Glendora City Council
February 8, 2022

AKM Prop. 21-1095
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STAFF REPORT
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS DATE: FEBRUARY 8, 2022
FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT(S): CITYWIDE
SUBJECT: ANNUAL GENERAL PLAN PROGRESS REPORT AND HOUSING ELEMENT

IMPLEMENTATION ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council:

1. Receive and file the General Plan Annual Progress Report and the Housing Element Implementation Annual Progress Report; and

2. Authorize staff to file the reports with the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of the report is to provide an update on the City’s progress towards implementing policies and programs identified in the General Plan. The report also includes an update on housing units constructed over the past year.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY / PREVIOUS ACTIONS
In accordance with California Government Code Section 65400(a)(2), the City is required to submit a General Plan Annual Progress Report to the local legislative body (City Council), the State’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on the status of the General Plan, its implementation progress, and how the City is meeting the region’s housing needs. The report is due to the State by April 1, 2022.

DISCUSSION
General Plans are often referred to as the blueprint: for the community, and serve as the comprehensive, long-range plan that provides the framework for future physical growth and enhancement. These longterm goals - divided across the various thematic elements - have multiple tasks with different timelines and milestones.

State law requires every city in California to maintain a General Plan to guide the long-term physical, social, and economic growth of the community. In 2007, the City of Glendora completed a comprehensive update to the General Plan, known as “Community Plan 2025”. The update was a community-driven process that identified strategic goals and priorities pertaining to new development and the quality of life in Glendora.

Due to the General Plan’s document size, it was not made an attachment to this report, however it is available on the City’s Planning Division webpage (link: http://www.cityofglendora.org/departmentsservices/planning/applications-documents/general-plan-specific-plans/glendora-general-plan).

The General Plan includes seven mandatory elements, or chapters, as required by State law: Land Use, Housing, Circulation, Open Space and Recreation, Safety, Conservation, and Noise. It also includes two optional elements: Air Quality and Historic Preservation. All General Plan elements, except for the Item #10. Page 1
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Housing Element, may be updated whenever deemed necessary and appropriate by a city, but no more than four times per year. Because it is the long-term policy document for the growth of the community, each amendment should be carefully considered. The Housing Element is updated every eight years on a schedule that is mandated by State law. The City Council approved an updated Housing Element in November 2013. The Housing Element is currently in the process of being updated to cover the period 2021 through 2029.

The purpose of the report is to provide an update on the City’s progress towards implementing policies and programs identified in the General Plan. The report is also required to include an update on housing units constructed over the past year. State agencies use the annual progress report to identify statewide trends in land use and to analyze how local planning and development activities relate to statewide planning goals and policies. The State Department of HCD also uses the annual progress report to track housing information, including the City’s progress toward accommodating is fair share of regional housing needs as identified through the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA).

FISCAL IMPACT
Staff resources were required to prepare the Annual General Plan Progress Report, which is required by State law. There are no other costs associated with the report.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) states that an activity is not subject to CEQA if the activity is not a project. Section 15378(b)(5) specifies that projects do not include organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. The 2020 General Plan Annual Report is an administrative activity. It does not authorize new development or otherwise result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. Therefore, the report is not a project as defined by CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) and is not subject to CEQA per CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).

Prepared By Hans Friedel, Senior Planner
Concurs With Mark Davis, Planning Commission
Reviewed By Jeff Kugel, Community Development Director
Certified to Availability of Funds Marie Ricci, Administrative Services Director/City Treasurer Approved By Adam Raymond, City Manager
Legal Review William W. Wynder, City Attorney
CEQA Review Jeff Kugel, Community Development Director
ATTACHMENTS:

A. 2021 General Plan Progress Report
B. 2021 Housing Element Implementation Progress Report
C. Staff Presentation Slides
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Annual General Plan and Housing
Element Progress Report - 2021
Acknowledgements
City of Glendora City of Glendora
City of Glendora
Community Development Department
116 East Foothill Blvd
Glendora, CA 91741
626.914.8214
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City Council
Karen Davis
Mayor
Gary Boyer
Mayor Pro-Tem
Michael Allawos
Council Member
David Fredendall
Council Member
Mendell Thompson
Council Member
Planning Commission
Mark Davis
Chair
Paulette Koss
Vice Chair
Veronica Becerra
Commissioner
Kurt Norwood
Commissioner
Brian Ursettie
Commissioner

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City Staff
City Administration
Adam Raymond
City Manager
Community Development Department
Jeff Kugel
Director of Community Development
Mark Carnahan
City Planner
Hans Friedel
Senior Planner
David Collett
Building Official

Valerie Escalante
Economic Development Housing Manager
Steven Mateer
Transportation Manager
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Table of Contents
Introduction............................................................................................................................................... 5 General Plan Implementation Status .................................................................................................. 7 Land Use Element.................................................................................................................................... 8 Circulation Element...............................................................................................................................15 Housing Element....................................................................................................................................21 Conservation Element ..........................................................................................................................28 Safety Element........................................................................................................................................30 Noise Element.........................................................................................................................................31 Open Space and Recreation Element...............................................................................................33 Air Quality Element................................................................................................................................39 Historic Preservation Element............................................................................................................40 Additional Notes.....................................................................................................................................42 Item #10. Page 6
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Introduction
Executive Summary
The General Plan Annual Progress Report summarizes the City of Glendora’s progress towards implementing the goals and policies of “Community Plan 2025”, the City’s General Plan. It covers the period from January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021. The report also reviews the activities of the Community Development Department.

This report is prepared in compliance with California Government Code Section 65400(b) which mandates that all cities and counties submit to the State Office of Planning and Research an Annual Report on the status and implementation of the General Plan.

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Background Information
Glendora is 19.6 square miles in area. The City is in the central and eastern part of Los Angeles County, about 30 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles. It is bounded by the San Gabriel Mountains to the north and east; Arrow Highway to the South; and Citrus and Barranca Avenues to the west. Cities bordering Glendora include Azusa, San Dimas, and Covina. The City of Glendora is provided regional access by two major highways: the I-210 interstate freeway and the 57 highway. These freeways connect to other major interstate freeways such as the I-10 and I-5 highways and the state route SR-60 which provide access to major employment centers including downtown Los Angeles and Orange and San Bernardino Counties.

Glendora began as a small citrus-producing community until the 1950s, when the community gradually transformed into a more diversified residential-based community. Glendora has grown from a small community of approximately 2,000 residents around the time of its incorporation in 1911 to 51,540 residents as of the January 2021 per the State of California, Department of Finance estimate. According to the State, the City population decreased by 0.7% between January 2020 and 2021 (51,879 to 51,540).

Glendora remains a family-oriented community with large parks and open space, excellent public and private schools, and one of the lowest crime rates in the region. In addition, Glendora residents benefit from comprehensive community services, including a state-of-the-art library.

Glendora is noted for its community spirit and extensive citizen participation in community life, reflected in its motto "Pride of the Foothills."
The issues addressed by Community Plan 2025 will work towards achieving this vision by adhering to the values providing excellent housing, education, employment, and recreation opportunities plus the mission of providing a safe, convenient, and attractive community for those that live, work, or visit Glendora.

Document Organization | The document is organized with each General Plan element comprising a chapter. Specific City actions and programs are described first followed by the relevant General Plan Goals and Policies that they further, advance, and support.

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General Plan Implementation Status
California Government Code Section 65400 requires planning agencies to provide an annual report to their legislative body, the Office of Planning and Research (OPR), and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on the status of their General Plan and their progress in its implementation. The report must detail the progress in meeting the jurisdiction’s share of regional housing needs and address efforts by the local agency towards removing governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing.

The purpose of the Annual Progress Report is to assess how the City of Glendora’s General Plan is being implemented in accordance with adopted goals, policies, and implementation measures; identify any necessary adjustments or modifications to the General Plan as a means to improve local implementation; provide a correlation between land use decisions that have been made during the 12-month reporting period and the goals, policies, and implementation measures contained in the General Plan; and to provide information regarding local agency progress in meeting its share of regional housing needs.

The City completed a comprehensive General Plan update in 2007, known as Community Plan 2025. In 2013 the City completed an update to its Housing Element for 2013-2021 and received certification of the document from HCD. The Housing Element is currently in the process of being updated. This section outlines the progress the City has made from January 2021 through December 2021 to implement the goals and policies of the General Plan.

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Land Use Element
The primary purpose of the Land Use Element is to delegate general distribution and extent of various land uses within the City of Glendora, which will shape the way it develops and redevelops over the next years. The Land Use Element includes decisions about type, intensity and general distribution of uses of land for housing, commercial, business, industry, open space, public, and other uses. The Land Use Element includes several focus areas that were identified as areas of change in the planning area given the development pressures, the implementation of community goals, and proximity to transit. It will highlight several, locally significant projects that are achieving the General Plan’s goals and policies.

Land Use Projects Progress Updates
Clearwater Glendora Residential Care Facility, 333 W Dawson Ave | In 2017, the Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit and Development Plan Review for a 150-bed community care Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) at 333 West Dawson Avenue New houses under
construction in La Colina
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under project number (PLN16-0046). The facility consists of two-story 48,248 square foot north building and a two-story 57,110 square feet south buildings with 13,348 square feet of outdoor recreation area. The project site has an existing General Plan (Community Plan 2025) land use designation of Civic/Institutional and a zoning designation of Medical Services (MS). It is a redevelopment of the Casa Carmen Guest Home, a former 9,122 square-foot, Community Care Facility (Adult Resident Facility/Developmentally Disabled) licensed for 81 beds. In 2018, the Planning Commission approved a time extension for the project as well as minor changes to operation and exterior design of the facility under project number (PLN18-0017). Building permits were issued in June of 2021 and the project is currently under construction.

The new facility will operate as an Assisted Living Facility, which refers to a combination of housing, personalized supportive services, and health-related care designed to respond to the individual needs of those who require help with activities of daily living. An RCFE is a voluntarily chosen housing arrangement where 75% of residents are 60 years old or older and where different levels of care and supervision are given, as agreed to at the time of admission. RCFEs or Assisted Living Facilities must meet care and safety standards set by the State and are licensed and inspected by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (CCL). Within the facility there will be options for those that need fewer services (Independent Living) but all units will receive housekeeping, meals, and on-site health services.

Clearwater Residential Care Facility Under Construction and Rendering Elevation courtesy Robert Hidey Architects
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affordability levels and densities the respond to the various needs of future residents.
 Goal LU-10: Quality infill development:

Policy LU-10.1: Ensure the design and development of infill projects compliments existing development in terms of scale, character, and pedestrian quality.

Citrus Oak Residential Subdivision, 1237 Bonnie Cove Avenue | This was a proposal by Clearwater Communities to Amend the Glendora General Plan (Community Plan 2025) Land Use Element; Zone Change and establishment of site-specific development standards; Development Plan Review; and Tentative Tract Map (No. 74990) for the development of a new subdivision consisting of 30 detached, two-story homes on fee-simple on 4.2 acres. The project was approved in September and October 2021.

Sample Citrus Oaks Homes
Elevation courtesy Clearwater Communities
 Goal LU-10: Quality Infill:
o Policy LU10.3: Evaluate the potential for developing a Specific Plan for the Arrow Highway Corridor to maximize infill development opportunities.

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 Goal LU-4: Expanded residential development opportunities:
o Policy LU-5.2: Provide for expanded infill residential opportunities in appropriately designated areas in the City.

New Medical Office Building, 210 South Grand Avenue | In October, the City Council approved a series of applications to allow construction of a new 20,974-square-foot, 3-story medical office building with first floor parking and shared surface parking within an existing medical office complex. The proposal required the following amendments and approvals:

1. General Plan Amendment to unify three parcels to a single land use designation by changing the General Plan land use designation of Parcels A & B from General Commercial to Civic Institutional.

2. A Zone Change to unify all three parcels by changing the zoning designation on Parcel A from C-3 (H) (retail commercial - height overlay), Parcel B from C- (retail commercial) and Parcel C from MS (medical services) to PR (Planned Redevelopment).

3. Development Plan Review to allow the construction of a non-residential building over 5,000 feet and to allow the establishment of a PR zone (Planned Redevelopment).

4. Lot Line Adjustment (LLA) to consolidate the three existing lots (Parcels A, B, and C) into one.

5. Environmental determination for project related items (CEQA Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration).
 Goal LU-11: Rehabilitation and enhancement of existing land uses:
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o Policy LU-11.3: Evaluate development standards for South Grand Avenue and Foothill Boulevard and revise standards, encourage revitalization, intensification and density.

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 Goal LU-18: Compatibility of adjacent land uses:
o Policy LU-18.3: Encourage land uses that are complimentary in form and function with existing development.
 Goal LU-28: Establishment of central nodes of commercial and employment activity.

New Medical Office Building
Rendering courtesy OSCA INC
Land Use Policy Progress Updates
5G Deployment | In 2021, staff along with the City Attorney’s office, researched and drafted a new ordinance to regulate wireless telecommunication facilities on private property. With the deployment of fifth generation (5G) wireless technology, the demand for such wireless installations, particularly small wireless facilities (or “SWFs”), is expected to grow exponentially over the next several years to support the expansion of home streaming video, social media, drones, self-driving cars and the Internet of Things (IoT) serving homes, businesses, educational institutions, and public sector organizations. To accommodate this expansion, the telecommunications industry will install small cell 5G (fifth generation) technology.

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The City’s existing Glendora Municipal Code regulations and standards for dealing with SWFs on private and non-ROW property are lacking or outdated. This is particularly true considering significant changes in law implemented by the Federal Communications Commission. In 2018, the FCC released a ruling limiting state and local oversight of SWFs on public and private property. In response, in March 2019 the City Council adopted new Chapter 13.20 (Wireless Telecommunications Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way) into Title 13 of the Glendora Municipal Code for the governance of telecommunications installations in the public right-of-way. That Chapter, however, does not pertain to wireless telecommunications installations on private property. A new ordinance will be brought before Planning Commission and City Council in 2022.  Goal LU-9: Attraction of high-tech businesses and industry:
o Policy LU-9.1: Provide for flexible land use development regulations and standards that provide for the specialized facilities needs of high technology business and industry.
o Policy LU-9.3: Ensure the City of Glendora periodically evaluates the specific development requirements of high-tech businesses.

Miscellaneous Land Use Updates
Remaining LRPMP Sites | The City’s last two remaining sites from the Long Range Property Management Plan (LRPMP) of the Successor Agency to the Glendora Redevelopment Agency (RDA) implementation were sold in the last year. Site No. 4, which is three vacant parcels located on Parker and Route 66 and identified as the “Parker Site”, received final approval for sale from the County Oversight Board in March 2019, received an entitlement for 8 residential units and a 1000 square foot commercial building and closed escrow on May 12, 2021. The second site, Site No. 7 is a portion of an existing shopping center located on Amelia and Route 66, identified as the “Amelia Site”. Final approval for sale of the Amelia site was granted by the County Oversight Board on February 13, 2020 and the transaction closed on August 21, 2020. The property was sold to a regionally recognized health care provider with plans to improve the existing building and operate a medical facility with medical office space.

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pandemic. The Small Business and Non-Profit Rescue Grant Programs provided grants from $5,000-$25,000 to be used as working capital to cover the day-to-day business operating expenses such as rent/lease payments, mortgage payments, payroll and benefit costs, utility expenses, or expenses incurred to adopt safer operating procedures. Non-profits could also utilize the grant for direct service provision to the community. To date, 69 local businesses have been awarded a grant resulting in the City and Chamber awarding nearly $1,600,000 in financial assistance to small businesses and nearly $150,000 to six non-profit organizations.  Goal LU-11: Rehabilitation and enhancement of existing land uses. o Policy LU.2: Provide for a comprehensive review of City-owned property to determine redevelopment potential.

Glendora Village Parklet Program | City completed the implementation of a Parklet Program Manual as well as installation of seven parklets within the Glendora Village. These parklets link economic development, land use, and transportation to create a more economically and socially vibrant Village. The parklets helped stabilize restaurants during the pandemic and are poised to further support economic activity upon completion of the Metro L (Gold) Line Extension. o Policy LU-15.1: Promote the pedestrian utilization of the Village area through incorporation of improved and expanded pedestrian walkways, plazas and other pedestrian-oriented facilities.
o LU-14.3: Encourage the creation of nighttime and weekend activity within the Village.
o Encourage the development of retail and entertainment uses in the downtown area that provide for the needs of local residents and adjacent communities.

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Circulation Element
Source Foothill Gold Line E-News Update, 2021
The Circulation Element defines the transportation needs of the City and presents a comprehensive transportation plan to accommodate those needs. The transportation plan consists not only of the physical transportation system itself, such as streets, highways, bicycle routes and sidewalks, but also to the various modes of transportation, such as cars, buses, trucks (goods movement), rail, bicycles, ridesharing and walking, as well. Circulation also refers to the movement of people and goods and products within and through the City. The circulation and transportation system plays an important role in shaping the overall structure and form of the City, in that it both divides and connects land uses at the same time. The planned extension of the Metro Gold Line light rail line to Montclair is also described since the extension will come through the planning area.

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Circulation Element Progress Updates
Roadway Safety Plan Grant | The City received a grant to develop Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) through Caltrans Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP). The purpose of the LRSP is to create a framework to systematically identify and analyze safety problems and recommend safety improvements. The LRSP provides a proactive approach to addressing safety needs and demonstrates agency responsiveness to safety challenges. The LRSP will result in a prioritized list of improvements and actions that can then utilize HSIP and other funding sources to implement them.
 Goal CIR-1 Safety for motorists and pedestrians on local roadways:
o Policy CIR-1.1: Determine appropriate design of local roadway system considering all potential users including automobile, bicycle, and pedestrian users. o Policy CIR-1.6: Employ traffic calming measures where appropriate to deter speeding.

Coordinated infrastructure development with land use planning | Local land use planning significantly influences the safe and efficient function of the local transportation system. The ability to adequately serve the transportation needs of the community is a primary consideration in land use planning decisions so that impacts of growth and development are reflected by appropriate improvements. City staff continues to review construction designs and plans for the Metro Gold Line Extension. Additionally, the City has met with and is reworking the Covina Metrolink Shuttle to augment Foothill Transit service on Grand Avenue to connect with the new Foothill Transit Center in Covina. The City is also participating in the Arrow Highway Multimodal Regional Corridor Plan with San Dimas, La Verne, Pomona, and Claremont.
 Goal LU-24: Coordinated infrastructure development with land use planning:
o Policy CIR-2.1: Ensure transportation planning is fully evaluated in the context of future land use planning decisions.
o Policy CIR-2.2: Ensure that the evaluation of potential transportation impacts is an integral component of all land use decisions.

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o Policy CIR-2.3: Encourage the sharing of land use and transportation data between the City and adjacent jurisdictions to ensure transportation impacts are properly mitigated.
o Policy CIR-2.9: Incorporate the Gold Line Extension into the local planning program.
o Policy CIR-2.10: Plan for adequate bus service to meet Glendora’s future needs.

Complete Streets Resolution | City Council adopted a Complete Streets resolution which affirmed the City’s commitment to considering all users when engaging in transportation planning and engineering (January 26, 2021)
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Glendora Avenue. Engaged over 570 stakeholders to receive feedback on design, educate residents and stakeholders on various street improvements, and encourage active transportation during the pandemic.

Meda Avenue Closure | The City closed Meda Avenue in partnership with the Glendora Village BID, City’s Economic Development Division, and Public Works Department. This closure calmed traffic in the Village and resulted in new outdoor dining and gathering spaces. City is working on permanent plans to improve Meda Avenue as a pedestrian plaza.

Street Improvements | West Dawson Avenue west of Glendora Avenue, Washington Avenue, Pennsylvania Avenue, and West Mountain View fronting the Fire Station were all resurfaced in 2021.
 Goal CIR-1 Safety for motorists and pedestrians on local roadways:
o Policy CIR-1.1: Determine appropriate design of local roadway system considering all potential users including automobile, bicycle, and pedestrian users. o Policy CIR-1.3: Initiate public education programs that address the following components:
• Pedestrian rights, legal movements.
• Location of bike lanes and routes.
• Youth involvement/programs with Police (e.g. bike rodeos, etc.). o CIR-1.6: Employ traffic calming measures where appropriate to deter speeding.

Local Transit Service Enhancements | Program:

Develop a fixed route local shuttle service, using either public or private franchises. Program: Enhance bus stop facilities with shaded seating areas, waste receptacles and route information – City took delivery of two
replacement dial-a-ride vans and began implementation
of new dispatching software allowing for mobile/online
trip reservations. City purchased first electric bus which will be delivered Spring 2022. Applied for Bus Stop Enhancement Program funds to implement shelters and bus turnout at Citrus College.

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 Goal CIR-2 Coordinated transportation and land use planning:
o Policy CIR-2.5: Support the efforts of the MTA in providing alternative transportation modes within Glendora that would complement land use planning efforts.
o Policy CIR-2.10: Plan for adequate bus service to meet Glendora’s future needs.

ActiveSGV City of the Year Award | Awarded “City of the Year” by ActiveSGV recognizing Glendora’s leadership role in implementation of active and sustainable transportation projects. Of particular note was the five-month demonstration project and the implementation of parklets. o Policy CIR-5.4: Support regional transportation planning including the Gold Line extension, bus network planning, and regional bikeway and hiking networks.

Measure M Funds | Secured $6.6 million in Measure M Subregional Program funds for implementation of Glendora People Movement Project. The People Movement Project is a planned build-out of 10 miles of Urban Trails and first/last mile improvements. Overall, the total cost is estimated at $21 million. The City will continue to seek additional grant funds over the next few years.

ChargeReady Program | Southern California Edison has approved the application for the City to enter the ChargeReady Transport Program. This program will install electric charging infrastructure for the transit fleet at no-cost to the City. The City is working to complete facility design with SoCal Edison, purchase chargers, and plan for electrifying the bus fleet.  Goal CIR-7 Improved access to alternative modes of transportation:
o Policy CIR-7.1: Explore funding for alternative transportation. o Policy CIR-7.2: Enhance alternative transportation services (mini-bus, seniors and private shuttle franchise service).
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Washington Avenue During Resurfacing and West Dawson Avenue After Resurfacing
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Housing Element
The Housing Element represents an awareness of the need within the City of Glendora to assure that housing is provided for all economic segments of the community. The Element also satisfies the legal requirements that housing policy be a part of the General Plan. The Glendora Housing Element complies with the 2013-2021 update cycle for jurisdictions in the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) region.

All cities and counties in California receive a Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) that identifies the number of housing units that must be planned for through the General Plan and zoning. The City is not obligated to construct any housing units; however, it must ensure that zoning and land use policies are in place to allow the mandated number of units to be built.

The City’s ongoing Housing Element compliance is documented by the Housing Element Implementation Annual Progress Report. The report includes the City’s progress toward the RHNA and toward implementing the housing programs that were established in the Housing Element.

Housing Element Progress Updates
Housing Element Update | The housing element law requires that all cities in California engage in detailed planning for their residential needs by including a housing element as part of their general plan. The Glendora Housing Element is one of seven required “elements” of the City’s General Plan. While the General Plan covers long-range planning for the community’s growth and development, the Housing Element is concerned with policies and programs to meet the housing needs of current and future Glendora residents. This means identifying housing needs, barriers to housing development, identifying development sites, and adopting programs to facilitate housing that is affordable to all segments of the community.

The Housing Element is required to be updated on regular schedules, referred to as “cycles.” The Housing Element is subject to detailed statutory requirements including review and certification by the California Department of Community Development. The City of Glendora’s current Housing Element covers the 5th Cycle from October 2013 to October 2021. The upcoming 6th Cycle will cover the period from October 2021 to October 2029.

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The City submitted a draft housing element document to the State in Fall 2021 along with a draft CEQA Initial Study/Negative Declaration. The City held four public workshops in 2021 on the Housing Element update with the Planning Commission and City Council. Finally, the City received review comments on Glendora’s 6th Cycle Housing Element Update from the California Department of Housing and Community Development in November and is working through those comments. City staff also created and updated a webpage dedicated to the Housing Element Update with information, links to the public meetings, and draft documents.

Planning entitled/approved 85 housing units in 2021. Six of those were non-deed restricted, affordable units. The Building Division issued 33 Building Permits and 24 units received final inspections and certificates of occupancy in the calendar year. The Housing Element Implementation 2021 Progress Report Tables contain a complete breakdown of housing activity in Glendora for 2021.

Total New Residential in Glendora 2021
Housing Type Entitled Permitted C/Os
Single Family 41 9 6
ADUs 33 24 18
Multifamily 11 0 0
Totals 85 33 24
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o Policy LU-5.2: Provide for expanded infill residential opportunities in appropriately designated areas in the City.
 Goal LU-10: Quality Infill.
 GOAL 1.0: Assure the quality, safety, and habitability of existing housing and the continued high quality of residential neighborhoods.
 GOAL 3: Provide suitable sites for housing development which can accommodate a range of housing by type, size, location, price, and tenure:
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townhomes, and higher-density apartments, condominiums, and units in mixeduse development. o Policy 3.2: Encourage development of residential uses in strategic proximity to employment, recreational facilities, schools, neighborhood commercial areas, and transportation routes.
o Policy 3.3: Encourage compatible residential development in areas with recyclable or underutilized land.

Senate Bill 9 Policy | On September 16, 2021, California Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 9 (SB 9) into law, which took effect January 1, 2022 (An act to amend Section 66452.6 of, and to add Sections 65852.21 and 66411.7 to, the State Government Code, relating to land use). The purpose of SB 9 is to expand housing production in California by providing a new pathway for homeowners to split a single-family zoned lot into two, and to have up to four dwelling units on those two lots (two per lot). Under SB 9, local agencies must ministerially approve subdivisions of one lot into two (lot splits) and up to two residential units in single-family residential zoning districts, subject to State-specified qualifications and limits. Cities can enforce objective zoning and design standards for new residential dwelling units. Following SB 9’s adoption, staff with the advice of Planning Commission at the November and December 2021 meetings, drafted a policy framework that is intended to explain and clarify the City of Glendora’s objective standards and requirements for SB 9 applications consistent with State law. The City will allow a full-sized primary residence and a secondary residence (capped at 1,000 sf) on each SB 9 lot assuming underlying zoning standards are met. The new units must either match existing architecture or where there are no existing residences, must choose an architectural style commonly found in the City and match that. Nothing in the policy precludes the construction of at least two, 800 square-foot dwelling units on an SB 9 lot.

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Two Possible SB 9 Development Configurations
Staff researched how many single-family lots in Glendora might be eligible for SB 9 applications.

The City of Glendora 2013‐2021 Housing Element includes a Housing Stock Characteristics table (See below). In 2011, 81% of the housing units in Glendora were single-family attached or detached (around 14,000 units). The number of eligible lots is less than the total number of housing units as some may share a lot (attached will). However, lots with single-family residential uses in the Historic Preservation Overlay Zone, multiple-family residence zones, planned developments, and any other non-single-family zone are ineligible for SB 9 applications.

Furthermore, about 70% of Glendora’s homes are owner-occupied – an eligibility requirement for lot splits. Factoring in feasibility issues such as tenant and/or owner occupancy issues; site constraints such as the existing house being situated in a manner that prevents access, parking, or a proportionate lot split; and hillside areas within very-high fire zones where adequate mitigation might be infeasible; the actual number of residential lots where SB 9 is a viable option is lower than the total number of single-family attached and detached units in the city. Staff estimates that an SB 9 application might be an option for up to 10,000 lots – a very liberal estimate. Realistically, Staff expects the number of lots where SB 9 could potentially work to be significantly lower.  GOAL 1.0: Assure the quality, safety, and habitability of existing housing and the continued high quality of residential neighborhoods:
o Policy 1.4: Support the preservation and maintenance of historically and architecturally significant buildings and neighborhoods.

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 GOAL 3: Provide suitable sites for housing development which can accommodate a range of housing by type, size, location, price, and tenure. o Policy 3.4: Maintain development standards, regulations and design features which encourage a variety of housing types appropriate for the neighborhoods in which they are located.

Local Early Action Planning Grants Program | The City was awarded $160,000 under SB 2, and $150,000 under the Local Early Action Planning Grants Program (LEAP). Both grants are for updating local planning documents to address California’s critical housing needs. The following are LEAP Grant Projects:

1. Update the Housing Element, 6th Cycle RHNA - currently under 2nd review with the State

2. Site Preplanning and conceptual yield study with development plan scenarios. (one to two sites identified in the updated HE).

3. Infrastructure Planning (assessment) of existing water and sewer systems to support new housing and residents.

CARES Act Housing Assistance Funding | In response to COVID-19, under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) signed into law on March 27, 2020 by the President of the United States to provide emergency funds to support individuals and businesses affected by the Coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic and economic downturn, funds were allocated to the Community Development Block Grant as Coronavirus funds (CDBG-CV). The City assisted 47 Low-Moderate Income (LMI) households with a total of $261,820 of the CDBG-CV entitlement towards an Emergency Rental Assistance Program, assisting each household with up to $1,000 per month in rental assistance for up to six months ($6,000 cumulative total per household).  GOAL 2: Assist in the provision of housing that meet the needs of economic segments of the community.

Program 2 | Preservation of Assisted Housing Development:
 Objective: Monitor status of existing and future affordable housing projects, including Elwood Apartments.

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 Time Frame: Housing Element 2013-2021
 Status: There are three (3) affordable housing developments in the City with long-term covenants or agreements.

Program 5 | Affordable Housing Development:
 Objectives: Provide information on incentives available to facilitate affordable housing development.
 Time Frame: Housing Element 2013-2021
 Status: The City currently offers density bonuses for affordable housing.  In March of 2020, the City Council agreed to become a member of the San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust, a Joint Powers Authority which provides support and gap funding opportunities for the planning and construction of affordable housing and homeless housing projects in the City. The City continues to be a member of the JPA.

Program 6 | Residential Sites Inventory:
 Objectives: Monitor and update the residential sites inventory as needed to demonstrate RHNA compliance and provide the inventory to interested developers.  Time Frame: Housing Element 2013-2021
 Status: The sites inventory is maintained and updated as sites are developed and is provided to developers on request. Staff frequently meets with developers to help identify sites for housing development. Staff has engaged a consultant to assist with the preparation of an updated Housing Element 2021-2029 and is developing a new site inventory in order to meet the 6th Cycle RHNA requirements. With the assistance of a consultant, the City has submitted a draft updated Housing Element 2021-2029 to the State of California. The Housing Element is currently under review by the State pending approval.

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Program 9 | Fair Housing:
 Objectives: Promote and publicize fair housing programs and services on City website and through brochures at City Hall.
 Time Frame: Housing Element 2013-2021
 Status: The City contracts with the Housing Rights Center to provide fair housing services and continues to promote and publicize the availability of services. A virtual Tenant Housing Rights Workshop was held on October 21, 2021 providing both tenants and landlords with information on topics such as but not limited to COVID-19 Tenant protections, new state rent control laws, fair housing laws, and landlord and tenant rights.  GOAL 2: Assist in the provision of housing that meet the needs of economic segments of the community:
o Policy 2.2: Address the housing needs of special populations and extremely low income households through emergency shelters, transitional housing, supportive housing, and single-room occupancy units through land use policies and zoning standards.
 GOAL 3: Provide suitable sites for housing development which can accommodate a range of housing by type, size, location, price, and tenure.

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Conservation Element
The purpose of the Conservation Element is to provide direction regarding the conservation, development, and utilization of natural resources. Existing resources within the City of Glendora are identified to understand how future development impacts these resources and to provide guidance for the maintenance, preservation, and conservation of these resources. The Conservation Element addresses the following resources: water, energy, solid waste and biological, as well as storm water management. The City of Glendora previously adopted a Historic Preservation Element as an optional element within the General Plan. Cultural and historical resources and goals and objectives for the preservation of these resources are discussed within the Historic Preservation Element.

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Conservation Element Progress Updates
Tree Maintenance Contract | The City re-negotiated its Citywide Tree Maintenance Contract and included 1) the watering of young trees 2) seasonal bulk tree planting to ensure their survival by not planting during the summer months and 3) reducing the Palm tree grid cycle from three years to two years.

Urban Forest Manual | The City continue to review our current Urban Forest Manual to develop best practices that are both in-line with industry regulations and standards but also encompass the City’s vision.
 Goal CON-7: A comprehensive citywide landscape strategy:
o Policy CON-7.1: Establish a cohesive landscape plan to ensure consistent landscaping throughout the City.
 Goal CON-10 A tree preservation strategy:
o Policy CON-10.4: Ensure appropriate placement and proper maintenance of tree resources within the City.

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Safety Element
The aim of the Safety Element is “to reduce the potential risk of death, injuries, property damage, and economic and social dislocation resulting from fires, floods, earthquakes, landslides and other hazards”. It serves as a guide for the City government and public for understanding the hazards facing the City of Glendora and how to reduce the impacts of these hazards.

Safety Element Progress Updates
Fire Flow Adequacy | The City continues to require proof of fire flow adequacy and Los Angeles County Fire Department review for new development proposals within high-fire severity/hillside areas.
 Goal SAF-2 Reduced incident of damage to life and property from wildland fires:
o Policy SAF-2.1: Require all proposed developments to prove that the development can adequately be served by fire flows.
o Policy SAF-2.2: Maintain low density/intensity land use designations in the hillside areas.
o Policy SAF-2.4: Require proposed developments to comply with access requirements of the Los Angeles County Fire Department and Glendora Police Department.

Multi-Hazard Function Plan | The Safety Element includes several policies related to programs mandated by the State and federal government. These programs include the State-required Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS), the implementation of which resulted in the City’s adoption of a Multi-Hazard Function Plan (MHFP).  Goal SAF-6 Coordinated public safety and community planning.  Goal SAF-9 Minimized loss of life, injury or property during disaster events.

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Noise Element
The purpose of the Noise Element is to provide a framework to limit noise exposure within the City. Existing and future noise environments and the compatibility of land uses are considered in the Element, as well as sensitive receptors and generators of stationary noise. Projected noise levels are included to help guide future land use policy and prevent high noise levels in sensitive areas at buildout.

Various measures are described to mitigate potential noise conflicts. These measures are designed to lessen impacts from unavoidable noise conflicts within the City of Glendora. The Noise Element also serves as a guideline for compliance with the State’s Noise Insulation Standards.

As part of the General Plan process the City surveyed the planning area to identify mobile and stationary noise sources that have, or could have, an adverse impact on land uses in the planning area. Noise levels at various intersections and roadways were measured to identify current and Sound mitigation wall being
constructed along Gold Line track
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predicted noise levels based on traffic levels expected under the land use plan’s build out scenario. Goals and policies were adopted to ensure that appropriate land use planning techniques incorporated into new development planning to minimize impacts to sensitive noise receptors.
2021 Noise Element Progress Updates
Noise Studies | Noise studies are continuously conducted as part of the environmental review process and mitigation measures are required as appropriate depending on the location and type of development project and/or location.

Noise Ordinance | The City’s Noise Ordinance continually places restrictions for construction activities to minimize and regulate construction-related noise.  Goal N-1: Reduced noise impacts from transportation sources:
o Policy N-1.1: Ensure traffic noise mitigation measures are included and implemented in the design of new development.
o Policy N-1.3: Limit construction, delivery, and through truck traffic to designated routes.

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Open Space and Recreation Element
The purpose of the Open Space and Recreation Element is to examine existing open space and recreational facilities and outline strategies and actions to preserve and enhance these amenities within the City. The Open Space designation in Glendora includes both private and public lands in the foothills and South Hills.

Open space and recreational facilities are located throughout the City and provide recreational, training, and educational opportunities along with various programs and services to assist and improve the quality of life in the community. Such amenities and areas in the City of Glendora include parks, community centers, trails, hillside areas, open space easements, and institutional uses.

Recreation fitness
station at La Colina
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Open Space and Recreation Element Updates
Library Park Tour | Parks staff worked with the Library Department to provide tour of new park site, Arboretum and Botanical Garden, to introduce native plants and trees as part of the Library’s Discovery Challenge. Next one is scheduled for January.

Invasive Species Control | The control of the invasive tree species, Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) continued this past year mostly utilizing city staff due to pandemic restrictions and concerns. Due to the limited labor power, chemical means were utilized ensuring spray was applied to foliage at no higher than 4 feet. Articles were written to advise residents of the noxious tree to make them aware and take action.

Volunteer event this year focused on the removal of the highly invasive plant called Crofton weed (Ageratina adenophora) led by Cornerstone Bible Church. It is considered a worldwide noxious weed that has invaded several countries. In Glendora’s natural area, this plant species takes over riparian areas that inhibit the growth of slower growing native plant species. Volunteer group below cleared a huge area that continues to be clear of this plant. LA County project upstream includes the removal of the plant species as well to help mitigate impacts from areas outside our jurisdiction.

A few events this year focused on the removal
of the invasive red swamp crawfish species
that establishes itself quite fast due to its
unrestricted diet. It is considered a global
invasive species that harm ecosystems
throughout. Approximately 350 crawfish of
varying sizes were pulled out of the streams
this past year. Boy Scout projects also helped
to preserve the City’s existing infrastructure.
 Goal OSR-1 Preserve open space resources:
o Policies OSR-1.1: Promote the preservation of open space resources through increased public awareness about the importance of protecting and maintaining natural open space areas.

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Volunteer Trail and Facility Maintenance | Two events this year focused on the general maintenance of the trail system. The efforts led by the City’s trails council gathered over 100 volunteers to help widen trails and pick up trash left behind by previous homeless encampments.

Before and After
Invasive Tree of
Heaven Removal
2017
2021
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Pack 457, a cub scout group led by Ron Spencer helped to refurbish trailhead posts that were no longer readable from the constant graffiti vandalism and patches. They repainted and stenciled in the name of the trails. Troop 443 led by Eagle Scout applicant Izaiah Salinas repainted the Big Dalton Campground Amphitheatre that was riddled with patches from previous graffiti patches.

His project also included the removal of invasive Crofton weed and large edible Ficus.

During the fall of 2021, staff and trails council members discovered rogue bike trails that displaced soil and cut through dense native vegetation that destroyed valuable ecological habitat. Members of the trails council and the Hwato Hiking Club worked to relocate soil used for
creating berms and ramps and used the cut vegetation
to block undesignated trails.

Bonnie Cove Beautification Plan | Bonnie Cove Beautification plan is underway with the promise to install 65 climate ready trees at the Bonnie Cove entrance thanks to a grant provided by the California Urban Forests Council. In addition, a native garden and a new kiosk with literature about the South Hills Wilderness Area for education are being proposed for installation in early 2022. Signage for Rules and Regulations was installed at entrances to secure and protect park visitors and park lands. New dog waste stations were installed to meet demand.  Goal OSR-4: Diversified range of park and recreation facilities and programs for all Glendora residents:
o Policy OSR-4.1: Investigate opportunities to enhance and expand existing park and recreation facilities.
 Goal OSR-7: Enhanced trail system in and throughout the community:
o Policy OSR-7.4: Improve and create more connections, and increase the safety of the pedestrian, bicycling, and equestrian trail system in the City.

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Bonnie Cove Improvements
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Recreation Building Maintenance | General building maintenance/improvements were made throughout the year to various recreation buildings. Improvements included new flooring and paint in various rooms at the La Fetra Senior Center. The restrooms in the historic side of the building, which are heavily utilized by guests, received new bathroom fixtures. The Legion Building ADA doors were repaired this year and are now fully operable for the public. The lighting fixtures in the main hall of the Legion Building were replaced by PW staff, as many of them were broken or lacked covers. The main hall is heavily utilized for event rentals, so these repairs were important for the building’s overall usability. The Teen Center also received new lighting in the gym, just in time for the youth basketball season.

The City was awarded a grant through Proposition 68 Per Capita to resurface both playgrounds at Gladstone Park, as well as replace one of the playgrounds with a new inclusively designed structure. Fully executed grant contracts were received from the State in April. The City entered a contract with a vendor through a cooperative bidding process to begin the project. At this time, the vendor has provided a rendering of what the new playground will look like, as well as the color choices for the new surfacing. The equipment has been ordered and work is expected to begin in March of 2022.
(photo: new playground design – Gladstone Park)
o Policy OSR-4.1: Investigate opportunities to enhance and expand existing park and recreation facilities.

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Air Quality Element
The Air Quality Element seeks to improve air quality in the planning area through policies and infrastructure planning. Examples of policy level planning include regional cooperation with regional governments such as SCAG and SCAQMD in supporting alternative transportation initiatives.

Air Quality Element Updates
Altcom Program | The City continues its employee alternative commute incentive program, Altcom, which encouraged City employees to choose a commute option that is an alternative to a single occupancy vehicle.
 Goal AQ-2: Reduction of vehicular trips:
o Policy AQ-5.1: Promote telecommuting and modified work schedules as a method of trip reduction.

Metrolink Gold Line Extension Support | The City continues support for planning efforts related to the construction of the Gold Line extension project through Glendora to Montclair. o Policy AQ-5.1: Promote and encourage the use of public transit, such as the Metrolink and local bus lines.

VMT Policy | The City continues to use a Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Policy in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Traffic Impact Analysis Requirements. This promotes a reduction in greenhouse gases, the development of multimodal transportation, and a diversity of uses. Additionally, land use planning measures included in newly adopted Arrow Highway Specific Plan that supports walkable communities with pedestrian and bicycle paths to encourage pedestrian rather than vehicular travel.
o Policy AQ-2.1: Reduce mobile source emissions by encouraging reduction in project-related vehicle trips and vehicle miles traveled (VMT).

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Historic Preservation Element
In 1999 the City adopted the Historic Preservation Element to reflect the community’s desire to preserve historic resources. The element identified the different levels of historic significance at the federal, state, and local levels. Goals and policies are in place that require the City to consider the effects of development on historic resources. The City continues to update information and policies related to historic resources.
2021 Historic Preservation Progress Updates:

Alteration to Historic Resource | Any proposed alteration to a historic resource or landmark requires City review and/or public hearings to determine if proposals are appropriate and meet the Secretary of the Interiors Standards.

Report Card | In a most recent Preservation Report Card issued by the Los Angeles Conservancy, the City received a 205 of 245 possible points, or a “B” grade for its historic preservation efforts for its use of the Mills Act, local landmarks program, and inclusion of a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone. A new Preservation Report Card will be used in 2022.

Hamilton House - Centennial
Heritage Park (1890)
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Webpage | The City maintains a Historic Preservation webpage with information and resources including a list of historic landmarks and a sample Mills Act Contract:
www.cityofglendora.org/departments-services/planning/applications-documents/historicpreservation.  Goal: Preserve and protect Glendora’s historic resources as physical reminders of the city’s past and as unique focal points to shape the community’s identity:
o Policy: Maintain a list of historic resources designated under national, state, and local agencies.
o Policy: Ensure the protection of historic resources through the enforcement of existing codes.
o Policy: Provide relief from property taxes through Mills Act Contracts.  Goal: Increase the public’s awareness and appreciation for Glendora’s historic resources.

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Additional Notes
Consistency with General Plan Guidelines
The General Plan is internally consistent, comprehensive, and maintains a long-term perspective on continued City growth and development. The General Plan evaluates the City’s entire planning area which includes the City and its Sphere of Influence that covers some of the unincorporated County lands adjacent to the City. The General Plan includes the seven required elements and the optional elements of Air Quality and Historic Preservation.

With respect to internal consistency, the elements are based on the anticipated growth within the community. As an example of the consistency written into the General Plan, the Land Use Element was the foundation for new housing and population data as vacant and underutilized parcels were identified and housing growth was projected onto the parcels. Growth from housing and population was used to drive the formation of the Circulation Element which included a forecast model of peak traffic volumes and Average Daily Trips (ADT) based on projected growth from the Land Use Element. Peak traffic and ADT volumes were then simulated to generate anticipated noise levels on roadways to identify any potential impacts on the Community Noise Equivalent Levels (CNEL) for the Noise Element. In another example of consistency, the Housing Element includes a housing sites analysis that is based on the land use designations and policies of the Land Use Element.

Sustainable Development and Environmental Justice
The City’s General Plan includes sustainable development policies that embrace compact development, walkability, and transit-oriented development; promote infill development; protect open space (nearly 50 percent of the City’s land use area is designated as open space); protect natural habitats and habitat connectivity; and avoid natural hazards. These policies are incorporated across a number of General Plan elements including Land Use, Open Space and Recreation, Conservation, and Safety. The City maintains a certified Housing Element which properly addresses adequate housing for all income levels.

A number of policies also address energy efficiency in building and site planning. One such policy provides development incentives for residential projects which obtain LEED Silver certification.

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Waste reduction and recycling policies are being implemented to reduce the consumer waste and promote recycling (the City maintains an over 65% diversion rate as required by State law).

Environmental justice policies are evident throughout the General Plan. The City maintains consistent land use policies throughout the City’s planning area which is largely single-family residential. There are not different standards and policies that deliberately or unintentionally discriminate against any groups, populations, or classes of people. For example land use and housing policies properly address the provision of housing for people and households at all income levels. The City’s planning area does not include any military facilities. Since the City’s planning area is located within the traditional territory of the Gabrieleno and Tongva tribes, the City follows State protocols that require notification of Native American groups during the planning and environmental review processes.

Preparation and Implementation of the General Plan
During the City’s last General Plan update, the City conducted extensive community outreach involving dozens of workshops and neighborhood meetings that resulted in the identification of community issues and opportunities. This community discussion provided the framework for the development of goals and policies which were eventually considered and adopted by the City Council. Additionally, staff has engaged a consultant to assist with the preparation of an updated Housing Element 2021-2029 and is developing a new site inventory in order to meet the 6th Cycle RHNA requirements.

The goals and policies of the General Plan are implemented by the day-to-day policies the City enforces through the Zoning Ordinance, Building Code, NPDES regulations, and the numerous programs and services the City administers to serve residents such as parks and recreation programs, housing assistance programs, economic development policies, public works programs, and capital facilities improvement programs.

Special Considerations
The City’s General Plan was prepared in consideration and recognition of all of the applicable state and federal mandated requirements. Examples of applicable state and federal requirements which affect the planning area include the Seismic Hazards Mapping Act, NPDES, federal and state regulations concerning flora and fauna, and AB 32.

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General Plan Mandatory Elements Update List
The following list identifies the year in which the City last updated the General Plan elements:

Required Elements
 Land Use: Updated 2006
 Circulation: Updated 2007
 Housing: Updated 2021
 Conservation: Updated 2007
 Open Space: Updated 2007
 Noise: Updated 2007
 Safety: Updated 2007
Optional Elements
 Air Quality: Updated 2007
 Historic Preservation: Updated 1999
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1 Housing Element Implementation
2021 Progress Report
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2 Table A: Housing Development Applications Submitted
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3 Table A
2: Annual Building Report Summary
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4 Table A: Annual Building Report Summary (Continued)
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5 Table
B: Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress
Permitted Units by Affordability
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6 Table C: Sites Identified or Rezoned to Accommodate
Shortfall Housing Need and No Net-Loss Law (No Data)
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7 Table D: Program Implementation Status Pursuant
to GC Section 65583
Table E: Commercial Development Bonus Approved
Pursuant to GC Section 65915.7 (No Data)
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8 Table F: Units Rehabilitated, Preserved, and
Acquired for Alterative Adequate Sites Pursuant
to GC Section 65583.1(c) (No Data)
Table G: Locally Owned Lands in the Housing
Element Sites Inventory That Have Been Sold,
Leased, or Otherwise Disposed of (No Data)
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9 Table H: Locally Owned Surplus Sites (No Data)
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10 Summary
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11 Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Reporting
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Annual General Plan Progress Report Update and
Housing Element Implementation Annual Progress Report
City Council
February 8, 2022 CityofGlendora.org
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Summary of Request

1. Receive and file the General Plan Annual Progress Report and the Housing Element Implementation Annual Progress Report; and

2. Authorize staff to file the reports with the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development
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Legislative History
§ California Government Code Section 65400 requires the City to submit an Annual Progress Report on the status of the General Plan, its implementation progress, and how the City is meeting the region’s housing needs to the:
§ Local legislative body (City Council)
§ State Office of Planning and Research (OPR)
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General Plan
§ Provides a blueprint for the community and serves as the comprehensive, long-range framework for Glendora’s physical growth and enhancement § Community Plan 2025 is made up of nine chapters called "elements" § Each element addresses a different topic with related goals and policies § All elements except Housing, may be updated whenever deemed necessary Item #10. Page 61
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General Plan Elements
Elements
Land Use Noise
Circulation Open Space and Recreation
Housing (Updated in 2021) Air Quality
Conservation Historic Preservation
Safety
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General Plan Implementation
§ The Annual Progress Report’s purpose is to provide an update on the City’s progress toward implementing the General Plan’s policies and programs § It includes an update on housing units constructed in the past year § HCD uses this housing information to monitor Glendora’s progress towards meeting its share of regional housing as identified through the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA)
§ Also includes updates on various projects and activities throughout the year that advance the General Plan
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Housing Progress
§ The Housing Element Implementation Progress Report Tables (Attachment B) contain a complete breakdown of 2021 housing activity in Glendora Type Entitled Permitted C/Os
Single Family 41 9 6
ADUs 33 24 18
Multifamily 11 0 0
Totals 85 33 24
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Housing Progress
§ Senate Bill 9
§ The City had three months to prepare a policy
framework in response to the State’s requirement to
administratively approve urban lot splits and
additional dwelling units in eligible single-family zones § The Planning Commission provided direction to staff
on the policy framework which is now available
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Circulation Progress
§ Glendora Village Parklet Program: City
completed the implementation of a Parklet
Program Manual as well as installation of
seven parklets within the Village
§ These parklets link economic development,
land use, and circulation to create a more
economically and socially vibrant Village
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Circulation Progress
§ Ongoing street maintenance and resurfacing in 2021
Washington Avenue
During Resurfacing
West Dawson Avenue
After Resurfacing
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Open Space and Recreation Progress
§ Volunteers helped with several conservation
projects:
§ Cornerstone Bile Church volunteers removed invasive
Crofton weed during a volunteer event
§ Volunteers helped remove invasive crawfish
§ Volunteers helped with trail building and maintenance Item #10. Page 68
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Next Steps
§ The General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports need to be filed with the State Office of Planning and Research and Department of Housing and Community Development by April 1st, 2022 § Things continue to be unusual due to COVID, but the City continues to make progress in realizing the vision outlined in the General Plan Item #10. Page 69
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Recommendation
That the City Council:

1. Receive and file the General Plan Annual Progress Report and the Housing Element Implementation Annual Progress Report; and

2. Authorize staff to file the reports with the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development
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STAFF REPORT
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS DATE: FEBRUARY 8, 2022
FROM: POLICE DISTRICT(S): CITYWIDE
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO JANUARY 2022 WINDSTORM EVENT

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council:

1. Adopt a City Council Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY, PURSUANT TO GLENDORA MUNICIPAL CODE §§ 11.04.010 AND

11.12.020(A), WITHIN THE CITY OF GLENDORA DUE TO AN EXTRAORDINARY WIND EVENT OCCURRING ON JANUARY 21-22, 2022."

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On January 21-22, 2022, the City of Glendora experienced an extreme windstorm with winds of up to 70 miles per hour. The storm caused widespread power outages and severe damage to trees, homes, businesses, vehicles, sidewalks, and roadways. The City's ability to mobilize local resources, coordinate interagency response, accelerate procurement of vital supplies, use mutual aid, and seek future reimbursement by the State and Federal governments will be critical to successfully respond to the damage and recovery caused by the windstorm.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY / PREVIOUS ACTIONS
California Government Code § 8630 empowers a designated official of a city to proclaim a local emergency as that term is defined in Government Code § 8558. Pursuant to Section 11.12.020(a) of the Glendora Municipal Code, the City Manager, as the Director of Emergency Services, has requested that the City Council proclaim the existence of a local emergency and authorizes him to proclaim a local emergency if the City Council is not in session.

DISCUSSION
On January 21-22, 2022, the City of Glendora experienced an extreme windstorm with winds of up to 70 miles per hour. The storm caused widespread power outages and severe damage to trees, homes, businesses, vehicles, sidewalks, and roadways. This windstorm affected other cities along the east end of the San Gabriel Mountains, including the communities Azusa, San Dimas, La Verne and Claremont.

Smaller communities such as Glendora, and the communities named above, rely on the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) disaster recovery funds in the event of a natural disaster or “act of God” types of events. These types of events are uncommon and unplanned for, which can cause communities to be reliant on outside contract vendors and mutual aid to perform emergency work.

The windstorm event which occurred January 21-22, 2022, required the City to utilize arborist contract vendors and City personnel to clear roadways and debris, and remove and remediate unsafe conditions caused by the extreme winds. Additionally, some City owned property was damaged in the event. To initiate the City’s reimbursement, claim with CalOES, a declaration of emergency must first be adopted.

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FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact related to this action, except that costs resulting from the City’s response to the windstorm may be reimbursed by other government agencies. Staff is currently compiling the costs related to these activities.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
Not applicable.

Prepared By Matt Egan, Chief of Police
Concurs With Not Applicable
Reviewed By Adam Raymond, City Manager
Certified to Availability of Funds Marie Ricci, Administrative Services Director/City Treasurer Approved By Adam Raymond, City Manager
Legal Review William W. Wynder, City Attorney
CEQA Review Not Applicable
ATTACHMENTS:

A. Resolution – Declaration of Local Emergency
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RESOLUTION CC 2022-___

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECLARING THE

EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY, PURSUANT TO GLENDORA
MUNICIPAL CODE §§ 11.04.010 & 11.12.020(A), WITHIN THE CITY OF

GLENDORA DUE TO AN EXTRAORDINARY WIND EVENT
OCCURRING ON JANUARY 22, 2022

THE CITY COUNCIL
City of Glendora, California
WHEREAS, on January 21 and 22, 2022, the City of Glendora (“City”) experienced an extraordinary wind event which qualifies as an “act of God” and for which this declaration of a local emergency is warranted (the “Wind Event”); and,
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City to seek reimbursement from the California Office of Emergency Services (“CalOES”) for costs incurred by the City in responding to the damage to public facilities and infrastructure resulting from the Wind Event; and WHEREAS, such Wind Event resulted in wide-spread damage to City facilities and infrastructure, as detailed hereinafter, which qualifies the City for CalOES public assistance based upon the attached Initial Damage Estimate (“PA – IDE”); and WHEREAS, City staff have prepared the attached PA – IDE identifying estimated damage to Categories A, B, C, D, E, F, and G of the same; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 11.12.020(a) of the Glendora Municipal Code, the City Manager, as the Director of Emergency Services, has requested that the City proclaim the existence of a local emergency; and
WHEREAS, the City Council concurs in the recommendation of the City Manager and, by this resolution has determined to declare a state of local emergency withing the meaning of Section 11.04.010 of the Glendora Municipal Code due to the “peril to the safety of persons and property” within the City resulting from the Wind Event.

NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of Sections 11.040.010 & 11.12.020(a) of the Glendora Municipal Code, the City Council hereby FINDS, DECLARES, AND PROCLAIMS as follows:

1. There presently exists a state of local emergency, withing the meaning of Section

11.04.010 of the Glendora Municipal Code, due to the “peril to the safety of persons and property” within the City resulting from the Wind Event of January 21-22, 2022;

2. The Emergency Services Director is hereby authorized, at his discretion, to invoke force majeure clause on any City agreements or obligations, to the extent reasonably necessary to repair or replace City facilities and infrastructure so as to assure the immediate restoration of such facilities and infrastructure damaged or destroyed by the Wind Event of the January 21-22, 2022.

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3. It is further proclaimed and ordered that, during the existence of said local emergency, the powers, functions and duties of the Emergency Services Director shall be those prescribed by State law, City ordinances, resolutions, and approved plans of the City in order to mitigate the effects of said local emergency.

4. This proclamation and its contents will be published and promulgated in as widespread a manner as is reasonable feasible under the conditions prevailing during this local emergency.

5. This proclamation of a local emergency shall take effect immediately as of the date first set forth below.

IT IS ORDERED, that the City Manager shall cause to be transmitted to CalOES the PA – IDE, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, seeking reimbursement to the City of expenses incurred by the City in responding to this local emergency.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that City peace officers and City employees are hereby empowered to enforce this order, including, without limitation, by closing such public facilities and infrastructure needed to repair or replace the same so as to assure the immediate restoration of such facilities and infrastructure damaged or destroyed by the Wind Event.

City Council of Glendora, CA
BY:

KAREN K. DAVIS
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Aleshire & Wynder, LLP
WILLIAM W. WYNDER
City Attorney

CERTIFICATION
I, Kathleen R. Sessman, City Clerk/Communications Director of the City of Glendora, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Glendora at a regular meeting held on the _____ day of ___________, 2022, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

Dated:

KATHLEEN R. SESSMAN
City Clerk/Communications Director
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