other completed consultation and provided its tribal mitigation measures (Attachment 3).

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
On June 30, 2025, budget trailer bills AB 130 and SB 131 were signed and took effect immediately. AB 130 added Public Resources Code Section 21080.66 creating a new statutory CEQA exemption for certain qualifying infill housing project that meet following criteria:
• Project site is no more than 20 acres.
• Project site is within the boundaries of an incorporated municipality, or "urban area" as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
• Project site was previously developed with "urban uses" or is substantially surrounded by sites developed with urban uses.
• Project is consistent with local zoning standards, applicable general plan standards and any applicable local coastal program, subject to deviations allowed by the State Density Bonus Law.
• Project must be at least half the density deemed appropriate to accommodate lower-income households in the State Housing Element Law, as set forth in Gov.

Code section 65583.2(c)(3)(B)
• Project will not require demolition of a historic structure that was placed on a historic register before the project's preliminary application was submitted. • For projects submitted after Jan. 1, 2025, no portion of the project will be used as a hotel, motel, or bed and breakfast.
• All project sites must satisfy SB 35's site eligibility criteria (farmland, wetlands and conservation/species habitat areas are excluded, and coastal sites, fire hazard zones, hazardous waste sites, earthquake fault zones and flood areas are subject to specified restrictions).

Staff has reviewed the Project and has determined that it meets the criteria and is statutorily exempt from CEQA review per Public Resources Code Section 21080.66.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
In accordance with the City Campaign Finance Ordinance No. 5744, Attachment 7 is attached and contains the names and business addresses of the members of the board of directors, the chairperson, CEO, COO, CFO, Subcontractors and any person or entity with more than 10% interest or more in the company proposed for contract in this Agenda Item.
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ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION

1. The City Council may elect to approve Stage II Design Review Application (Design Review Case No. 2212056) with conditions

2. The City Council may elect to deny the Project Design Review Application

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

Bradley Calvert, Director of Community Development
Prepared by:

Dennis Joe, Principal Planner
Approved by:

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

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS

1. Location Map

2. Photographs

3. Tribal Mitigation Measures - Gabrieleño Band of Mission Indians – Kizh Nation dated July 28, 2025

4. Departmental Comments

5. CEQA Exemption Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.66

6. Campaign Finance Disclosure

7. Stage I Preliminary Design Review City Council Packet, December 6, 2022:
https://glendaleca.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingTemplateId=34110

8. Stage I Preliminary Design Review City Council Motion, December 6, 2022

9. Planning Commission Motion - Alley Vacation Case No. 192V

10. Stage II (Advisory) Design Review Board Record of Decision.

11. Stage II (Advisory) Design Review Board Packet, September 11, 2025:
https://glendaleca.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingTemplateId=39947

12. Planning Hearing Officer’s decision letter – Density Bonus Housing Plan Case No.

PDBP- 005412-2025

13. Density Bonus Housing Plan

14. Stage II Design Review Architectural Drawings
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MOTION
Moved by Council Member _____________________________, seconded by Council Member _________________________, that upon review and consideration of all documents, materials and exhibits relative to Stage II Design Review Application (Design Review Case No. PDR 2212056), located at: 236 N. Central Avenue, 201 W.

California Avenue and 212 W. California Avenue (the “Design Review Case”), and after having conducted a public hearing on October 21, 2025, pursuant to the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995, and after having reviewed the materials, and receiving testimony, the Council of the City of Glendale, California, based upon all of the evidence in the record, hereby APPROVE the Design Review Case based on the following findings, as well as all of the findings and conclusions set forth in the October 21, 2025 Report to Council from the Director of Community Development, including any attachments thereto (“Report”), which are hereby incorporated, and subject to the following conditions of approval:

FINDINGS
In approving the Design Review Case, the Council hereby makes the following findings and incorporates all of the findings set forth in the Report:

Site Planning
The proposed site planning is appropriate, as modified by any proposed conditions, to the site and its surroundings for the following reasons:

The Project site is broken into two sites: a 3.7-acre Mixed-Use Building Site (236 North Central Avenue and 212 W. California Avenue) and a 0.87-acre Potential Public Park Site (201 West California Avenue). The Mixed-Use Building Site is located west of Central Avenue, south of California Avenue and east of Orange Street and is 3.7 acres, while Potential Public Park Site is 0.87 acre in area and is located on the north of California on the northwest corner of Orange Street. The Project’s scope of work on the Mixed-Use Site and designed features two separate buildings that are connected by the ground-level parking area and second-floor common open space areas. The ground floor features a 75 of 394 combination of live/work units, 1- and 2-bedroom residential units, and a 1,515 square foot retail space as well as amenity areas (e.g., lobby, business lounge, etc.). The project complies with the building setback requirements of the DSP, which requires a minimum 18-foot setback from Central Avenue, a 16-foot setback from California Avenue, and a minimum 10-foot setback for the building along Orange Street. Required minimum setbacks for the DSP are measured on the ground floor from the face of the curb to the building frontage. Complying with these setbacks will allow for parkway and sidewalk widening that will activate the pedestrian realm, another goal of the DSP. Vehicular access to the site is proposed from two new driveway entrances, located mid-block on California Avenue and at the southerly portion of the site along Orange Street. All publicly accessible open space is 100% open to the sky, oriented towards and accessed from public streets, and appropriately integrated within the Project’s site planning. At the ground floor, courtyard/plazas are incorporated into the site planning, with the building entries appropriately setback from the street. At the southerly portion of the site, a new public paseo has been designed that provides mid-block pedestrian access from Orange Street to Central Avenue.

Building Design
The Project design incorporates the required height and façade modulations into the design, including at the street-level. Along each street frontage, the height modulations range from 12’-1” to 33’-9” at the upper floors. The design also incorporates step backs at the upper floors that range from 6’-5” to 48’-0”, as well as the major and minor façade modulations, and required building separations. Combined with detailing, articulation, and window patterns these height and façade modulations and the building separations provide visual interest at the pedestrian level and reduces the imposing appearance of the building’s mass over the public right-of-way. The Project is a contemporary design and utilizes architectural solutions (building materials, texture, offset building massing, recessed entries, windows, canopies, and public open space) to articulate the streetfacing façades. Overall, the design addresses the public sidewalk, with the design of the street-level facades appropriately detailed with human-scaled high-quality materials.

The building design uses materials to differentiate between the different volumes, which combined with the façade modulations and building separations, gives the impression of 76 of 394 multiple buildings on the 3.7-acre Project site.

Open Space
The Project’s includes a 2,118 SF and 1,313 SF courtyard/plaza at the corners of California Avenue/Orange Street and Central Avenue/California Avenue, respectively.

The plazas comply with the DSP requirements that include:
• Open to the sky;
• Fully accessible on one or two sides;
• Located at the sidewalk level;
• Include large canopy trees (1 tree per 600 SF minimum); • Provide landscaping primarily at grade (minimum 25% of open space with maximum 25% in raised planters);
• Feature pedestrian scaled lighting, signage and wayfinding, seating, waste receptacles, etc.

The paseo complies with the minimum 20-foot width required in the DSP, as well as the accessibility and material requirements. The intimate scale of paseos provides pedestrians with safety from vehicular traffic/noise on the street. The landscape plans include landscaping, concrete walkways, and amenities that include outdoor seating, storefront/stoops for the ground floor apartment and live/work units fronting the paseo.

The Project will comply with the DSP requirements that includes:
• Open to the sky;
• A width of 20 feet to 30 feet;
• Connects to a public street to another public street or alley; • Located at the same elevation as the adjacent sidewalk; • A special feature such as public art, a water feature, or specimen tree; • Storefronts, stoops, or unit entries lining the edges; • Façades with human-scaled materials;
• Large canopy trees;
• Landscaping primarily at grade;
• Pedestrian-Scaled lighting, signage and wayfinding;
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• Street furnishings: seating, waste receptacles, etc.; • Restricted vehicle access.

NO NET LOSS:

As set forth in the Report, the Project provides a total of 72 lower income (67 very low and 5 low-income) and 610 above moderate units. For purposes of the Housing Element’s site capacity and the requirement to maintain sufficient adequate site capacity to accommodate the remaining Regional Housing Need Allocation (RHNA) by income category, the Project results in a net decrease, Citywide, in lower income and moderate-income unit capacity and a net increase in above moderate-income and total unit capacity (net decrease of 371 lower income units and 75 moderate income units and a net increase of 535 above moderate-income units). The Project also results in a net increase of 89 total units. If the approval of a development at a lower residential density results in the remaining sites capacity becoming inadequate to accommodate the RHNA by income category, a jurisdiction has up 180 days from the approval to identify, or rezone, “sufficient additional, adequate, and available sites” to accommodate the remaining RHNA for each income category. As such, the City will identify – within 180 days - sufficient additional, adequate, and available sites with an equal or greater residential density and additional adequate sites to accommodate the City’s share of RHNA by income level.

COUNCIL CONDITIONS:

1. Color for vinyl windows throughout the building should avoid the color white and match the color scheme shown in the elevations and rendered perspectives, such as silver, espresso, or brown. As a consideration, in lieu of vinyl material, a higherquality and durable material, such as fiberglass, should be considered.

DRB CONDITIONS:

2. That the Orange Street façade appears to the most successful in terms of architectural variety.

3. The Project should redesign each of its four corners with enhanced architectural components to create a signature gateway at each corner of the building. 78 of 394

4. Incorporate design elements of the Sears Tower façade along with Art Deco/Streamlined Moderne design language into the Project’s design at the corner of West California Avenue and North Central Avenue, creating a signature gateway that reflects the spirit of the former Sears Tower.

5. Additional retail or commercial space should be provided at the ground floor, supplemental to the provided 1,515 square-feet of floor area.

6. The Project should be redesigned with a connection with the potential public park.

7. Provide a designated drop-off zone for ride share, loading for new residents, and/or loading area for delivery packages within proximity of residential mailboxes.

8. The greenery at the Orange Street façade and on the sixth and eighth floor upper levels introduces natural elements and offers visual relief, particularly within the open spaces at these levels. The integration of greenery at the upper floors should be thoughtfully incorporated into the building’s overall design, especially along California Avenue.

9. That the paseo should incorporate connections with the connected streets (Orange Street and North Central) such as kiosks, game area (e.g. chess), and congregation areas to incentives outdoor activities (e.g. City sponsored concerts) to create opportunities that revitalize the DSP. The addition of a restaurant with an outdoor patio that adjoins the paseo to enhance activation and further revitalization goals.

10. The paseo should incorporate connections to the surrounding streets (Orange Street and North Central) through activating features such as retail kiosks, game areas (e.g., chess), and gathering spaces to encourage outdoor activities (e.g. concerts) and opportunities that help revitalize the DSP. The addition of a restaurant with an outdoor patio adjoining the paseo would further enhance activation.

11. Consider the addition of neighborhood market at the building’s ground floor to support residences and enhance symbiotic relationship with surrounding development.

12. Color for vinyl windows throughout the building should avoid the color white and match the color scheme shown in the elevations and rendered perspectives, such 79 of 394 as silver, espresso, or brown. As a consideration, in lieu of vinyl material, a higherquality and durable material, such as fiberglass, should be considered.

GENERAL CONDITIONS

1. That the developer shall comply with Public Resources Code section 21080.66(d)(2) which provides that certain labor standards “apply to buildings over 85’ in height above grade”.

2. That the developer shall comply with Glendale Municipal Code Chapter 4.10 (Public Use Facilities Development Impact Fees) through the payment of Development Impact Fees (DIFs) prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the Project; or the dedication of land as a condition of approval of final tract map for residential subdivision pursuant to the Quimby Act; or the developer could seek to donate the Sears automotive site for a park purposes and request a credit of the land value against the DIFs owed.

Vote as follows:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
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MOTION
Moved by Council Member _____________________________, seconded by Council Member _________________________, that upon review and consideration of all documents, materials and exhibits relative to Stage II Design Review Application (Design Review Case No. PDR 2212056), located at: 236 N. Central Avenue, 201 W.

California Avenue and 212 W. California Avenue (the “Design Review Case”), and after having conducted a public hearing on October 21, 2025, pursuant to the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995, and after having reviewed the materials, and receiving testimony, the Council of the City of Glendale, California, based upon all of the evidence in the record, hereby DENY the Design Review Case based on the following findings:
______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________.

Vote as follows:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
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LOCATION MAP

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C/O REECE PETTERSEN
(760) 444-5236
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GABRIELEÑO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS – KIZH
NATION
California State Recognized Aboriginal Tribe of the Los Angeles Basin (Historically known as the Gabrieleño Tribal Council - San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians)

GABRIELENO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS – KIZH NATION - PROPOSED TCR MITIGATION MEASURES Central Avenue Mixed-Used Project
TCR-1: Retain a Native American Monitor Prior to Commencement of Ground-Disturbing Activities A. The project applicant/lead agency shall retain a Native American Monitor from or approved by the Gabrieleño Band of Mission Indians – Kizh Nation. The monitor shall be retained prior to the commencement of any “ground-disturbing activity” for the subject project at all project locations (i.e., both on-site and any off-site locations that are included in the project description/definition and/or required in connection with the project, such as public improvement work). “Grounddisturbing activity” shall include, but is not limited to, demolition, pavement removal, potholing, auguring, grubbing, tree removal, boring, grading, excavation, drilling, and trenching.

B. A copy of the executed monitoring agreement shall be submitted to the lead agency prior to the earlier of the commencement of any ground-disturbing activity, or the issuance of any permit necessary to commence a ground-disturbing activity.

C. The monitor will complete daily monitoring logs that will provide descriptions of the relevant ground-disturbing activities, the type of construction activities performed, locations of grounddisturbing activities, soil types, cultural-related materials, and any other facts, conditions, materials, or discoveries of significance to the Tribe. Monitor logs will identify and describe any discovered TCRs, including but not limited to, Native American cultural and historical artifacts, remains, places of significance, etc., (collectively, tribal cultural resources, or “TCR”), as well as any discovered Native American (ancestral) human remains and burial goods. Copies of monitor logs will be provided to the project applicant/lead agency upon written request to the Tribe.

D. On-site tribal monitoring shall conclude upon the latter of the following (1) written confirmation to the Kizh from a designated point of contact for the project applicant/lead agency that all ground-disturbing activities and phases that may involve ground-disturbing activities on the project site or in connection with the project are complete; or (2) a determination and written notification by the Kizh to the project applicant/lead agency that no future, planned construction activity and/or development/construction phase at the project site possesses the potential to impact Kizh TCRs.

TCR-2: Unanticipated Discovery of Tribal Cultural Resource Objects (Non-Funerary/Non-Ceremonial) A. Upon discovery of any TCRs, all construction activities in the immediate vicinity of the discovery shall cease (i.e., not less than the surrounding 50 feet) and shall not resume until the discovered CC_10212025_Exhibit 3 - Tribal mitigation Measures Gabrieleno Band of Indians - Kizh Nation (dated July 28 2025) 97 of 394
TCR has been fully assessed by the Kizh monitor and/or Kizh archaeologist. The Kizh will recover and retain all discovered TCRs in the form and/or manner the Tribe deems appropriate, in the Tribe’s sole discretion, and for any purpose the Tribe deems appropriate, including for educational, cultural and/or historic purposes.

TCR-3: Unanticipated Discovery of Human Remains and Associated Funerary or Ceremonial Objects A. Native American human remains are defined in PRC 5097.98 (d)(1) as an inhumation or cremation, and in any state of decomposition or skeletal completeness. Funerary objects, called associated grave goods in Public Resources Code Section 5097.98, are also to be treated according to this statute.

B. If Native American human remains and/or grave goods are discovered or recognized on the project site, then Public Resource Code 5097.9 as well as Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5 shall be followed.

C. Human remains and grave/burial goods shall be treated alike per California Public Resources Code section 5097.98(d)(1) and (2).

D. Preservation in place (i.e., avoidance) is the preferred manner of treatment for discovered human remains and/or burial goods.

E. Any discovery of human remains/burial goods shall be kept confidential to prevent further disturbance.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

Any/all revisions to the Kizh’s proposed TCR mitigations set forth above must be requested in writing, and not more than ten (30) calendar days from the date that we consulted on the subject Project so that we can conclude consultation. Requested revisions shall be delivered to the Kizh via email at [email protected], and in a Word document, redline format. Please include as the email subject: “REQUEST FOR MITIGATION REVISIONS,” and identify the project name and location/address. If revisions are not requested within 10 calendar days of consultation, the Kizh’s proposed mitigations are presumed accepted as proposed (i.e., as set forth above). The laws preserving the confidentiality of Native
The laws preserving the confidentiality of Native
American documents and records prohibits the inclusion of any information about the location of Native American artifacts, sites, sacred lands, or any other information that is exempt from public disclosure pursuant to the Public Records Act. (Cal. Code Regs. § 15120(d) Rocklin (2011) 197 Cal.App.4th 200, at p. 220. Please be advised that these protective mitigation measures are property of the KIZH Nation Tribal 98 of 394
government and no other entity or Tribal government nor should they be utilized for any other Tribal government or entity and are protected under the AB52 confidentiality act Thank you for your anticipated cooperation.
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I. Legal Definition of “Substantial Evidence”
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15384(a):
“Enough relevant information and reasonable inferences from that information that a fair argument can be made to support a conclusion, even though other conclusions might also be reached.”
In practical terms, “substantial evidence” is fact-based, documented proof, and not merely opinion or unverified narrative. Lead agencies are required to rely on this standard when determining which tribes have legal standing in consultation, mitigation, monitoring, and repatriation processes under CEQA and AB 52.

Valid examples of substantial evidence include:
• Archaeological records
• Historical documentation
• Spanish/Mexican land grant records and mission-era maps • Genealogical data showing ancestral ties to the area
• Oral histories (when supported by documentation)
• Expert reports or peer-reviewed scholarly assessments 100 of 394

According to CEQA Guidelines § 15384:
“Substantial evidence shall include facts, reasonable assumptions predicated upon facts, and expert opinion supported by facts.”
Conversely, § 15384(b) states:
“Argument, speculation, unsubstantiated opinion or narrative, evidence that is clearly inaccurate or erroneous, or evidence that is not credible shall not constitute substantial evidence.”
Invalid examples include:

1. Unsubstantiated Opinions – Generalized claims such as “we feel connected to this area” without accompanying documentation.

2. Speculative Assertions – Guesswork or assumptions without factual or historical support.

3. Form Letters or Equity-Based Requests – Requests made “in the spirit of respect” or for equitable inclusion with no specific tie to the site.

4. NAHC List Status Alone – Being listed on the NAHC Consultation Contact List does not establish cultural affiliation or descent. The NAHC has clarified this list is strictly for contact purposes.

5. Unverified or Fabricated Sources – Misrepresented or plagiarized documents, or third-party claims made without evidence.

Allowing participation based on such unsupported assertions undermines the legal foundation of CEQA, violates the rights of lineal descendant tribes, and puts the lead agency at legal risk.

III. Legal Precedent: Koi Nation v. City of Clearlake (2020) This pivotal court case illustrates the legal requirement to honor substantial evidence. The Koi Nation provided maps, Tribal records, and historical evidence of its ancestral ties to a project site in Clearlake.

The City dismissed the evidence and issued a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) instead of conducting full consultation.

The California Court of Appeal ruled in favor of the Koi Nation, concluding that:
• The Tribe met the substantial evidence standard, triggering the requirement for full CEQA review;
• The city violated CEQA by dismissing the evidence and failing to conduct proper consultation; 101 of 394

Lead agencies are legally obligated to consult and coordinate with tribes that present documented, factbased evidence of cultural affiliation to a project area. This case confirms that agencies may not substitute convenience, preference, or assumptions in place of the legal requirement to engage Tribes who provide substantial evidence of ancestral connection.

IV. Why This Matters
Pursuant to AB 52 and CEQA, consultation must be based on “substantial evidence” demonstrating a tribe’s cultural or ancestral affiliation to the specific project area. Failure to apply the substantial evidence standard results in:
• Invalidation of tribal consultation efforts
• Potential CEQA litigation and project delays
• Legal and ethical harm to culturally affiliated tribes • Risk of project rejection or reversal
V. The Position of the Kizh Nation
The Gabrieleño Band of Mission Indians – Kizh Nation maintains and submits substantial archaeological, historical, genealogical, and cultural evidence of our ancestral presence in the Greater Los Angeles Basin and associated project areas. This documented affiliation compels our inclusion in all stages of consultation, monitoring, and cultural resource treatment.

We respectfully urge your agency to uphold CEQA and AB 52’s legal standards and to reject unsupported claims that seek involvement based on speculative or generalized assertions. Inclusion in tribal consultation is a legal matter—not a discretionary one.

Should your agency require further documentation, expert testimony, or legal case references to support this position, we are available to provide additional materials upon request.

Respectfully,
Hereditary Chief Andrew Salas
Gabrieleño Band of Mission Indians–Kizh Nation
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Andrew Salas, Chairman Nadine Salas, Vice-Chairman Dr. Christina Swindall Martinez, Secretary Mike Jesus Lemos, Treasurer I Samantha Lemos, Treasurer II Richard Gradias, Chairman of the council of Elders PO Box 393 Covina, CA 91723 www.gabrielenoindians.org
[email protected]
GABRIELEÑO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS - KIZH NATION
Historically known as The San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians recognized by the State of California as the aboriginal tribe of the Los Angeles basin
Friday, August 29, 2025
Dennis Joe
Principal Planner
Community Development
City of Glendale
633 E. Broadway, Roo 103, Glendale, CA 91206
[email protected]
Dear Dennis Joe,
Please find below the substantial evidence submitted by the Gabrieleño Band of Mission Indians – Kizh Nation in relation to your project. This documentation fulfills the legal requirement under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Assembly Bill 130 to establish our Tribe’s cultural and ancestral affiliation to the project area
The City of Glendale lies within the ancestral territory of the Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians – Kizh Nation, the first peoples of the Los Angeles Basin. For thousands of years before European contact, the Kizh Nation inhabited and stewarded this land, establishing permanent villages, seasonal camps, and trade routes across the interconnected valleys, rivers, and mountain foothills that surround present-day Glendale. The Kizh are lineal descendants of the original inhabitants of this region, documented extensively through oral tradition, Spanish mission records, and anthropological sources.

Village Life and Natural Resources
The project area historically supported villages and resource-gathering areas due to its proximity to the Los Angeles River, Verdugo Wash, and natural springs throughout the Verdugo Mountains. These waterways provided fresh drinking water, fish, and habitat for waterfowl, while surrounding oak woodlands and chaparral furnished acorns, seeds, berries, deer, and other game central to the Kizh subsistence system. Plant materials such as tule, willow, and yucca were used for housing, baskets, cordage, and ceremonial items. The abundance of these resources allowed for stable, year-round habitation and strong inter-village networks.

Spanish Period History
With the arrival of the Spanish in the late 18th century, the Glendale region was absorbed into the mission system under Mission San Gabriel Arcángel (established in 1771). Kizh people from this area were forcibly removed from their villages and baptized into the mission, where they endured cultural disruption, disease, and labor exploitation.

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Significance and Need for Protection
Given the depth of Indigenous history in Glendale and the likelihood of encountering tribal cultural resources during ground disturbance, it is critical that protective measures be in place. The presence of a Native American monitor from the Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians – Kizh Nation is necessary to ensure the protection of ancestral remains, cultural materials, and sacred landscapes that may be uncovered. Tribal monitors provide not only compliance with CEQA/AB52 requirements but also the cultural and historical expertise needed to safeguard these irreplaceable resources.

AB130 Consultation and Mitigation Measures
Given the substantial evidence provided and the high sensitivity of these areas, Chairman Salas formally requests that the City of Glendale implement our Tribe’s specific mitigation measures to ensure the protection and preservation of any cultural resources that may be discovered during ground disturbances. These measures have been carefully developed to uphold the integrity of our sacred sites and to ensure compliance with AB130 consultation requirements. They are specific to our Tribe, reflecting our unique historical, cultural, and ancestral ties to these lands.

We respectfully request confirmation of receipt of this letter and a timely response outlining the implementation of our proposed mitigation measures. We look forward to collaborating with the City of Glendale to ensure the responsible stewardship of these culturally significant areas.

Respectfully,
Hereditary Chief Andrew Salas
Gabrieleño Band of Mission Indians–Kizh Nation
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1 CITY OF GLENDALE

INTERDEPARTMENTAL COMMUNICATION
Community Development Department
Request for Comments Form (RFC)
DATE: 7/16/2025 DUE DATE: 7/31/2025
NOTE: If project comments are not received by the due date, it will be assumed that your department has no comments.

FROM: Dennis Joe, Principal Planner Tel. # Ext. 8157
PROJECT ADDRESS: 236 N Central Avenue (APNs: 5642-015-045, -056, -057, 058) Applicant: Reece Pettersen
Property Owner: Jamas Gwilliam, Merlone Geier
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Density Bonus application to construct a new 8-story, 655,418 square-foot, mixed-use development consisting 666 multi-family residential dwellings units (14% or 67 units reserved for very low and 1% or 5 units reserved for low-income), 16 live/work units, and 930 parking space garage (one above grade and two levels subterranean) on a 3.7 acre site located south of West California Avenue and between North Central Avenue and North Orange Street consisting of four parcels (APNs: 5642-015-045, 5642-015-056, 5642-015-057, and 5642-015-058, addressed as 236 North Central Avenue) which is bisected by a 16 foot wide public alley (alley 239), located in the Downtown Specific Plan - Orange Central District.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

A. This project was previously routed by Mark Berry, February 14, 2022, as a DRC request for comment. If comments have not changed, please re-forward with a revised date for the record.

B. (Housing Division/City Attorney/Economic Development) For the purposes of calculating baseline density of the project site, Site Area plus underlying fee area extending out to the center line of the streets and proposed portions of Alley 239 for the purpose of calculating baseline density (207,028.58 SF).

C. (City Attorney) While the applicant is entitled with 2 concessions providing 14% very low and 1% low income, but stressed within the application that each of the five (5) deviations are from development standards and squarely fit within the scope of DBL waivers.

1. FAR: First, the applicant is comfortable using the net site area (161,507 square feet) for purposes of calculating development standards, including FAR, that emanate from site area. The net area of the site is 161,507 square feet and the Downtown Specific Plan (“DSP”) permits a maximum FAR of 3.0 (or 621,330 square feet). (DSP § 4.1.2.) The project proposes 656,993 square feet, or 4.06 FAR. Thus, the project requires a waiver to increase the permitted FAR from 3.0 to 4.06.

2. Publicly Accessible Open Space: DSP § 5.3.1 requires the project to provide open space equivalent to 20% of the overall site, or 32,301 square feet of open space. The project provides 71,708 square feet of open space, which exceeds the amount required. Per DSP § 5.3.2, at least 50% of th 105 of 394e required open space shall be publicly Revised 23 June 2025 –VE
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2 accessible. 32,301 square feet of open space is required, meaning that the DSP requires 16,151 square feet of publicly accessible open space. The project provides 13,397 square feet of publicly accessible open space.2 The project asserts a waiver for an approximately 17% reduction in publicly accessible open space.

3. Contiguous Publicly Accessible Open Space: DSP § 5.3.2 provides that 85% of the require public open space shall be contiguous. The project provides 9,966 square feet of contiguous open space as paseos, which is less than the otherwise required 13,728.

4. Space requirement. Covered Paseos: The project provides 9,966 square feet of paseos. The DSP permits up to 25% of paseos to be covered. The project’s paseos propose only approximately 12% coverage, which meets the DSP standard. However, the DSP also provides that overhead structures cannot project more than 24 inches into the paseos. The project has limited projections that exceed that 24-inch standard, and asserts a waiver to deviate from that limitation.

5. Private Outdoor Open Space: The DSP requires new residential developments to provide a minimum of 140 square feet of “additional outdoor open space” per residential unit and/or live-work unit. The DSP state the “additional outdoor open space” may be provided as publicly accessible open space, common open space (interior courtyards and decks), or private outdoor space (balconies, decks and patios). (DSP § 5.3.3.) The DSP does not establish that each unit must itself have 140 square feet of open space.

6. Additional Open Space: The project proposes 682 dwelling units, which requires 95,480 square feet of additional open space. The project provides 58,311 square feet of additional open space as common outdoor space and private balconies. The project asserts a waiver for the deviation.
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3 PLEASE CHECK:

X A. CITY ATTORNEY
G. INFORMATION SERVICES
(Wireless Telecom)
B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: H. PUBLIC WORKS (ADMINISTRATION):

X
• (1) Building & Safety X • (1) Engineering & Land
Development
X • (2) Neighborhood Services X • (2) Traffic
• (3) Design Review & Historic • (3) Facilities (city projects only) X • (4) Economic Development X • (4) Integrated Waste
X • (5) Housing • (5) Maintenance Services/Urban
Forester • (6) Urban Design & Mobility
X • (7) Long Range Planning
X D. COMMUNITY SERVICES/PARKS: J. GLENDALE POLICE
X E. FIRE ENGINEERING (PSC) K. OTHER:

F. GLENDALE WATER & POWER:
• (1) STATE-Alcohol Beverage
Control (ABC)
X • (1) Water • (2) Tribal Consultations (EIFs)
X • (2) Electric • (3) City Clerk’s Office

ENTITLEMENT(S) REQUESTED
Variance Case No.: Tentative Tract/Parcel Map No.:

AUP/CUP Case No.: Zone Change/GPA:

ADR/DRB Case No.: Other:

PDBP-005412-
2025
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4 INTER-DEPARTMENTAL COMMUNICATION

PROJECT CONDITIONS AND COMMENTS
Project Project
Address: 236 N Central Ave Case No.: PDBP-005412-2025
(APNs: 5642-015-045, -056, -057, 058)
If project comments are not received by the due date, it will be assumed that your department has no comments.

NOTE: Your comments should address, within your area of authority, concerns and potentially significant adverse physical changes to the environment regarding the project. You may also identify code requirements specific to the project, above and beyond your normal requirements. Applicant will be informed early in the development process.

You may review complete plans, maps and exhibits in our office, MSB Room 103. We appreciate your consideration and look forward to your timely comments. Please do not recommend APPROVAL or DENIAL. For any questions, please contact the Case Planner ASAP, so as not to delay the case processing.

COMMENTS:

 This office DOES NOT have any comment.

 This office HAS the following comments/conditions.  (See attached Dept. Master List) Date: 8/11/2025
Print Name: Celine Sarkisloo
Title: Building Code Specialist III Dept. Building and Safety Tel.: 818-937-8101 a. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

1. All submittals shall be digital through City of Glendale GlendalePermits portal at a. https://www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/community-development/buildingsafety/permit-services-center

2. The following separate permits will be required to be obtained through Building & Safety. a. Building
b. Mechanical
c. Electrical
d. Plumbing
e. Fire:(Separate permits will be required through Glendale Fire Dept. such as Fire Sprinkler Systems and Fire Alarm System)
f. Grading
g. Exterior features: Such as garden walls/fences, retaining walls, trash enclosure, detached restrooms … etc.
h. Exterior Signage
i. Demolition to existing structures
j. PV Solar system

3. Obtain approvals from the following City of Glendale departments/divisions:
a. Planning/Zoning Division
b. Building & Safety
c. Addressing (Building & Safety)
d. Glendale Fire Department
e. Glendale Water & Power – Electrical
f. Glendale Water & Power – Water
g. Public Works Engineering
h. Public Works Traffic
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5 i. Public Works Urban Forester (Arborist)
j. Public Works Waste Management

4. Obtain approvals from the following Other Agencies
a. South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) (obtain approval for demolition of existing structures on site.)
b. Los Angeles County Health Dept. - Food and retail

5. Project shall comply with the following codes. Reference each on the Title Sheet of submittal plans.

Glendale Building & Safety Codes GBSC (Glendale amendments to the California Building Standards Code)
202X- California Building Code, CBC
202X - California Fire Code, CFC
202X - California Electrical Code, CEC
202X - California Mechanical, Code, CMC
202X - California Plumbing Code, CPC
202X - California Energy Code, CEnC
202X - California Green Building Standards Code, CGBSC

6. The following are common comments observed for this type of project. This is by no means a complete review. A complete review shall be conducted upon official submittal To Building & Safety for review and obtain permits for construction. Additional plan check comments may follow.

7. All plans shall be stamped and signed by California registered professional Architects and Engineers for their appropriate expertise in accordance with California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists and the California Architects Board.

8. All architectural, structural, civil, landscape, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire plans, LA County health Dept plans, etc. plans must be stamped and signed a California licensed Architect or Civil/Structural Engineer and shall be responsible for overall reviewing and coordinating submittal documents prepared by others, including phased and deferred submittal items, for compatibility with the design of the building as per GBSC 107.3.4.

9. Identify the type(s) of construction of the building per CBC Chapter 5 & 6, and CBC Section 1511.

10. Identify all occupancies and uses for all areas, rooms, and exterior facilities per CBC Chap. 2 & 3.

11. Structural design must be prepared by a California license Civil/Structural Engineer or California license Architect.

12. Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing designs are separate submittal requiring review, and it is suggested that you submitted for review and issued permits at same time as building permit to avoid delays in project during construction.

13. Accessibility
a. Proposed strcutures and associate parking must comply fully with CBC Chapter 11 A/B accessibility.
b. It is the consultants’ responsibility to comply with all federal regulations, including, but limited to, Federal ADA, federal HUD, FHA, housing, etc. Local jurisdictions do not have authority for enforcement, therefore Federal regulations are not reviewed. c. A certified California CASp individual is highly recommended at the beginning stages of design, through the plan review phase and at the key phases of construction, since this is a comprehensively detailed and complex subject.

14. Los Angeles County Health Department approvals
a. are required for:
i. Restaurants and Retail Food,
b. See websites:
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6 c. Include the Los Angeles County Health Department Approved Plans as part of Building & Safety submittal.
d. Building & Safety plans and Los Angeles County Health Department Approved plans must be coordinated to match.

15. Fire Sprinkler are required for all new buildings per GBSC 903.2.21. Separate permits are required for fire sprinkler systems and alarm systems and shall be submitted to Glendale Fire Department for review and approval.

16. A survey plan prepared by a California license survey or will be required to show identification of property meets and bounds, contours and elevation, points, baseline, datum to identifiable point in the public right away, contours, show all structures, features, show all easements.

17. Site and grading work
a. Civil engineering plans are required for grading LID, NPDES, SWPP, water conservation, drainage design, in compliance with, but limited to, City of Glendale Municipal Code, California, Green Building Code, California building Code, Chapter 18. Glendale Building & Safety Code - Amendments (GBSC) Section J103.1 & J103.2 for required permits. b. Obtain a grading permit, prepared by a California license Civil Engineer by submitting complete drawings.
c. A complete geotechnical report prepared by a California licensed Geotechnical Engineer is required in compliance with CBC Chapter 18, including slope stability analysis (project is located on a hillside).
d. No cross-lot drainage to adjacent properties will be allowed for this project. e. Hydrology and hydraulic calculations may be submitted for review and approval. f. Provide low impact development, LID report, per LID development standards per Glendale Municipal Code Chapter 13.43.

18. Additional comments shall follow upon submittal to Building & Safety.

b. CASE SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS: (these are not standard code requirements)  1.
c. SUGGESTED CONDITIONS: (may or may not be adopted by the Hearing Officer)  1.

INTERDEPARTMENTAL COMMUNICATION

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT COMMENTS
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7 (PLEASE SEND OUT THIS FORM ONLY WHEN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT COMMENTS ARE NEEDED.) Location:
_____ The project would not have adverse environmental effects on areas regulated by this Division/Section.
_____ The project would have potential environmental impacts on areas regulated by this Division/Section identified below.

NOTE: If project comments are not received by the due date, it will be assumed that your department has no comments.

POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT(S):

PROPOSED MITIGATION MEASURE(S):

The following mitigation measures are required to reduce adverse environmental effects to less than significant. (Please do not include code requirements listed in comment below):

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

CASE No.:_____________ Property Address: ______________________________ Name/Signature_______________________________Date:___________________ Title:_______________________Dept._____________ Tel. (Ext.):______________ POINT PERSON – DEPARTMENTS/DIVISION
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8 CITY ATTORNEY – GILLIAN VAN MUYDEN (Miah Yun and Yvette Neukian, Alternates)
CITY CLERK – KAREN CORTES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:

Building and Safety – COLIN LEUNG, ARA SARGSYAN and CELINE

SARKISLOO
Neighborhood Services –JESSICA SADA
Design Review & Historic (Glendale Register & Historic Districts) –

JAY PLATT
Economic Development – MARK BERRY
Housing – PETER ZOVAK, MIKE FORTNEY and AARON BROWNELL
Urban Design & Mobility – FRED ZOHREVAND (For VMT Analysis) Long Range Planning – VILIA ZEMAITAITIS and JACKIE MARTINEZ COMMUNITY SERVICES AND PARKS – TEREZA ALEKSANIAN and

JULIANNA DE LA CRUZ
INFORMATION SERVICES DEPT.

Wireless Communications – GORDON ARNOLD
FIRE ENGINEERING – JOVAN DIAZ, SITA PARTAMIAN and DAVE STIMSON GLENDALE WATER AND POWER:

Water – SEDA BOGHOSIAN, EDEN HAKOUPIANI and KEVIN RUNZER Electric – CATHERINE BABAKHANLOU, SEDA BOGHOSIAN and EDEN HAKOUPIANI (Hovsep Barkhordian, and Daniel Scorza
Alternates)
POLICE – Lt. JOSH WOFFORD and ZAZIL AVILA, C.S.O.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Engineering & Land Development – ARMEN AVAZIAN, SARKIS
OGANESYAN, SOROUSH SHEIKHLAR and RUEL VILLALUNA
Traffic – PASTOR CASANOVA, TOMMY CHOW and AREK

HARMANDAYAN
Integrated Waste – DAN HARDGROVE
Maintenance Services/Street & Field/Urban Forester – JAIME AVALOS, LOREN KLICK, CARLOS LINARES, ROYFREDERICK (Roy)
RODRIGUEZ and ORLANDO URQUIDEZ
Facilities (City projects) – KEVIN TODD
OTHERS:

STATE ABC – Esther Alvarez ([email protected]), TRIBAL CONSULTATION (EIF Applications Only) –
THCP Officer (Tribal Historic and Cultural Preservation Department, Fernandeno Tataviam Band of Mission Indians)
JOSEPH ONTIVEROS (Cultural Resource Director, Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians)
LINDA CANDELARIA (Co-Chairwoman, Gabrielino-Tongva Tribe) (Sample Letters on Planning Share: ..\..\..\..\Environmental\Tribal Consultation Sample Letters)
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IMPORTANT NOTES:

A. This project was previously routed by Mark Berry, February 14, 2022, as a DRC request for comment. If comments have not changed, please re-forward with a revised date for the record.

2. Publicly Accessible Open Space: DSP § 5.3.1 requires the project to provide open space equivalent to 20% of the overall site, or 32,301 square feet of open space. The project provides 71,708 square feet of open space, which exceeds the amount required. Per DSP § 5.3.2, at least 50% of the 113 of 394 required open space shall be publicly Revised 23 June 2025 –VE
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3 PLEASE CHECK:

X A. CITY ATTORNEY
G. INFORMATION SERVICES
(Wireless Telecom)
B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: H. PUBLIC WORKS (ADMINISTRATION):

X
 (1) Building & Safety X  (1) Engineering & Land
Development
X  (2) Neighborhood Services X  (2) Traffic
 (3) Design Review & Historic  (3) Facilities (city projects only) X  (4) Economic Development X  (4) Integrated Waste
X  (5) Housing  (5) Maintenance Services/Urban
Forester  (6) Urban Design & Mobility
X  (7) Long Range Planning
X D. COMMUNITY SERVICES/PARKS: J. GLENDALE POLICE

X E. FIRE ENGINEERING (PSC) K. OTHER:

F. GLENDALE WATER & POWER:
 (1) STATE-Alcohol Beverage
Control (ABC)
X  (1) Water  (2) Tribal Consultations (EIFs)
X  (2) Electric  (3) City Clerk’s Office

ENTITLEMENT(S) REQUESTED
Variance Case No.: Tentative Tract/Parcel Map No.:

AUP/CUP Case No.: Zone Change/GPA:

ADR/DRB Case No.: Other:

PDBP-005412-
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COMMENTS:

This office DOES NOT have any comment.

This office HAS the following comments/conditions.  (See attached Dept. Master List) Date:____8/1/25_______________
Print Name:_____Tereza Aleksanian__________________________ Title:__Asst Director of CSP_____Dept.___CSP____Tel.:____4303__________ a. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
1. This project is subject to appropriate provisions of the Public Use Facilities Development Impact Fee Ordinance which requires that fees be paid to offset impacts on parks, recreation and library facilities. Developer should complete the Development Impact Fee forms for staff to calculate the appropriate amount of the fee due based upon the net new square footage and/or new units added.
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INTERDEPARTMENTAL COMMUNICATION

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT COMMENTS
(PLEASE SEND OUT THIS FORM ONLY WHEN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT COMMENTS ARE NEEDED.) Location:
_____ The project would not have adverse environmental effects on areas regulated by this Division/Section.
_____ The project would have potential environmental impacts on areas regulated by this Division/Section identified below.

NOTE: If project comments are not received by the due date, it will be assumed that your department has no comments.

POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT(S):

PROPOSED MITIGATION MEASURE(S):

The following mitigation measures are required to reduce adverse environmental effects to less than significant. (Please do not include code requirements listed in comment below):

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

CASE No.:_____________ Property Address: ______________________________ 117 of 394
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6 Name/Signature_______________________________Date:___________________ Title:_______________________Dept._____________ Tel. (Ext.):______________ POINT PERSON – DEPARTMENTS/DIVISION
CITY ATTORNEY – GILLIAN VAN MUYDEN (Miah Yun and Yvette Neukian, Alternates)
CITY CLERK – KAREN CORTES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:

Building and Safety – COLIN LEUNG, ARA SARGSYAN and CELINE

SARKISLOO
Neighborhood Services –JESSICA SADA
Design Review & Historic (Glendale Register & Historic Districts) –

JULIANNA DE LA CRUZ
INFORMATION SERVICES DEPT.

Wireless Communications – GORDON ARNOLD
FIRE ENGINEERING – JOVAN DIAZ, SITA PARTAMIAN and DAVE STIMSON GLENDALE WATER AND POWER:

PUBLIC WORKS:

Engineering & Land Development – ARMEN AVAZIAN, SARKIS
OGANESYAN, SOROUSH SHEIKHLAR and RUEL VILLALUNA
Traffic – PASTOR CASANOVA, TOMMY CHOW and AREK

STATE ABC – Esther Alvarez ([email protected]), TRIBAL CONSULTATION (EIF Applications Only) –
THCP Officer (Tribal Historic and Cultural Preservation Department, Fernandeno Tataviam Band of Mission Indians)
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GLENDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT

FIRE ENGINEERING
Response to Request for Comments for MFD, Commercial or Retail Projects Project Address: 236 N Central Ave. Project Number(s): DRC Review Fire Comments for proposed project:

1. Fire sprinkler system. A complete automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all new structures in accordance with the recommendations of NFPA 13 and the requirements of the Glendale Building and Safety Code. Plans and permit application shall be submitted to the Fire Department within 30 days of issuance of the building permit. Riser and all sprinkler piping shall be concealed; no exposed piping on exterior permitted. Quick response sprinkler heads are required throughout the structure unless contraindicated. Flat concealed sprinkler heads are required in all habitable areas.

2. Fire alarm system. A fire alarm system shall be installed capable of notifying the occupants, audibly and visually, upon activation of the automatic fire sprinkler system. Plans and permit application shall be submitted to the Fire Department within 30 days of issuance of the building permit.

3. Riser, FDC and FACP locations. Provide location of automatic fire sprinkler riser, Fire Department Connection (FDC – must remain visible from the street) and Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) on the architectural and landscaping plans (FDC only). Coordinate locations with Fire Department staff; provide a three (3) foot clear pathway from FDC to sidewalk; pathway shall be clearly marked on the plans.

4. Water main upgrade. Water main upgrade may be required if minimum fire flow cannot be achieved per the California Fire Code (see “Water Flow” section below). Show compliance for fire hydrant(s) location and spacing per the CFC. Show hydrant locations on the architectural site plan and civil drawings. GWP review and approval is required prior to submitting plans for Fire Department approval.

5. Backflow prevention. Contact GWP Water Engineering regarding the location and model of a backflow prevention device and water meter when installing a fire water line. Coordinate model, location, setback and obscuring of backflow prevention device (may not be visible from the street) with GWP Water Engineering, CDD Zoning and the Fire Department. GWP and CDD Zoning approval is required prior to submitting plans for Fire Department approval.

6. Water flow. Show compliance with water flow requirements per the CFC. Provide request and payment for fire flow verification report and flow test. Water main upgrade may be required if minimum fire flow cannot be maintained per the California Fire Code. A completed copy of the report must be provided to the Fire Department upon submittal of the first plan check for the fire sprinkler system.

Access and Egress

7. Elevator. Elevator size shall be capable of accommodating a gurney and meet the requirements per the CBC.

8. Gurney access. All areas of the building shall be accessible by an approved gurney access path from all points of Fire Department access, to the satisfaction of the Fire Department. 120 of 394

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9. Emergency access walkway. Ensure an emergency access walkway leading from fire apparatus access road to exterior opening per the CFC; access walkway must be able to accommodate a 20- foot long ladder. Landings shall be provided beneath rescue windows or doors to provide fire department access around the home. The architectural and landscape design shall omit any present or future obstructions that may hinder access and placement of fire department ladders.

10. Address directory. For multiple building or campus-type projects, an address directory shall be provided at all entrances to the project/ development at locations approved by the Fire Department.

Directory plans shall be submitted to the Fire Department for review and approval prior to installation.

11. Emergency escape and rescue windows. Basements and sleeping rooms below the fourth story above grade plane shall have at least one exterior emergency escape and rescue opening in accordance with the CBC.

Additional

12. Emergency Responder Radio Coverage. Ensure adequate radio coverage for emergency responders within the building based on existing coverage levels of the public safety communications system. If minimum signal strength in the building is not adequate, amplification systems and signal booster may need to be installed within the building.

Name:__Sita Partamian _______________ Date: _________08/14/25_________

Title:____Principal FESS_____ Dept. FIRE Tel. (Ext.): ___8105___________ 121 of 394
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IMPORTANT NOTES:

A. This project was previously routed by Mark Berry, February 14, 2022, as a DRC request for comment. If comments have not changed, please re-forward with a revised date for the record.

2. Publicly Accessible Open Space: DSP § 5.3.1 requires the project to provide open space equivalent to 20% of the overall site, or 32,301 square feet of open space. The project provides 71,708 square feet of open space, which exceeds the amount required. Per DSP § 5.3.2, at least 50% of the 122 of 394 required open space shall be publicly Revised 23 June 2025 –VE
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X A. CITY ATTORNEY
G. INFORMATION SERVICES
(Wireless Telecom)
B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: H. PUBLIC WORKS (ADMINISTRATION):

X E. FIRE ENGINEERING (PSC) K. OTHER:

F. GLENDALE WATER & POWER:
 (1) STATE-Alcohol Beverage
Control (ABC)
X  (1) Water  (2) Tribal Consultations (EIFs)
X  (2) Electric  (3) City Clerk’s Office

ENTITLEMENT(S) REQUESTED
Variance Case No.: Tentative Tract/Parcel Map No.:

AUP/CUP Case No.: Zone Change/GPA:

ADR/DRB Case No.: Other:

PDBP-005412-
2025

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COMMENTS:

This office DOES NOT have any comment.

This office HAS the following comments/conditions.  (See attached Dept. Master List) Date:__7/29/2025___
Print Name:___Jose Munoz____________________________
Title:__Arborist Technician_____Dept.___PW Forestry_____Tel.:__x.3402____________ a. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
1. SUMMARY
This is a subsequent RFC of the initial Forestry comments dated February 8, 2022.

The subject property is an existing commercial building located in central Glendale, CA., 91203. A total of 18 City Street Tree Locations has been accounted for on adjacent City Right of Way. There appear to be no Indigenous Protected Trees on private or public property on site or within 20’ of the site. Recent plans have incorporated previous Forestry recommendations, however species callouts on plans require editing. Please see below.

INDIGENOUS PROTECTED TREES
Applicant may add the note, “There are no protected oak, sycamore, or bay trees on the property or within 20’ of the property” to the subject site plans.

CITY STREET TREES
A total of eighteen (18) City Street Tree locations has been accounted for on adjacent City Rite of Way. Seven (7) of which were previously recorded as vacant sites (2022) have now been planted. The proposed scope of work will likely necessitate the removal of all existing City Street trees and replace using the Designated City Street Tree Species as described below. Applicants may apply for a Street Tree Permit (STREE) while in plan review as part of this project. Please see below for a breakdown of itemized recommendations.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Designated Street Tree Species Schedule

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5 a. California Avenue – Arbutus unedo or ‘Marina’ and/or Handroanthus heptaphyllus b. Orange Street – Handroanthus heptaphyllus
c. N. Central Ave. – Zelkova serrata ‘Musashino’ and/or Platanus racemosa

1. Apply for Street Tree Permit (STREE) while in plan review.

2. Ensure a suitable automatic irrigation system is designated for the newly planted City Trees.

3. Contact Forestry at least 48 hours before receiving new City Street Trees, for the purpose of inspection of nursery stock and approval. New trees must meet Forestry quality control guidelines and be planted to City Guidelines.

4. After planting the approved City Street Trees, contact Forestry for the final inspection.

I can be contacted at [email protected] or x.3402

b. CASE SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS: (these are not standard code requirements) 1.
c. SUGGESTED CONDITIONS: (may or may not be adopted by the Hearing Officer) 1.

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6 Location:
_____ The project would not have adverse environmental effects on areas regulated by this Division/Section.
_____ The project would have potential environmental impacts on areas regulated by this Division/Section identified below.

NOTE: If project comments are not received by the due date, it will be assumed that your department has no comments.

POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT(S):

PROPOSED MITIGATION MEASURE(S):

The following mitigation measures are required to reduce adverse environmental effects to less than significant. (Please do not include code requirements listed in comment below):

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

CASE No.:_____________ Property Address: ______________________________ Name/Signature_______________________________Date:___________________ Title:_______________________Dept._____________ Tel. (Ext.):______________ POINT PERSON – DEPARTMENTS/DIVISION
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7 CITY ATTORNEY – GILLIAN VAN MUYDEN (Miah Yun and Yvette Neukian, Alternates)
CITY CLERK – KAREN CORTES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:

Building and Safety – COLIN LEUNG, ARA SARGSYAN and CELINE

SARKISLOO
Neighborhood Services –JESSICA SADA
Design Review & Historic (Glendale Register & Historic Districts) –

JULIANNA DE LA CRUZ
INFORMATION SERVICES DEPT.

Wireless Communications – GORDON ARNOLD
FIRE ENGINEERING – JOVAN DIAZ, SITA PARTAMIAN and DAVE STIMSON GLENDALE WATER AND POWER:

PUBLIC WORKS:

Engineering & Land Development – ARMEN AVAZIAN, SARKIS
OGANESYAN, SOROUSH SHEIKHLAR and RUEL VILLALUNA
Traffic – PASTOR CASANOVA, TOMMY CHOW and AREK

TREE PLANTING STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Nursery Stock Standards. The City shall make every effort to insure that it plants only vigorous, healthy trees which can easily be trained into an attractive natural form, with strong roots and good crown development. The specifications for acceptable nursery stock shall be as follows:
 All trees shall be true to type or botanical name as ordered or shown on planting plans.  All trees should be of a size equivalent to that of a twenty four-inch (24”) box sized containerized tree with a trunk caliper of one and one half inches (1 ½”), or greater, measured at six (6”) inches above soil grade.
 All trees shall have a single, fairly straight trunk with a good taper and good branch distribution vertically, laterally and radially.
 All trees shall be healthy, have a form typical for the species or cultivar, be well rooted, and shall be properly trained.
 The root ball of all trees shall be moist throughout and the crown shall show no sign of moisture stress.  All trees shall comply with Federal and State laws requiring inspection for plant diseases and pest infestations.
 No tree shall be accepted that has been severely topped, headed back, pollarded or lion-tailed.  No tree shall be accepted that has co-dominant stems or excessive weak branch attachments that cannot be trained out without jeopardizing the natural form of the species.  No tree shall be accepted that is root bound, shows evidence of girdling or kinking roots, or has “knees” (roots) protruding above the soil.

The City shall reserve the right to refuse any nursery stock that does not meet these standards, and may require any person who has planted such sub-standard trees, on City property or within City right-of-ways, to have these trees removed and replaced at that person’s own expense.

Planting Material Standards. Unless otherwise approved by the Urban Forester, all City trees shall be planted using materials that meet the following criteria:
 Tree Stakes - Shall be two (2) sturdy, ten (10’) foot long lodge pole pine stakes. Stakes will be placed on the outer edge of the root ball on either side of the tree, parallel to the curb or walkway or perpendicular to prevailing winds.
 Staking Ties - Shall be sixteen (16”) to eighteen (18”) inch rubber cinch ties to be fastened to each stake with galvanized roofing nails. Ties will be pulled around the tree’s trunk in a manner that supports the top-heaviness of the canopy, but is loose enough to allow for free movement of the tree in the wind.  Trunk Guards - An approved trunk guard shall be placed around the base of the trunk just above the soil grade. A trunk guard is a device used to deter mechanical damage, as a result of wounds inflicted on a tree’s trunk by such devices as weed whips and lawnmowers.  Wood Chip Mulch – All mulch shall be of a medium to fine grade, and shall be clean and free of rocks and debris.
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Tree Planting Specifications. Most nursery tree stock in California is sold in a containerized form. The following guidelines are specific for containerized stock. If utilizing bare root or balled and burlaped trees, refer to the appropriate ISA guidelines for planting instructions.

All trees shall be planted immediately after the planting container has been removed. Containers shall not be cut or otherwise damaged prior to delivery of trees to the planting area.

The planting hole is one of the most important factors in establishing a healthy tree. Measure the width and depth of the root ball prior to digging. The diameter of the planting hole shall be dug at least two (2) times wider than that of the root ball. The depth of the planting hole shall be dug slightly shallower than the depth of the root ball to allow for the top two (2”) inches of the root crown to remain above the finished grade of soil.

Before placing the tree into the planting hole, tamp down the base of the hole to allow the tree to stand straight and to avoid the potential of the tree settling below the finish grade. Scarify or scrape the sides of the planting hole to break down any glazing or compaction that may have occurred as a result of digging.

Position the tree in the hole so that the tree stands upright and the top of the root crown is slightly exposed above the grade. Then, backfill the planting hole with clean, native soil no higher than halfway up the rootball. Slightly tamp the soil to remove air pockets, but be sure not to compact the soil too much.

Complete the backfilling to the finish grade. Once again, tamp the soil slightly to remove air pockets.

For planting in parkways, form a watering basin out of backfill material, approximately six (6”) inches high.

The basin shall be installed four (4”) inches outside of and around the edge of the planting hole. This basin is not necessary when planting in tree wells.

Remove all nursery stakes, ties and ribbons from the tree, and install the planting materials as specified above.

A three (3”) to four (4”) inch layer of City approved wood chip mulch shall be placed within the planting basin/well of the tree. A space of three (3”) inches shall be left between the tree’s stem and the mulch layer to allow airflow and to restrict moisture from remaining static around the base of the trunk.

All new trees shall be given an initial deep watering, and provisions shall be made in the construction maintenance period for watering any new trees every seven (7) days or less as needed to keep the root zone moist, of an amount ranging from 5-20 gallons per watering, as needed to achieve deep root watering.

Tree stakes and ties should be removed from the tree within three years after planting, or when the circumference of the tree’s trunk is equal to or exceeds the circumference of the stakes.

For specific details on proper planting procedures refer to the attached Standard for Tree Planting and Staking.
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IMPORTANT NOTES:

A. This project was previously routed by Mark Berry, February 14, 2022, as a DRC request for comment. If comments have not changed, please re-forward with a revised date for the record.

2. Publicly Accessible Open Space: DSP § 5.3.1 requires the project to provide open space equivalent to 20% of the overall site, or 32,301 square feet of open space. The project provides 71,708 square feet of open space, which exceeds the amount required. Per DSP § 5.3.2, at least 50% of the required open space shall be publicly accessible. 32,301 square feet of open space is required, meaning that the DSP 132 of 394 Revised 23 June 2025 –VE
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2 requires 16,151 square feet of publicly accessible open space. The project provides 13,397 square feet of publicly accessible open space.2 The project asserts a waiver for an approximately 17% reduction in publicly accessible open space.

6. Additional Open Space: The project proposes 682 dwelling units, which requires 95,480 square feet of additional open space. The project provides 58,311 square feet of additional open space as common outdoor space and private balconies. The project asserts a waiver for the deviation.
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G. INFORMATION SERVICES
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B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: H. PUBLIC WORKS (ADMINISTRATION):

F. GLENDALE WATER & POWER:
• (1) STATE-Alcohol Beverage
Control (ABC)
X • (1) Water • (2) Tribal Consultations (EIFs)
X • (2) Electric • (3) City Clerk’s Office

ENTITLEMENT(S) REQUESTED
Variance Case No.: Tentative Tract/Parcel Map No.:

AUP/CUP Case No.: Zone Change/GPA:

ADR/DRB Case No.: Other:

PDBP-005412-
2025
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COMMENTS:

 This office DOES NOT have any comment.

 This office HAS the following comments/conditions.  (See attached Dept. Master List) Date:___________________
Print Name:_______________________________
Title:____________________________Dept.______________________Tel.:______________ a. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
 1.
b. CASE SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS: (these are not standard code requirements)  1.
c. SUGGESTED CONDITIONS: (may or may not be adopted by the Hearing Officer)  1.
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INTERDEPARTMENTAL COMMUNICATION
DATE: July 31, 2025
TO: Dennis Joe, Community Development Department
FROM: Kevin Runzer, GWP Water Engineering
Catherine Babakhanlou, GWP Electric Engineering
SUBJECT: PDBP-005412-2025
236 N Central Avenue (APNs: 5642-015-045, -056, -057, 058) Glendale Water & Power (GWP) Engineering has reviewed the plans.

Requirements are as follows:

Electric Engineering
Customer Service (818) 548-3921
Project to contact GWP Customer Service Engineering to determine electric service requirements before starting the permitting process. Final construction plans must incorporate the electric service plan information for GWP Electric Engineering to sign off the building plan application.

Project to provide electric service - size, single line diagram and electric load calculation per National Electric Code (NEC).

Project will require an on-site transformer vault facility for the electrical service. GWP will start the new vault design after the project has provided the following:

Electrical load calculations.

Single line diagram.

Electrical room layout.

Switchboard elevations.

Architectural plans showing the proposed vault and electrical room locations.

Elevation plans.

Additional comment(s) and/or attachment(s).

Projects transformer vault rooms located at grade level with GWP-Electric direct access from street. Main electric switchgears to be adjacent to vault rooms for direct bus duct service.

Fiber Optics (818) 548-3923
No conflict.

Street Lighting (818) 548-4877
The existing street light facilities (pull boxes, street light poles, conduits, etc.) shall be protected in place and be accessible to GWP personnel at all times.

Transmission & Distribution (818) 548-3923
The existing electrical facilities (vaults, pull boxes, power poles, etc.) shall be protected in place and be accessible to GWP personnel at all times.

Additional comment(s) and/or attachment(s).

There is underground system in the alley that needs to be de-energized and removed. Contact GWP engineering for the cost estimate to initiate the removal work. After the load calculation is submitted, please contact GWP engineering for the cost estimate to bring power to the property. 8/5/25, 10:05 AM Plan Check 7206
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Catherine Babakhanlou
Principal Electrical Engineer
Kevin Runzer
Senior Civil Engineer
Water Engineering
Recycled Water (818) 548-2062
No conflict.

Backflow Prevention (818) 548-2062
Additional comment(s) and/or attachment(s).

See attached memo for details.

Potable Water (818) 548-2062
Additional comment(s) and/or attachment(s).

See attached memo for details.

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141 N. Glendale Avenue, Level 4, Suite 420
Glendale, California 91206-4975
Tel: (818) 548-2062 | Fax: (818) 240-4754
www.glendaleca.gov | [email protected] City of Glendale
Glendale Water & Power
Water Engineering
GWP Water Engineering
Response to Request for Comments (RFC) and Plan Check Review DATE: August 5, 2025
TO: Reece Pettersen, Applicant
Jamas Gwilliam & Merlone Geier, Owner
FROM: Kevin Runzer, Senior Civil Engineer – GWP Water
SUBJECT: 236 N. Central Avenue, Glendale, CA 91203
(APN: 5642-015-045, 5642-015-056, 5642-015-057, & 5642-015-058) GWP Water Engineering Response to a Density Bonus Review Application – To Allow Demolition of an Existing Commercial Building and to Construct a New 8-Story, 655,418 Square-Foot Mixed-Use Development Consisting of 666 Multi-Family Residential Dwelling Units Within the Downtown Specific Plan – Orange Central District Zone Permit No.: PDBP-005412-2025
GWP Plan Check No. 7206
The Glendale Water and Power (GWP) Water Engineering Section has completed its review of Permit No. PDBP005412-2025, a Density Bonus Review Application – Permit to allow demolition of an existing commercial building and to construct a new 8-story, 655,418 square-foot mixed-used development consisting of 666 multi-family residential dwelling units within the Downtown Specific Plan – Orange Central District Zone, located at 236 N. Central Avenue, Parcel No.’s 5642-015-045, 5642-015-056, 5642-015-057, and 5642-015-058, submitted by Reece Pettersen, on behalf of owners Jamas Gwilliam and Merlone Geier.

This is the second submission of a “Request for Comments (RFC)” received by GWP for this project. It was received by GWP on July 16, 2025. GWP makes internal reference to this second submission as “Plan Check No. 7206”. The first submission for review was Plan Check No. 4998. This response letter only addresses the GWP Water Section’s comments and concerns.

Please update all necessary sheets on your plans to include the following GWP Water Engineering General Notes and Requirements:
• All water facilities shall be protected in-place during construction of the subject project. Additionally, when it is deemed necessary, existing water valves, water meter boxes, water vaults, fire hydrants, backflow prevention devices, and etcetera must be relocated and set to finished grade, at the project’s expense. Please contact GWP Water Engineering at (818) 548-2062
• GWP WATER INSPECTION: The Applicant/Contractor is required to contact GWP Water Engineering / Water Quality for inspection of all the water work from the “point of connection” to the new water backflow prevention assembly. The “point of connection” is defined as the water shut-off valve located on the customer’s side of the water meter fronting the property. DO NOT BACKFILL ANY TRENCHES related to water works after the “point of connection”. If backfilling occurs, the Inspector has the right to request the Contractor to expose any covered water pipes at the Applicant/Contractor’s expense. Contact GWP Water Engineering at (818) 548-2062 or email to [email protected] or [email protected]. • Please plan accordingly for requesting a shut-off or disconnection of live water services to avoid any damage and to maintain proper clearance for existing facilities by contacting GWP Water at (818) 548-2011 or call (818) 548-2062. 138 of 394
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• Temporary Water Meter: The Contractor shall obtain a temporary water meter from Glendale Water & Power, Water Services Division, (818) 548-2062, prior to drawing water from any City of Glendale hydrant. The temporary water meter will be installed by and locked to the hydrant by GWP personnel. • If your project requires a different size of water service or additional water services, as per the requirements or directive of the City’s Building & Safety Division or the Glendale Fire Department, approval or an exemption shall be obtained when determining if the existing fire flow is adequate. The Applicant shall pay GWP Water Engineering the cost for the installation of any necessary fire, irrigation, or domestic water service(s) to the property, as well as any off-site water facility improvements deemed necessary to provide sufficient fire flow as required by the Glendale Fire Department.

A. 311 N. Orange Street currently has an existing 1” water service lateral with a 1” water valve (No. N/A) for commercial domestic water use. GWP will need to verify if the water service is live. There is no backflow prevention assembly installed downstream of the commercial water meter, as is required by the current City of Glendale Municipal Code.

B. 311 N. Orange Street is currently served by an existing 2” water service lateral with a 2” water meter (No. 43011173) for commercial domestic water use. There is no backflow prevention assembly installed downstream of the commercial water meter, as is required by the current City of Glendale Municipal Code.

C. 311 N. Orange Street is currently served by an existing 6” fire line water service lateral with a 3/4” water meter (No. 40630970) for commercial fire line water use. There is an outdated backflow prevention assembly installed downstream of the commercial water meter that will need to be replaced with a current style backflow, as is required by the current City of Glendale Municipal Code.

D. 211 W. California Avenue is currently served by an existing 3/4” water service lateral with a 3/4” water meter (No. 43009050) for commercial domestic water use. There is no backflow prevention assembly installed downstream of the commercial water meter, as is required by the current City of Glendale Municipal Code.

E. 211 W. California Avenue is currently served by an existing 4” fire line water service lateral with a 3/4” bypass water meter (No. 43235943) for commercial fire line water use. There is an outdated backflow prevention assembly installed downstream of the commercial water meter that will need to be replaced with a current style backflow, as is required by the current City of Glendale Municipal Code.

F. 231 N. Orange Street is currently served by an existing 8” fire line water service lateral with a ¾” water meter (No. 40628501) for commercial fire line water use. There is an outdated backflow prevention assembly installed downstream of the commercial water meter that will need to be replaced with a current style backflow, as is required by the current City of Glendale Municipal Code.

G. 231 N. Orange Street is currently served by an existing 2” water service lateral with a 2” water meter (No. 3753050) for commercial domestic water use. There is no backflow prevention assembly installed downstream of the commercial water meter, as is required by the current City of Glendale Municipal Code.

H. 236 N. Central Avenue (located on the corner of N. Central Avenue & W. California Avenue) is currently served by an existing 8” fire line water service lateral with a 3/4” water meter (No. 404068479) for commercial fire line water use. There is no backflow prevention assembly installed downstream of the commercial water meter, as is required by the current City of Glendale Municipal Code.

I. 236 N. Central Avenue (located on the corner of N. Central Avenue & Salem Street) is currently served by an existing 8” fire line water service lateral with a 3/4” water meter (No. 404068479) for commercial 139 of 394 236 N. Central Avenue, Glendale, CA 91203 (APN: 5642-015-045, 5642-015-056, 5642-015-057, & 5642-015-058) Attention: Reece Pettersen, Jamas Gwilliam, & Merlone Geier GWP Plan Check No. 7206
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fire line water use. There is no backflow prevention assembly installed downstream of the commercial water meter, as is required by the current City of Glendale Municipal Code.

J. 236 N. Central Street is currently served by an existing 2”-A water service lateral with a 2”-A water meter (No. 35753051) for commercial domestic water use. There is no backflow prevention assembly installed downstream of the commercial water meter, as is required by the current City of Glendale Municipal Code.

K. 236 N. Central Street is currently served by an existing 2”-B water service lateral with a 2”-B water meter (No. 35752966) for commercial domestic water use. There is no backflow prevention assembly installed downstream of the commercial water meter, as is required by the current City of Glendale Municipal Code.
• Any existing water service connection(s) (i.e. domestic water, fire line, irrigation, recycled water), when no longer needed by the customer or if the service requires clearance from existing or proposed improvements and needs to be relocated, must be permanently abandoned (i.e. disconnected at the water main and the water meter removed) by GWP following payment of the necessary fee. • A Reduced Pressure Principle (RP) Backflow Prevention Assembly is required to be installed for the water service connection during construction of the project, per the GWP Cross-Connection Control Program and Glendale Municipal Code (Chapter 13.32). Backflow prevention device locations must be approved by GWP prior to their installation. The Contractor has a choice of installing a backflow on the existing water service, or to contact GWP to obtain a temporary water meter.
• If a separate fire line is required for this project, a Double Check Detector Assembly (DC or DCDA) backflow prevention device is required to be installed on the property at a location that is as close as is practical to the point of connection and the property line. The proposed location MUST be approved by GWP prior to its installation. The Customer must submit plans to GWP Cross-Connection Control Program showing the proposed location, size, manufacturer, and model number of the approved DC/DCDA. Please refer to the Glendale Water & Power’s Standard Drawing No. 6561-A for installation requirements. Please contact GWP’s Cross-Connection Control Program (818)-937-8948 for approval of the BFP installation location, questions and scheduling a final inspection. (PER CA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 17 & CITY OF GLENDALE ORDINANCE NO. 5678)
GWP Water Engineering Communication Notes:
• A complete set of plans (architectural, utilities, plumbing, sprinkler, etc.) shall be submitted to GWP Water Engineering for review and approval.
• Reduced Pressure Principle (RP) Backflow Prevention Assembly: The Contractor is required to install an RP Backflow Prevention Assembly on the Owner’s private property as close as is practical to the public street rightof-way property line for any of the following situations:
a. Water needed for temporary construction work on the property, b. Multi-family (4 units +) residential dwelling units, c. All commercial developments,
d. When a swimming pool, spa, pond, tank, or water fountain are located on the property, and e. For domestic water services designated exclusively for “irrigation” use • Double Check (DC) Backflow Prevention Assembly: If a fire sprinkler system is required for the renovated commercial building structure, the Contractor is required to install a DC-type of Backflow Prevention Assembly 140 of 394
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on the Owner’s private property at a location that is as close as is practical to the potable water service pointof-connection in the public right of way for the following situations:
a. A fire service lateral designated exclusively for “fire sprinkler” use only is required to be installed on the property.

The Customer must submit plans to the GWP Cross-Connection Control Program showing the location, size, manufacturer, and model number of the approved RP or DC. Please refer to GWP’s Standard Drawing No. 6528-A for installation requirements. Please contact GWP’s Cross-Connection Control Program (818)-937- 8948 for approval of BFP installation location, questions and scheduling a final inspection. (PER CA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 17 & CITY OF GLENDALE ORDINANCE NO. 5678). • You are required to include the backflow device’s size, make, and model specification sheets on your plans.

This is to be accomplished by inserting the manufacturer’s product specification sheets in your AutoCAD drawing and highlighting or drawing a box around the size of backflow that will be used at your property. All backflow prevention devices must be of the “Lead-Free” type. • A Certified backflow tester is required to perform testing of the installed backflow prevention device, complete a backflow test results report for the backflow device, and email the report to [email protected] after GWP inspects the backflows. • Potable Water Service Feed Lines (2” and smaller size): The installation of Type-K copper tube water service feed line is required from the “point of connection” of the existing/new water shut-off valve to the new RP backflow prevention assembly for the domestic water service. MUST BE INSPECTED BY GWP. • Potable Water Service Feed Lines and Fire Lines (4” and larger size): The installation of Class 350 ductileiron water pipe is required from the “point of connection” of DIP water service laterals or fire line laterals installed by GWP (located approximately 2-ft behind the curb in the parkway within the public street right-of-way fronting your property) to the location of the new DC/DCDA backflow prevention assembly to be installed by the Owner.

MUST BE INSPECTED BY GWP.
• A Certified backflow tester is required to perform testing of the installed backflow prevention device, complete a backflow test results report for the backflow device, and email the report to [email protected] after GWP Inspects the backflows. • Temporary Water Meter: The Contractor shall obtain a temporary water meter from Glendale Water & Power, Water Services Division, (818) 548-2062, prior to drawing water from any City of Glendale hydrant. The temporary water meter will be installed by and locked to the hydrant by GWP personnel. This requirement applies to both potable water and recycled water. The meters for potable water and recycled water are different and shall not be interchanged (i.e., a recycled water meter shall not be installed on a potable water fire hydrant, and a potable water meter shall not be installed on a recycled water hydrant). The potable water meter requires a back-flow prevention device, which is provided by the City at the time that the temporary water meter is issued and installed. The Contractor shall be responsible for paying a refundable deposit for each meter being used, a daily meter fee, as well as a consumption fee for the volume of water used.

Information regarding the fee schedule for the temporary meters can be found on the GWP website https://www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/glendale-water-and-power/about-your-water/waterengineering-service-planning/temporary-construction-water-meter. Drawing of water from a hydrant without a temporary water meter is prohibited and the Contractor is subject to Police citation. All costs associated with the temporary water meter shall be borne by the Contractor. • You are required to include GWP Standard drawings that apply to your project on your plans (i.e., 6528-A, 6561-A, & 6762-A, and for any additional drawings please contact GWP Water Engineering), backflow product specification cut sheets, pipe material specification cut sheets, and water fittings’ material specification cut 141 of 394 236 N. Central Avenue, Glendale, CA 91203 (APN: 5642-015-045, 5642-015-056, 5642-015-057, & 5642-015-058) Attention: Reece Pettersen, Jamas Gwilliam, & Merlone Geier GWP Plan Check No. 7206
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sheets. Or visit our website at, https://www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/glendale-water-andpower/about-your-water/water-engineering-service-planning/standard-drawings • You are required to provide the final recorded address for all the units. • For additional information, please contact GWP Water at (818) 548-2062 or email [email protected]
Please visit the following website for additional services:
• https://www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/glendale-water-and-power/about-your-water/waterengineering-service-planning Best Regards,
Kevin Runzer, P.E.

Senior Civil Engineer
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Attachments:
• 8 GWP PLAN CK 7206 - N. CENTRAL AVE. 236 - REQUEST FOR COMMENTS_GWP-W-Comments.pdf • GWP Water_Existing Facilities.pdf
• GWP Std. Dwg. No. 6528-A, “Reduced Pressure Principle Assembly - RP” • GWP Std. Dwg. No. 6561-A, “Standard Fire Line Installation with Double Check Detector Check Assembly – (3” -12”)”
• GWP Std. Dwg. No. 6762-A, “Installation Requirements for BFP” • GWP Backflow Test Form 2024-25
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BACKFLOW ASSEMBLY TEST REPORT

GWP/WATER QUALITY
PH (818) 937-8948, [email protected]
GLENDALE, CA 91201
Assembly ID Facility Name
Acct Number
Schedule Code
Equip Location
Location ID Protection Type
Map Page #2
Confinement Freeze Protection Hazard Type Haz. Level
Approved BFP

PLEASE PRINT NAME
Initial Test By Certificate Gauge Num Company Phone
Final Test By
Repair By
Service Address
Contact Name
Install Date
Mfr
SN
Size
Type
Model
Test Report Due:

Ph
Assembly Info (Replacement/Correction)

REPORT OF TEST RESULTS
Final
Test
1A
Closed Tight
PSID
Closed Tight
Opened at
PSID
Closed Tight
THE ABOVE REPORT IS CERTIFIED TO BE TRUE:

Test Date:

Other/Notes:

PSID PSID
PSID
Air Inlet
CK Valve Pass
PVB/SVB Shut Off Valves
#2#1
Leaked
Leaked
PSID

CLEANED

REPLACED

CLEANED

REPLACED
Air Inlet Opened at
Air Inlet Disc
Airl Inlet Spring
Check Disc
Check Spring
PSID
Opened Fully Closed Tight
Check Held at
Other
REPAIR
Float
Diaphragm
Rubber Kit
R
E
P
A
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Initial
Test
Check Valve #1 Check Valve #2 Relief Valve
Leaked Leaked Did Not Open

CLEANED

REPLACED

CLEANED

REPLACED

CLEANED

REPLACED
Held at
PSID
Disc
Spring
Guide
Seat
Disc
Spring
Guide
Seat
Disc
Spring
Diaphragm
Seat
PSID
Held at
PSID
Opened at
Closed Tight Closed Tight
O-Ring(s)
Module Module Module
Fail
Pass
Rubber Kit Rubber Kit Rubber Kit
O-Ring(s) O-Ring(s)
Y N
Opened Fully Y N
Line pressure at time of test:

Meter #
Permit Num
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Density Bonus and Inclusionary Housing Plan
236 North Central Avenue
Glendale, CA 91203
August 4, 2025
Jamas Gwillia & Merlone Geier
c/o Reece Petterson
5790 Fleet Street, Suite 140
Carlsbad, CA 92008
City of Glendale Community Development Department
Housing Division
141 North Glendale Avenue, Room 202
Glendale, CA 91206
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Number of Dwelling Units Proposed:

Reece Petterson (“Applicant”) has proposed the development of a new 8-story 655,418 square feet density bonus mixed-use development consisting of 682 multi-family residential dwellings units (the “Project”). The Project will provide a total of seventy-two (72) affordable units (14% or 67 units reserved for very low and 1% or 5 units reserved for low-income).

Maximum Number of Units Permitted per Glendale Municipal Code (‘GMC”):

The Project is located in the Downtown Specific Plan / Orange Central (“DSP-OC”) zone. The Project site (APNs: 5642-015-045, 5642-015-056, 5642-015-057, and 5642-015-058) has a lot area of 207,029 square feet. Site zoned in the DSP-OC zone is permitted 100 units per acre, which permits a total of four-hundred and seventy-six (476) units (207,029/43,560 = 4.753 x 100 = 475.30 rounded up to 476 units). By right, the Project’s base density is four-hundred and seventy-six (476) units.

Replacement Unit Obligation under the Density Bonus Requirement:

Per State Density Bonus Law (CA Govt Code § 65915, et seq.), an applicant is ineligible for a density bonus or any other incentives or concessions if a project is proposed on a parcel or parcels with rental dwelling units that have been vacated or demolished within a five (5)-year period preceding the project’s development application or have been occupied by lower or very low income households, unless the proposed project replaces those units. Pursuant to CA Govt Code § 65915, if any dwelling units are occupied on the date of a project’s development application, the proposed project is required to provide the same number of units of equivalent size (i.e., the same total number of bedrooms as the units being replaced) as affordable to the same or lower income households in occupancy. If the incomes are unknown to the applicant, there is an established rebuttable presumption per HUD’s Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy database.

Using the most recent data (2017-2021) for Extremely Low, Very Low, and Low Renter households on https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/cp.html and dividing the total households from those three categories (30,270 households) by the total renters within the City of Glendale (48,575 households), this presumption amounts to 62.32% (30,270 / 48,575 = 62.32%) of renter households at or below 80% AMI. Per the Los Angeles County Assessor, there are currently no existing residential dwelling units on the parcel. Therefore, the Project is not subject to the 62.32% presumption set forward by HUD. Applicant meets the replacement obligation per satisfying the requirements under CA Govt Code § 65915.

Amount of Density Bonus Requested:

Applicant is entitled to a 46.25% density bonus by providing sixty-seven (67) units (14 percent of the base density of 476 = 66.64 rounded up to 67) to very low income households. State Density Bonus Law (CA Govt Code § 65915, et seq.) allows up to an automatic 50% density bonus and 3 incentives in exchange for the provision of at least 15% of the base units restricted as rentals for very low-income households. Applicant is requesting a 46.25% density bonus and is requesting to provide sixty-seven (67) units, 14% of the base density, to very low-income households This request complies with State Density Bonus Law, which allows up to a 46.25% density bonus, as well as two (2) incentives or concessions in exchange for the provision of a 14% affordability level of very low-income units. Applicant meets the unit obligation under State Density Bonus Law.

Inclusionary Housing Requirement:

Per GMC Chapter 30.35, the Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance (the “IZO”), requires a housing development (a rental development project of eight (8) or more dwelling units proposed to be constructed in the City) to provide 15% of the units as affordable to low-income households. The Project is subject to the IZO.
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The Project is required to provide two (2) affordable units to low-income households (15% of the base density of 476 = 71.4 (rounded up to 72)). Under the IZO (GMC 30.35.050(C)), “[t]o the extent required by state law, all affordable units required pursuant to the grant of a density bonus shall count toward the inclusionary unit requirement contained in this chapter. Very low-income density bonus units shall be equivalent to low-income inclusionary units.” Therefore, the Project meets the 14% of the 15% IZO requirement through the requirement to provide sixty-seven (67) affordable units to very low-income households under State Density Bonus Law. The Project must provide 1% of the base density to satisfy the IZO requirement. The Project is providing five (5) units (1% x 476 base density = 4.76 rounded up to 5) for low income households. Thus, meeting the IZO requirement.

Number of Affordable Units meeting Density Bonus and IZO Requirement:

Applicant is required to designate sixty-seven (67) units as affordable to very low income households and five (5) units as affordable to low income households per GMC 30.36 and CA Govt Code § 65915, et seq. The Project will utilize one of its entitled concessions pursuant to the State Density Bonus Law to deviate from the standard requirements regarding the location of affordable units as set forth in the Density Bonus and Inclusionary Zoning Implementation Policies. The Project owes thirty-seven (37) studios and thirty-five (35) one-bedroom affordable units to Housing. Applicant is to work with Housing staff on the selection of the specific designation of affordable units, which will be determined prior to the issuance of any building permits and prior to the execution of the Density Bonus Agreement.

Number and Description of Incentives and Concessions Requested:

By setting aside 14% of the base density to very-low income households, Applicant is entitled to two (2) concessions. Pursuant to GMC 30.36.070A, Applicant has requested two (2) concessions:

Incentives/Concessions:
(1) Deviate from the proportionality requirements of Section 30.35.030. Applicant is requesting to provide thirty-seven (37) studios and thirty-five (35) one-bedroom units. Per Section

30.35.030, the Project was required to provide four (4) studio units, fifty-three (53) onebedroom units, and fifteen (15) two-bedroom units. (2) Floor Area Ratio (FAR): Proposed: 656,933 SF / 161,172 SF = 4.07 Required: Max 3.0 FAR.

Applicant has also requested five (5) waivers:
(1) Public Accessible Open Space by 5.3.2: 50% of Common Open shall be publicly accessible. 50% x 32,234.4 SF = 16,117 SF required. Proposed: 13,397 SF concession/waiver required (2) Contiguous Publicly Accessible Open Space (PAOS) by 5.3.2: 85% of the required PAOS must be contiguous - which 85% of 16,117 SF = 13,699.45 SF. Proposed: PAOS is provided in sections of 4,806 SF, 5,160 SF, 1,313 SF and 2,118 SF. None are contiguous with an area of 16,117 SF. Concession/waiver required
(3) Publicly Accessible Open Space (PAOS) by 5.4.2.E.4: "Overhead structures, including canopies, awnings, cantilevered overhangs, or balconies, cannot project greater than 24 inches into the paseo. Proposed: Canopies project greater 24" into the paseo (amount TBD and will receive tomorrow, August 5th)
(4) Residential Development Open Space by 5.3.3: 140 SF private outdoor space for each dwelling and live/work units is required - which 140 SF min each unit x 686 units = 95,480 SF.

Proposed: 48,695 SF total
(5) DSP 5.4.2 Paseos by 5.4.2: Required: Building wall height is required to be set back 20 feet at portions of the building at 60 feet and above. Proposed: Paseo width is 20 feet w/ a building wall without the required 20 foot setback at portions of the building 60 feet and above.

Amount of Parking Concessions Requested:

Pursuant to CA Govt Code § 65915(p)(1), an applicant of a housing development meeting the minimum requirements to qualify for a density bonus may apply for a parking concession, inclusive of handicapped and guest parking, pursuant to the following ratios: one (1) on-site parking space per 150 of 394
unit for zero (0) to one (1)-bedroom units and one and one-half (1.5) on-site parking spaces per unit for two (2) to three (3) bedroom units. The Project proposes a unit mix of thirty-seven (37) studios (0), four hundred nighty three (493) one (1) bedroom units, one hundred thirty-five (135) two (2) bedroom units, one (1) three (3) bedroom unit and sixteen (16) live/work units. Based on the number of units and bedrooms provided, the parking concession pursuant to CA Govt Code § 65915(p)(1) requires a minimum of seven hundred and fifty (750) residential parking spaces (1 x 546 = 546 and 1.5 x 136 = 204). The Project meets the minimum requirement per CA Govt Code § 65915(p)(1) and proposes to provide seven hundred and fifty (750) parking spaces total. The applicant is providing nine hundred and thirty (930) total parking spaces. Accordingly, the Project meets the parking requirements under CA Govt Code § 65915(p)(1).

Child Care Space:

Not applicable.

Affordable Housing Commercial Development Impact Fee:

On May 7, 2019, the City adopted a Citywide Affordable Housing Commercial Development Impact Fee, Ordinance No. 5929, codified at GMC 4.11 (collectively, the “CDIF”). The CDIF became effective after a 60-day period on July 7, 2019.

With the exception of hotels, auto dealerships, community land uses which serve the public, and the reconstruction of any building destroyed by fire, flood, earthquake or other act of nature (so long as the square footage does not exceed the square footage before the loss), the CDIF imposes a $4 per square foot fee (per the FY 2025 Citywide Fee Schedule) on all commercial development projects with a gross floor area exceeding 1,250 square feet.

The Project proposes 1,515 square feet designated for restaurant space. Given that the commercial demolition credit exceeds 1,515 square feet, no CDIF is owed by the Project.

Note About Required Condition: The Project is conditioned on Applicant complying with CA Govt Code § 66300.
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IMPORTANT NOTES:

A. This project was previously routed by Mark Berry, February 14, 2022, as a DRC request for comment. If comments have not changed, please re-forward with a revised date for the record.

2. Publicly Accessible Open Space: DSP § 5.3.1 requires the project to provide open space equivalent to 20% of the overall site, or 32,301 square feet of open space. The project provides 71,708 square feet of open space, which exceeds the amount required. Per DSP § 5.3.2, at least 50% of the required open space shall be publicly accessible. 32,301 square feet of open space is required, meaning that the DSP 153 of 394 Revised 23 June 2025 –VE
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6. Additional Open Space: The project proposes 682 dwelling units, which requires 95,480 square feet of additional open space. The project provides 58,311 square feet of additional open space as common outdoor space and private balconies. The project asserts a waiver for the deviation.
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ENTITLEMENT(S) REQUESTED
Variance Case No.: Tentative Tract/Parcel Map No.:

AUP/CUP Case No.: Zone Change/GPA:

ADR/DRB Case No.: Other:

PDBP-005412-
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COMMENTS:

 This office DOES NOT have any comment.

 This office HAS the following comments/conditions.  (See attached Dept. Master List) Date:_July 28, 2025________
Print Name:__Jackie Martinez _____________________________ Title:__Planner, Long Range Planning____ Dept.___CDD____Tel.:__x8133___ a. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

Overview
The multi-phased Project proposes construction of a new mixed-use building and a potential public park on two different sites.

Mixed-Use Building Site
The Mixed-Use Building Site will feature the demolition of the Sears Building and parking structure and the construction of 666 multi-family residential dwelling units (72 units reserved for very-low/low-income households), 16 live/work units, and a 930-parking space garage (one above grade and two levels subterranean). This site includes four parcels (APNs: 5642-015-045, 5642-015-056, 5642-015-057, and 5642-015-058), all of four which are listed in the Housing Element Sites Inventory. The following table summarizes the affordability and unit capacity assumptions for each parcel.
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5 Sites Inventory Capacity Assumptions
Address APN Lower Income
Capacity
Moderate
Income
Capacity
Above
Moderate
Capacity
Total Capacity
212 W California Ave 5642-015-045 265 - - 265
216 N Central Ave 5642-015-056 - 14 14 28
220 N Central Ave 5642-015-057 - 15 15 30
236 N Central Ave 5642-015-058 178 - - 179
Total Assumed Site Capacity 443 29 29 502
The Mixed-Use Building Site proposes less than the affordability assumptions for lower-income and moderate-income unit capacity and more than the affordability assumptions for abovemoderate-income unit capacity. There is a net decrease of 371 lower income units and 29 moderate-income units and a net increase of 581 above moderate units.

Remaining Sites Inventory Capacity
Lower Income
Capacity
Moderate
Income
Capacity
Above Moderate
Capacity Total Capacity
Total Proposed Site Capacity 72 - 610 682
Total Sites Inventory Capacity 443 29 29 501
Capacity Surplus (+)/Deficit (-) -371 -29 +581 +181
Potential Public Park Site
The design for the Potential Public Park Site has not been developed at this time but may be developed in the first or second phase of the Project’s construction. This site includes three parcels (APNs 5643-020-038, 5643-020-039, and 5643-020-040), two of which are listed in the Housing Element Sites Inventory. The following table summarizes the affordability and unit capacity assumptions for each parcel.

Sites Inventory Assumptions
Address APN Lower Income
Capacity
Moderate
Income
Capacity
Above
Moderate
Capacity
Total Capacity
201 W California Ave 5643-020-038 - 16 16 32
309 N Orange St 5643-020-039 - 30 30 60
315 N Orange St 5643-020-040 N/A
Total Assumed Site Capacity 0 46 46 92
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6 Remaining Sites Inventory Capacity
Lower Income
Capacity
Moderate
Income
Capacity
Above
Moderate
Capacity
Total Capacity
Total Proposed Site Capacity - - - -
Total Sites Inventory Capacity - 46 46 92
Capacity Surplus (+)/Deficit (-) - -46 -46 -92
Total Project Capacity (Mixed Used Building Site + Potential Public Park Site) The overall Project results in a net decrease in lower income and moderate-income unit capacity and a net increase in above moderate-income and total unit capacity. There is a net decrease of 371 lower income units and 75 moderate income units and a net increase of 535 above moderate-income units. The Project also results in a net increase of 89 total units.

Remaining Sites Inventory Capacity for the Project
Lower Income
Capacity
Moderate
Income
Capacity
Above
Moderate
Capacity
Total Capacity
Total Proposed Project Capacity 72 - 610 682
Total Assumed Sites Inventory
Capacity 443 75 75 593
Capacity Surplus (+)/Deficit (-) -371 -75 +535 +89
No Net Loss
State law requires jurisdictions to ensure that sufficient adequate site capacity is available to accommodate the remaining RHNA by income category. This requires a careful accounting of development on the sites identified in the Housing Element and residential projects throughout the jurisdiction. Tables A, B, and C reflect the City’s accounting of all residential development in the City to assess remaining RHNA and maintenance of site capacity. Based on the City’s overall progress towards its RHNA (see Table A) and remaining sites inventory capacity (Table B), there will not be enough capacity to accommodate the shortfall (Table C). Table C shows there is a shortfall of 49 moderate income units. According to Government Code Section 65863, a No Net Loss Finding will be required at the time of project approval. The City will also need to identify and make available adequate sites by income level within 180 days of project approval.
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7 Table A: Remaining RHNA
1 VLI + LI MI AMI Total
2 RHNA 5,602 2,249 5,574 13,425
3 Non-Sites Inventory Sites
4 Year Reported Progress - Permitted Projects (Table B APR) 5 Projection Period (Jun 30, 2021 - Oct 14, 2021) - - 98 98 6 2021 2 - 61 63
7 2022 512 - 612 1,124
8 2023 - - 249 249
9 2024 67 - 220 287
10 Subtotal 514 - 1,020 1,534
11 RHNA Credit
12 Completed/Under Construction 9 - 243 252
13 Units Approved/Entitled 11 - 466 477
14 Subtotal 20 - 709 729
15 Year Projects approved/entitled anticipated to pull permits (Table A and A2 APR) 16 Projects with Complete Applications 129 - 964 1,093
17 Projects with Entitlements Only - - 40 40
18 Subtotal 129 - 1,004 1,133
19 Current Year Progress
20 ADR & DRB Projects (Jan-Apr 29, 2025) 3 2 40 45
21 Subtotal 3 2 40 45
22 Total 666 2 2,773 3,441
23 Sites Inventory Sites (Total Site Capacity)
24 Reported Progress - Permitted Projects (Table B APR) 25 2021 (Oct - Dec) - - 30 30
26 2022 3 - 47 50
27 2023 - - 50 50
28 2024 - - 27 27
29 Subtotal 3 - 154 130
30 Projects approved/entitled anticipated to pull permits (Tables A and A2 APR) 31 Projects with Complete Applications 10 - 367 377
32 Projects with Entitlements Only 24 - 194 218
33 Subtotal 34 - 561 595
34 Current Year Progress
35 ADR & DRB Projects (Jan-Apr 29, 2025) - - - -
36 Subtotal - - - -
37 Total 37 - 715 725
38 Remaining RHNA to Date
39 Remaining (Non-Sites Inventory + Sites Inventory Sites - RHNA) 40 4,899 2,247 2,086 9,259
41 42 Proposed Projects RHNA
43 1286 Boynton - - 6 6
44 2817 Montrose 4 - 38 42
45 820 N Central - - 23 23
46 208 Arden - - 41 41
47 212 Arden - - 41 41
48 340 N Central - - 20 20
49 2760 Hermosa 2 - 10 12
50 1714 Del Valle* - - 1 1
51 1311 Swarthmore* - - 1 1
52 1313 Swarthmore* - - 1 1
53 1315 Swarthmore* - - 1 1
54 517 Wilson - - 2 2
55 441 Glenoaks 3 3 17 23
56 445 Glenoaks 3 - 17 20
57 1204 Spazier - - 1 1
58 212 California - - - -
59 216 N Central Ave - - -
60 220 N Central Ave - - - -
61 236 N Central 72 - 610 682
62 201 W California - - - -
63 309 N Orange St - - - -
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8 Table A: Remaining RHNA
1 VLI + LI MI AMI Total
64 315 N Orange St* - - - -
65 Subtotal 84 3 830 917
66 Remaining RHNA with Proposed Projects
67 4,815 2,244 1,256 8,342
*Not a Housing Element Sites Inventory Site
Purple = Mixed-Use Building Site Parcels
Green = Potential Public Park Site Parcels
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9 Table B: Remaining Capacity
1 VLI + LI MI AMI Total
2 Identified Capacity from Sites
3 Proposed Projects 61 - 900 961
4 ADUs 868 26 378 1,272
5 Vacant and Underutilized Sites 4,352 2,317 4,211 10,880 6 Subtotal 5,281 2,343 5,489 13,113
7 Sites Inventory RHNA from Permitted or Entitled Projects 8 Permitted Projects - - 153 153
9 Projects with Complete Applications 10 - 109 119
10 Projects with Entitlements Only 3 - 135 138
11 ADR & DRB Projects (Jan-Apr 29, 2025) - - - -
12 Subtotal 13 - 397 410
19 Remaining Sites Inventory Capacity to Date
20 5,268 2,343 5,092 12,703
21 22 Sites Inventory Capacity from Proposed Projects
23 1286 Boynton - - 4 4
24 2817 Montrose 4 - 38 42
25 820 N Central - 23 23 46
26 208 Arden - 12 12 24
27 212 Arden - 23 23 46
28 340 N Central - 15 15 30
29 2760 Hermosa - - 5 5
30 517 Wilson - - 2 2
31 441 Glenoaks - - 4 4
32 445 Glenoaks - - 4 4
33 212 California 265 - - 265
34 216 N Central Ave - 14 14 28
35 220 N Central Ave - 15 15 30
36 236 N Central 178 - - 178
37 201 W California - 16 16 32
38 309 N Orange St - 30 30 60
40 Subtotal 447 148 205 800
41 Remaining Sites Inventory Capacity with Proposed Projects 41 4,821 2,195 4,887 11,903
Purple = Mixed-Use Building Site Parcels
Green = Potential Public Park Site Parcels
Table C: No Net Loss Calculation
VLI + LI MI AMI Total
Remaining Capacity (Table B) 4,821 2,195 4,887 11,903
Remaining RHNA (Table A) 4,815 2,244 1,256 8,342
No Net Loss Calculation (Current Surplus/Deficit) 6 (49) 3,631 3,561 Originally estimated surplus/deficit 203 94 763 1,060
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IMPORTANT NOTES:

A. This project was previously routed by Mark Berry, February 14, 2022, as a DRC request for comment. If comments have not changed, please re-forward with a revised date for the record.

2. Publicly Accessible Open Space: DSP § 5.3.1 requires the project to provide open space equivalent to 20% of the overall site, or 32,301 square feet of open space. The project provides 71,708 square feet of open space, which exceeds the amount required. Per DSP § 5.3.2, at least 50% of the 162 of 394 required open space shall be publicly Revised 23 June 2025 –VE
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X A. CITY ATTORNEY
G. INFORMATION SERVICES
(Wireless Telecom)
B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: H. PUBLIC WORKS (ADMINISTRATION):

X E. FIRE ENGINEERING (PSC) K. OTHER:

F. GLENDALE WATER & POWER:
 (1) STATE-Alcohol Beverage
Control (ABC)
X  (1) Water  (2) Tribal Consultations (EIFs)
X  (2) Electric  (3) City Clerk’s Office

ENTITLEMENT(S) REQUESTED
Variance Case No.: Tentative Tract/Parcel Map No.:

AUP/CUP Case No.: Zone Change/GPA:

ADR/DRB Case No.: Other:

PDBP-005412-
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COMMENTS:

This office DOES NOT have any comment.

This office HAS the following comments/conditions.  (See attached Dept. Master List) Date:______7/17/25_____________
Print Name:__Fred Zohrehvand___
Title:_____Principal Mobility Planner__Dept.__CDD____Tel.:______8328__ a. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
1. Project is a Mixed-Use development: Based on information provided, Please advise the applicant to refer to the City Transportation Analysis
Guidelines https://www.glendaleplan.com/transportation-guidelines and submit VMT analysis memo for our review.

Please note that the local traffic impact must be commented by the PW/ Traffic Engineer.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or require further clarification. b. CASE SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS: (these are not standard code requirements) 1.
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INTERDEPARTMENTAL COMMUNICATION

NOTE: If project comments are not received by the due date, it will be assumed that your department has no comments.

POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT(S):

PROPOSED MITIGATION MEASURE(S):

The following mitigation measures are required to reduce adverse environmental effects to less than significant. (Please do not include code requirements listed in comment below):

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

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Building and Safety – COLIN LEUNG, ARA SARGSYAN and CELINE

SARKISLOO
Neighborhood Services –JESSICA SADA
Design Review & Historic (Glendale Register & Historic Districts) –

JULIANNA DE LA CRUZ
INFORMATION SERVICES DEPT.

Wireless Communications – GORDON ARNOLD
FIRE ENGINEERING – JOVAN DIAZ, SITA PARTAMIAN and DAVE STIMSON GLENDALE WATER AND POWER:

PUBLIC WORKS:

Engineering & Land Development – ARMEN AVAZIAN, SARKIS
OGANESYAN, SOROUSH SHEIKHLAR and RUEL VILLALUNA
Traffic – PASTOR CASANOVA, TOMMY CHOW and AREK

STATE ABC – Esther Alvarez ([email protected]), TRIBAL CONSULTATION (EIF Applications Only) –
THCP Officer (Tribal Historic and Cultural Preservation Department, Fernandeno Tataviam Band of Mission Indians)
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7 JOSEPH ONTIVEROS (Cultural Resource Director, Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians)
LINDA CANDELARIA (Co-Chairwoman, Gabrielino-Tongva Tribe) (Sample Letters on Planning Share: ..\..\..\..\Environmental\Tribal Consultation Sample Letters)
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IMPORTANT NOTES:

A. This project was previously routed by Mark Berry, February 14, 2022, as a DRC request for comment. If comments have not changed, please re-forward with a revised date for the record.

2. Publicly Accessible Open Space: DSP § 5.3.1 requires the project to provide open space equivalent to 20% of the overall site, or 32,301 square feet of open space. The project provides 71,708 square feet of open space, which exceeds the amount required. Per DSP § 5.3.2, at least 50% of the 169 of 394 required open space shall be publicly Revised 23 June 2025 –VE
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X A. CITY ATTORNEY
G. INFORMATION SERVICES
(Wireless Telecom)
B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: H. PUBLIC WORKS (ADMINISTRATION):

X E. FIRE ENGINEERING (PSC) K. OTHER:

F. GLENDALE WATER & POWER:
 (1) STATE-Alcohol Beverage
Control (ABC)
X  (1) Water  (2) Tribal Consultations (EIFs)
X  (2) Electric  (3) City Clerk’s Office

ENTITLEMENT(S) REQUESTED
Variance Case No.: Tentative Tract/Parcel Map No.:

AUP/CUP Case No.: Zone Change/GPA:

ADR/DRB Case No.: Other:

PDBP-005412-
2025

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COMMENTS:

This office DOES NOT have any comment.

This office HAS the following comments/conditions.  (See attached Dept. Master List) Date: 7/16/25
Print Name: Jessica Sada
Title: Admin. Associate Dept. Neighborhood Services, CDD Tel.: 818-937-8167 a. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
1.
b. CASE SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS: (these are not standard code requirements) 1.
c. SUGGESTED CONDITIONS: (may or may not be adopted by the Hearing Officer) 1.
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POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT(S):

PROPOSED MITIGATION MEASURE(S):

The following mitigation measures are required to reduce adverse environmental effects to less than significant. (Please do not include code requirements listed in comment below):

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

CASE No.:_____________ Property Address: ______________________________ Name/Signature_______________________________Date:___________________ Title:_______________________Dept._____________ Tel. (Ext.):______________ 173 of 394
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6 POINT PERSON – DEPARTMENTS/DIVISION
CITY ATTORNEY – GILLIAN VAN MUYDEN (Miah Yun and Yvette Neukian, Alternates)
CITY CLERK – KAREN CORTES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:

Building and Safety – COLIN LEUNG, ARA SARGSYAN and CELINE

SARKISLOO
Neighborhood Services –JESSICA SADA
Design Review & Historic (Glendale Register & Historic Districts) –

JULIANNA DE LA CRUZ
INFORMATION SERVICES DEPT.

Wireless Communications – GORDON ARNOLD
FIRE ENGINEERING – JOVAN DIAZ, SITA PARTAMIAN and DAVE STIMSON GLENDALE WATER AND POWER:

PUBLIC WORKS:

Engineering & Land Development – ARMEN AVAZIAN, SARKIS
OGANESYAN, SOROUSH SHEIKHLAR and RUEL VILLALUNA
Traffic – PASTOR CASANOVA, TOMMY CHOW and AREK

STATE ABC – Esther Alvarez ([email protected]), TRIBAL CONSULTATION (EIF Applications Only) –
THCP Officer (Tribal Historic and Cultural Preservation Department, Fernandeno Tataviam Band of Mission Indians)
JOSEPH ONTIVEROS (Cultural Resource Director, Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians)
LINDA CANDELARIA (Co-Chairwoman, Gabrielino-Tongva Tribe) (Sample Letters on Planning Share: ..\..\..\..\Environmental\Tribal Consultation Sample Letters)
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IMPORTANT NOTES:

A. This project was previously routed by Mark Berry, February 14, 2022, as a DRC request for comment. If comments have not changed, please re-forward with a revised date for the record.

2. Publicly Accessible Open Space: DSP § 5.3.1 requires the project to provide open space equivalent to 20% of the overall site, or 32,301 square feet of open space. The project provides 71,708 square feet of open space, which exceeds the amount required. Per DSP § 5.3.2, at least 50% of the 184 of 394 required open space shall be publicly Revised 23 June 2025 –VE
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6. Additional Open Space: The project proposes 682 dwelling units, which requires 95,480 square feet of additional open space. The project provides 58,311 square feet of additional open space as common outdoor space and private balconies. The project asserts a waiver for the deviation.
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X A. CITY ATTORNEY
G. INFORMATION SERVICES
(Wireless Telecom)
B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: H. PUBLIC WORKS (ADMINISTRATION):

F. GLENDALE WATER & POWER:
• (1) STATE-Alcohol Beverage
Control (ABC)
X • (1) Water • (2) Tribal Consultations (EIFs)
X • (2) Electric • (3) City Clerk’s Office

ENTITLEMENT(S) REQUESTED
Variance Case No.: Tentative Tract/Parcel Map No.:

AUP/CUP Case No.: Zone Change/GPA:

ADR/DRB Case No.: Other:

PDBP-005412-
2025

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COMMENTS:

This office DOES NOT have any comment.


This office HAS the following comments/conditions.  (See attached Dept. Master List) Date: July 21, 2025
Print Name: Pastor Casanova, T.E. CC: Tommy Chow,T.E.

Title: Principal Traffic Engineer Dept. Public Works-Traffic Engineering Tel.: 818-937-8324
 SEE PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED COMMENTS (dated March 1, 2022), attached with this file. a. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
1.
2.
3.
b. CASE SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS: (these are not standard code requirements) 1.
c. SUGGESTED CONDITIONS: (may or may not be adopted by the Hearing Officer) 1.
2.

Previous 2022 additional comment (a.1) regarding a Local Transportation Analysis (LTA) has been satisfied. LTA has been submitted, reviewed, and finalized. Applicant to integrate final circulation recommendations in the LTA. All other 2022 comments are still open.  SEE PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED COMMENTS (dated March 1, 2022), attached with this file. 187 of 394
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POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT(S):

PROPOSED MITIGATION MEASURE(S):

The following mitigation measures are required to reduce adverse environmental effects to less than significant. (Please do not include code requirements listed in comment below):

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

CASE No.:_____________ Property Address: ______________________________ Name/Signature_______________________________Date:___________________ Title:_______________________Dept._____________ Tel. (Ext.):______________ 188 of 394
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6 POINT PERSON – DEPARTMENTS/DIVISION
CITY ATTORNEY – GILLIAN VAN MUYDEN (Miah Yun and Yvette Neukian, Alternates)
CITY CLERK – KAREN CORTES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:

Building and Safety – COLIN LEUNG, ARA SARGSYAN and CELINE

SARKISLOO
Neighborhood Services –JESSICA SADA
Design Review & Historic (Glendale Register & Historic Districts) –

JULIANNA DE LA CRUZ
INFORMATION SERVICES DEPT.

Wireless Communications – GORDON ARNOLD
FIRE ENGINEERING – JOVAN DIAZ, SITA PARTAMIAN and DAVE STIMSON GLENDALE WATER AND POWER:

PUBLIC WORKS:

Engineering & Land Development – ARMEN AVAZIAN, SARKIS
OGANESYAN, SOROUSH SHEIKHLAR and RUEL VILLALUNA
Traffic – PASTOR CASANOVA, TOMMY CHOW and AREK

INTER-DEPARTMENTAL COMMUNICATION

PROJECT CONDITIONS AND COMMENTS
Project Project
Address: 236 N Central Ave Case No.:

If project comments are not received by the due date, it will be assumed that your department has no comments.

COMMENTS:

This office DOES NOT have any comment.

This office HAS the following comments/conditions.  (See attached Dept. Master List) Date: March 21, 2022
Print Name: Pastor Casanova, T.E. CC: Mark Anthony Bueno, P.E.

Title: Principal Traffic Engineer Dept. Public Works-Traffic Engineering Tel.: 818-937-8324
a. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
 1. A local transportation analysis may be required. At a minimum, applicant is required to prepare a trip generation calculation using ITE trip generation rates or local rates (if available). Trip generation calculation shall include any trip reductions as applicable to the project (e.g., existing use trip credit) and submitted to Public Works Traffic Engineering for review. A local transportation analysis will be required if the project generates at least 50 net-new peak hour vehicle trips.
 2. Project applicant should provide truck loading area on-site for commercial component and for residents moving in/out. The location of loading area(s) should be specified on the plan.
 3. Project should include bike racks, particularly near Central Avenue to supplement existing bike lanes.
b. CASE SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS: (these are not standard code requirements)  1.
c. SUGGESTED CONDITIONS: (may or may not be adopted by the Hearing Officer)  1. The contractor shall not store trash bins, construction equipment, construction materials, or construction vehicles (concrete truck, dump truck, etc.) on City’s Right-OfWay (sidewalk, parkway, or street) without first obtaining a “Street-Use” permit from the Public Works - Engineering Division. Permit must be displayed at job site.  2. An approved Construction Traffic Control plan shall be required for use during project construction. The plan shall identify all traffic control measures, signs, and delineators to be implemented by the construction contractor through the duration of demolition and PC
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Dennis Joe
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City of Glendale
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Glendale, CA 91206
Re: 236 N. Central Avenue Project - AB 130 CEQA Statutory Exemption Dear Dennis:

This letter explains the recently enacted and effective CEQA statutory exemption for infill housing projects (Public Resources Code (“PRC”) § 21080.66) contained in Assembly Bill 130, and further explains why the 236 N. Central Avenue project meets each standard/criteria of the exemption and is, therefore, statutorily exempt from CEQA. This letter, which serves as notice that the project is statutorily exempt pursuant to Section 21080.66, (a) obviates the City of Glendale’s (“City”) ongoing preparation of an environmental impact report, and (b) triggers certain statutory timelines.

First, pursuant to Section 21080.66, the City is obligated to notify California Native American tribes that are traditionally and culturally affiliated with the project site and invite the tribes to consult on the project’s potential effects on cultural resources within 14 days after the project is deemed complete. Here, because the project’s application was deemed complete on January 31, 2025, the City has 14 days from receipt of this letter to send the formal notice and invitation to consult via certified mail and email to each California Native American tribe. (PRC § 21080.66(b)(1).) The applicant his happy to assist with preparing the notice.

Second, after completion of the required consultation, the City has thirty (30) days to approve the project under the Permit Streamlining Act. (Govt. Code § 65950 [a public agency “shall approve or disapprove the project” thirty (30) days “from the conclusion of the process outlined in” PRC § 21080.66(b) if a project is exempt pursuant to that section].) I. PRC § 21080.66 Eligibility
As shown in the table below, the project meets each standard/criteria for the PRC § 21080.66 in-fill statutory exemption.

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Dennis Joe
July 11, 2025

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